Charcot Marie Tooth Disease

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My disease was noticed even as a small child. I looked normally developed muscularly but could not keep up with my playmates when they ran. At 11 years of age, I developed severe contractures in my Achilles Tendons on both legs. Surgery had to be done to lengthen the tendons. I was able to walk fairly well but with a noticeable limp. However, I had no real problems for a long time walking one half mile to school or playing golf. I was a shot putter in high school. My leg weakness prevente...Read the full article