Hi, im new here! i was diagnosed with CMT 20 years ago. up until now i have coped fairly ok. however, i seem to have taken a turn for the worse and am constantly falling over and my archers have got worse. i have a new GP and instead of referrring me back to the neorologist he sent me for X-rays on my feet/ankles! Do x-rays show if my CMT has got worse?
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niamhwet X-rays can show how bad your arches have gotten. You may need surgery to take some of the arch out of your feet. My husband's had gotten so bad that he was walking on the sides of his feet, so they did surgery to somewhat flatten the arches out. He also wears braces to keep from falling due to drop foot.
It can be but, you need to see a doctor so they can look and see why you are having the pain and what can be done about it. It may be as simple as a medicine or a splint or as complicated as surgery. You shouldn't guess at this. That is what the doctors are for.
Are we allowed to exchange contacts details on here? i would really appreciate a chat to someone that knows what they are talking about. in person I mean x
KarenCMT runs a support group that might interest you. They are based in Christchurch (Rather strangely just down the road from me) you can start by looking at their website cmt.org.uk. I don't know where you are based but when I was first diagnosed I found them a great source of local support and of course lots of people with varying levels of expertise and experience.
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