Living with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, axonal, type 2GG
An inherited nerve condition that causes slowly worsening weakness and loss of feeling in the hands and feet.
Understanding Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, axonal, type 2GG
It shows the usual features of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease: weakness and wasting in the muscles farthest from the center of the body, loss of feeling there, weak or absent reflexes, and foot differences. Signs begin in the first or second decade of life and progress steadily until about the fourth decade. GARD lists onset in adulthood.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD lists these among the most common:
- Weakness and wasting in hands and feet
- Loss of feeling in hands and feet
- Absent tendon reflexes
- Foot drop
- High-arched feet (pes cavus)
- Trouble walking
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include brain and nervous system specialists and genetic specialists.
- 3Consider genetic testing
Changes in GBF1 are linked to this condition. Genetic testing and counseling can help confirm a diagnosis and explain what it means for your family.
- 4Connect with expert centers
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association and The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy may keep lists of experts for this condition.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Brain and nervous system specialists (neurologists); Genetic specialists (geneticists)
- Expert care
- Expert lists: Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association, The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association and other patient organizations
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
Changes in the GBF1 gene cause this condition. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant way, so one changed copy of the gene can cause it.
Also known as: autosomal dominant intermediate charcot-marie-tooth disease type a; charcot-marie-tooth disease dominant intermediate a; charcot-marie-tooth disease dominant intermediate ii; charcot-marie-tooth disease dominant intermediate type a; charcot-marie-tooth neuropathy dominant intermediate a; charcot-marie-tooth neuropathy, axonal, type 2gg
Patient organizations
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth AssociationCharcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, axonal, type 2GG · United States
- The Foundation for Peripheral NeuropathyPeripheral neuropathy · United States
- Neuropathy Action FoundationPeripheral neuropathy · United States
You are more than your diagnosis
Perspectives from people navigating life with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, axonal, type 2GG.
Explore research for Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, axonal, type 2GG
Explore actively recruiting Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, axonal, type 2GG studies with HealthSpark.
Find actively recruiting studies for Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, axonal, type 2GG with HealthSpark. Share your city to explore research near you.
- Recruiting studies from ClinicalTrials.gov
- Share your city to look for research near you
- Eligibility is confirmed by the study team
Powered by HealthSpark, our AI chat helper
I can help you find recruiting Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, axonal, type 2GG studies. Enter a ZIP code, address or city below and I'll look within 50 miles.
Powered by HealthSpark, our AI chat helper · Study information from ClinicalTrials.gov · Eligibility is confirmed by the study team.
Get Signals for Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, axonal, type 2GG
Stay in the loop with community stories and updates from medical researchers.
Create a living journal that talks back
HealthStory evolves private journaling with a living AI journal that talks back and asks thoughtful questions, helping you capture your Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, axonal, type 2GG experiences more deeply and prepare for better conversations with your doctors and care team.
Your journal is private. Sharing your story publicly is a separate choice, made with Share your story above.