Can people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease work? What kind of work can they perform?

See how people with experience in Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease give their opinion about whether people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease can work and what kind of jobs are more appropriated for people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease

Posted May 21, 2018 by Joe 4050

Yes. From home, from office, with pc!

Posted May 22, 2018 by Gabriel 1700

Many people with CMT can work. So much depends on your capabilities. There are so many different severities of CMT that it depends on each individual. I would say do what you can.

Posted May 22, 2018 by Dawn 4050

Yes work is possible for some
No repetitive motions
Limited time standing

Posted May 22, 2018 by Suzie 500

Yes they can work. Anything that is seated is best, although it depends on the degree of severity

Posted May 23, 2018 by Karencmt 2620

I have a very physical job that I feel is becoming increasingly difficult to continue, I believe an office desk job will be more suitable for me in the future.

Posted May 23, 2018 by Darren 550

People CMT know their weaknesses. Everybody that has CMT is different. Some people may not be able to work but some people may be able to do the hardest job. It also might differ on your age and how your CMT progresses including what type you have. Personally I think that people with CMT shouldn’t have a job that Needs a lot of muscle strength or on your feet time. Even very hands-on work can be troublesome for people that have CMT. But again, everybody was CMT is different and if you believe that you can handle it, you can. I believe that probably less than half the people with Charcot Marie tooth could work in any field

Posted May 23, 2018 by SavShelton 2550

Yes. Mainly non-manual work.
Desk/office based jobs are preferable.

Posted May 29, 2018 by Daniel 4200

Yes I work at a computer. Also I hike and go to the gym

Posted Dec 8, 2019 by Bob 1400

Because symptoms can vary from person to person a career choice should be decided based on the individual's health and degree of symptoms. Keep in mind that this is a progressive disease and things will change. Best advice is to listen to your body and make necessary modifications to work and life as symptoms progress. Any career is possible if your body can tolerate it.

Posted Feb 7, 2020 by Roberta 1900

Yes, they can work in any field provided it accommodates for any disability they may have.

Posted Feb 8, 2020 by Rhonda 1300

They can work but really depends on person on length,time and position. Desk jobs that have no stairs are best. As well light duty better in mid age years. I struggle now because of my arm pain so I am on CCPD since I was 47.
To say what people can work in any field is to vag just do to age and how server.

Posted Feb 9, 2020 by Susan 600

YES, BUT WORK TYPE NEEDS TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT CURRENT LEVEL OF DISABILITY. IT IS UNHEALTHY TO CONTINUE WORK THAT IS A POSSIBLE CAUSE OF INJURY DUE TO PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS. PEOPLE WITH ALL TYPES OF DISABILITIES ARE UNDER EMPLOYED.

Posted Feb 9, 2020 by Jim 3000

Yes, people can work with CMT, but it becomes hard as balance, foot pain, hand deformities and exhaustion take over. It depends on how severe a person’s CMT is. There are many different types diagnosed via genetic testing. I have CMT 2 but my genetics don’t show the subtype.
I’m not sure of percentage of people who work. I do not think that all types of work are easy for someone with CMT. A job where you are on your feet all day or where you lift heavy objects would not be a good field. Intelligence is not affected by CMT so jobs that require critical thinking would be good.

Posted Feb 13, 2020 by Linda 1550

yes you can work maybe not like a healthy person but you can work

Posted Oct 1, 2021 by Lili 900

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Without any problem in any kind of work considering the degree of the disease

Posted Sep 4, 2017 by Lorena 2000