I also have CMT. I was diagnosed in 1972 at 10 yrs old. I'm sorry to hear about your husband's. Difficulty. I have also experienced the progessive weaknes in my arms and. Legs but mostly my legs.I sttopped going to MDA Drs because they never really offered any improvement. So over the years I've found ways to exercise that seems to help me maintain. Muscle. I can still walk but have a hard time climbing stairs and getting up from a sitting position. Also as I've gotten older, weight has become an issue. For me, maintaining a healthy diet, regular strength training, and stretching seem to help. I've had Drs tell me that I can't increase muscle. That's not true. It's true that there is no cure, but regular exercise can help.
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I also have CMT. I was diagnosed in 1972 at 10 yrs old. I'm sorry to hear about your husband's. Difficulty. I have also experienced the progessive weaknes in my arms and. Legs but mostly my legs.I sttopped going to MDA Drs because they never really offered any improvement. So over the years I've found ways to exercise that seems to help me maintain. Muscle. I can still walk but have a hard time climbing stairs and getting up from a sitting position. Also as I've gotten older, weight has become an issue. For me, maintaining a healthy diet, regular strength training, and stretching seem to help. I've had Drs tell me that I can't increase muscle. That's not true. It's true that there is no cure, but regular exercise can help.
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