Coping and support

Support groups, in conjunction with your doctor's advice, can be valuable in dealing with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Support groups bring together people who are coping with the same kinds of challenges, and offer a setting in which people can share common problems.

Ask your doctor about support groups in your community. The internet and your local health department, public library and telephone book also may be good sources to find a support group in your area.