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Join Date: Aug 2006
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Join Date: Aug 2006
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Originally Posted by malawigirl08
Kitt how do they test for hereditary neuropathy, I have suggested this frequently and keep being dismissed, I have been diagnose with ideopathy SFPN but my dad had neuropathy and I am sure my grandmother also although it obviously wasn't diagnosed in her lifetime. Is the testing expensive and that is why I am being fobbed off?
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DNA blood testing with Athena Diagnostics. It is very expensive depending how much they have to test for. For CMT there are like 20+ types that they can test for. Hopefully, they can rule it in or out.
http://www.athenadiagnostics.com/content/index.jsp
They do many other DNA blood testing for other types of diseases.
A good neurologist, for example, who knows CMT very well can help a lot where that is concerned. They can have EMG/NCV testing done. Family history could enter into the picture as well. A thorough examination, etc. There are many signs and symptoms for it. And symptoms of CMT are not the same for people even within the same family.
http://www.charcot-marie-tooth.org/a...t/symptoms.php
These are not cut and dried either.
But, again DNA blood testing is very expensive. You really would have to read any kind of paperwork thoroughly before you sign it. Be certain that you understand it all.
I have not had DNA blood testing and do not plan to as I know that I have CMT. It's in my family from way back. I know the type from an EMG/NCV but the subtype is what I would find out with DNA blood testing. There is no need at this point as there is no cure/treatment for any type of CMT. This is just an example that I am giving.
There is more information on CMT by me in the "PN Tips, etc." at the top of the PN forum.
Not certain that this helps or not. I hope you find an answer.
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