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Treatment of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

Breathing problems from Phrenic nerve paralysis, when the nerve that controls the diaphragm becomes paralysed, can very rarely occur as a result of CMT1, but this complication is more common with CMT2. Some patients with CMT2 have prominent nerve and vocal paralysis, which results in hoarseness and shortness of breath.

Some of the physical problems caused by CMT can be treated with surgery. For example, surgery is often carried out on feet to correct problems with ankles and toes.

People with CMT who experience pain or discomfort may be prescribed pain killing drugs or, in some cases, referred to a specialist pain clinic. Staff at pain clinics can help people to develop coping strategies for dealing with long-term pain as well as helping people to find the most appropriate drug treatments.

People with CMT can also benefit from a range of special aids, equipment and home modifications depending on how they are affected by the disease. In some cases, financial assistance may be available for this through local council social services departments.  

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