CMT:

CMT1A is a rare (1:5,000) hereditary motor and sensory demyelinating peripheral neuropathy (also known as Hereditary Motor and Sensory Neuropathy, HMSN) which is caused by an intrachromosomal duplication and consecutive toxic overexpression of the PMP22 gene on chromosome 17. CMT1A is one of the most common inherited peripheral nerve-related disorders which is passed down through families in an autosomal dominant fashion. CMT1A disease becomes evident in young adulthood and slowly progresses with distally pronounced muscle weakness and numbness. Pain can range from mild to severe. The disease can be highly debilitating with patients becoming wheel chair-bound and is often accompanied by severe cases of neurological pain. There is no known cure for this incapacitating disease.

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Exciting Update!

It has been awhile since I have updated my blog and I am so sorry about that, with the holidays, my birthday and sickness going around I haven't updated my blog as often as I normally do. But I am back now to update my progress! Everything has been going great! Since I have accomplished my goal on the stander, I have progressed to standing while holding on to someone! Its a very big accomplishment and it makes me feel so good inside to stand next to my husband, family and friends even if it is just for a moment!

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7 comments:

  1. NixieJanuary 22, 2015 at 7:46 PM

    I am so incredibly happy for you! You're very strong and beautiful, inside and out! ♡

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  2. UnknownJanuary 23, 2015 at 8:22 AM

    I am so proud of you and all that you have accomplished! I LOVE you STANDING with me! I cant wait for you to be WALKING next to me! You brought tears to my eyes as well as my heart when you stood up! I love you sooooo much! Words can not explain the joy that you bring into my life! Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your journey. I am a better person for having known you, and cant wait to see what life brings us as we all grow together as a family. Life has exciting plan for you and those legs ;) Xoxoxoxxo

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    1. Tya Fighting Against CMTJanuary 23, 2015 at 4:19 PM

      Awwwww love, make me cry!!!!!! I love you and thank you so much for all your support!!! xoxo

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  3. GypsyChiqueJanuary 29, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    Keep up the good work, Tya. I love seeing how well you're progressing. CMT ain't the boss of you! ;-)

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  4. GypsyChiqueJanuary 29, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    Keep up the good work, Tya. I love seeing how well you're progressing. CMT ain't the boss of you! ;-)

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