Looking for advice

[Carlyb4133]

My son is 3 and his dad has cmt type 1a

My son has all the signs like his dad just not the Pes cavus but his physio said kids don’t get a arch in the foot until 3-7 years old I don’t want leave it that long in cause my son does have it. Can I get a blood test done to see if he has it like his dad ?

[kyia_boots]

Hi. My brother has CMT 1a and he had my nephew tested under 1 year old. That's in the UK. I'd ask your GP because the sooner you know the sooner you can manage it. Good luck.

[DawnD]

I agree with Kyia - your doctor can get a blood test arranged. My nephew had his young children tested after he found out he had CMT1A, and they even had their latest child, born this August, tested in the womb.

[Samson360]

There is no blood test. He needs to have genetic testing done. Here's a link that might help...cmtausa.org/living-with-cmt...