Re: are back problems part of CMT?

[Guest guest]

Dawn,

My back problem was not due to CMT, but instead due to a herniated disc.

~ Gretchen

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[Guest guest]

Gretchen...herniated discs...are a real dah! had one myself

and do relate. Liking your Sunday " inspirational " message..also!

very true! Allowing the self to..adjust the attitude and

outlook does make a world of difference!

May I ask, what inspired you on your quest...with CMT... & how did

you get it started??? " Hope " ...is a great key...to a better

future! So are role models, like yourself!

dawn

[Guest guest]

Hi Dawn,

I've been bothered with back pain since my mid 20's. My

1st xray showed my nerve endings bared and rubbing and

causing fricton and pain. My drs are pretty sure this is

linked to CMT as it showed so much damage. At that time the

drs said my back xray looked like that of about an 80 year

old woman and I was 26 at the time. As with every case of

CMT my case doesn't mean the norm, but I thought you might

be interested in my situation.

in Nebraska

[Guest guest]

I have back trouble but mine is cause by my uneven gait when I

walk. I have a very bad gait and a bad hip which all throws my

back in a bad position. I go to a chiropractor twice a month

for adjustments and massages. My chiropractor has taken a real

intrest in my CMT and has offered helpful hints on nutrition

and vitamins. Maybe that is a problem from more of you and

indirectly CMT is to blame for my back problems.

Cathleen in Arkansas