EVER HEARD ABOUT
Charcot-Marie-Tooth?
Charcot-Marie-Tooth is one of the most common yet rare neuromuscular diseases. Worldwide, 1 in 2,500 people are affected by this inherited neuromuscular disease.
What is CMT?
A disease of the peripheral nerves that control the muscles. Found in both genders and in all races and ethnic groups, it is the most commonly inherited peripheral neuropathy, affecting 2.8 million people worldwide.
Is there any treatment?
There are currently no curative or disease modifying treatments for CMT. Patient management is conservative, with physiotherapy, occupational therapy, technical aids, pain treatments, and rarely, orthopedic surgery.
The most common symptoms of CMT
The symptoms of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) differ from person to person. It varies depending on the type of CMT. The symptoms gradually get worse over time. Thus, it may be difficult to spot symptoms in young children who have CMT.
Generally speaking, it's not possible to predict the age at which symptoms will first appear, how quickly the condition will progress, or its severity. See the parts that can be affected by CMT illustrated in this clumsily drawn character.
September is the
month of CMT!
If you or a loved one has CMT, you know how extensive its impact can be on day-to-day life socially, professionally, emotionally and physically.It’s Awareness Month! Working together, we can make our disease known and understood, not only within our own communities,but also around the world!
Consider joining us!
Consider joining us!
Help us build, with the collaboration of arcenciel,
a CMT diagnosis center and community to help patients
with CMT find the medical support and the right guidance.
Another way to contribute is by shopping socks on
www.sockingclumsy.com
A percentage of the revenue will be donated.
In collaboration with
arcenciel
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