What is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease?
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is an inherited disorder of nerves. It is characterized by loss of muscle tissue and touch sensation, predominantly in the feet and legs but also in the hands and arms in the advanced stages of disease. Subtypes are categorized by the genetic mutation.
How do members experience Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease?
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Fatigue
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease*
Who has Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 4 | |
| 20s | 23 | |
| 30s | 33 | |
| 40s | 61 | |
| 50s | 70 | |
| 60s | 83 | |
| 70+ | 56 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 121 | |
| Female | 202 |