Charcot Marie Tooth Disease

[tiffnmar03]

Hello. My husband has Charcot Marie Tooth Disease. We are considering starting a family, and I'm wondering how likely it is that his disease will be passed onto our child? He was adopted, so we have no idea what runs in his family. I would like to be prepaired if there's a high percentage rate that this will pass on to our baby. Does anyone have some answers for me?

[footankledoc]

There's a definite chance you can pass it on if you're thinking of starting a family. It's all genetics and obviously, your future child would have to pick up the gene from your husband. If you want more information, please visit this site: http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=charcotmarietoothdisease. Hope this helps!

[ColleenS]

I've heard that there's a 50% chance you can pass it on...I was worried about that with my daughter but there are no signs yet.

[traciesimon]

My Husband and my Son both have CMT. My husband did not find out he had the disorder until Doctors diagnosed my son at age 3. The Genetisist told us the chances were 50/50. Also, My sons genetisist told us there is a way to insure the next child wont have CMT. Using Gene Therapy. We chose not to have any more because we are older parents. Talk to a genetic Doctor to insure your child will not carry the gene. Good Luck!!!!!!
Tracie