Re: negative results from CMT blood test

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LP,

My blood tests for CMT came back negative. However, there are so many

types/subtypes of CMT and there isn't testing for all of them. I went to a

neurologist who then sent me to a specialist. It was a combination of the EMG

results, my family history and a very extensive physical exam that resulted in

my CMT type 2 diagnosis. So yes the genetic testing can come back negative

because of all the different types of CMT. The best advice I can give is to

find a good neurologist who knows about CMT. Another thing is sometimes you may

never know where CMT comes from in your family. This could be for different

reasons.

Alot of people may have it but because the symptoms are different for

everyone, they may never inquire about it. Some don't have any pain while

others are in pain every day with every step. I haven't been able to find

anyone in my family with CMT and because my father died when I was very young we

can never get his history.

Good luck to you and your sister.

Elaina