CMT and Me – a Column by Jill Price

June 22, 2020June 19, 2020

Tips for Photography Enthusiasts with Disabilities

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Recently, I joined a photography group for moms, and with them, I’ve been learning new techniques to feed my passion. However, there are times that I find these techniques ... Read more

May 18, 2020May 15, 2020

It’s Time to Be Gentler with Myself

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A few months ago, I was at a photography club meeting and the leader reminded us to be gentle with ourselves. The comment really hit home. I know the ... Read more

April 20, 2020April 16, 2020

How Charcot-Marie-Tooth Is Helping Me Cope with the Pandemic

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In Virginia, we are entering our second month of social distancing. We have a long way to go, but we are learning to adjust. My state has been given ... Read more

March 16, 2020March 12, 2020

Having a Child Was the Right Decision for Me

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“Would you have had children if you knew they would have Charcot-Marie-Tooth?” I have heard this question before from friends and acquaintances when I told them about Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease ... Read more

March 2, 2020February 27, 2020

These Gadgets Can Make Everyday Tasks Easier with CMT

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On some days, I find carrying out everyday tasks harder than on others. I don’t always want to rely on my son or someone else to help me do ... Read more

February 24, 2020February 21, 2020

Is Seasonal Affective Disorder Worsening My CMT Symptoms?

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Do you struggle with a lack of motivation this time of year? I do, and it seems to be affecting my Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) symptoms. I find that my CMT ... Read more

February 10, 2020February 6, 2020

Exercise Is Good for Us, So Let’s Get Moving!

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“Movement is medicine.” I have heard this saying a few times, and I wondered what it was about. Years ago, doctors typically told Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) patients that exercise is ... Read more

February 3, 2020January 30, 2020

Daddy Taught Me These Lessons About Life and CMT

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“Why does your dad walk like that?” a friend once asked me. At the time, I hadn’t even noticed. He had always walked that way. I knew we had ... Read more

January 27, 2020January 23, 2020

Oh, No! I Have to Go Again!

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Do you ever have to rush to the bathroom? Are there times when you feel you cannot control the urge? Or perhaps you urinate frequently — more than eight ... Read more

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