differences between cmt and other pn

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I forgot to ask this. Sometimes I hear people say " a

neuropathy is a neuropathy is a neuropathy, " meaning

that the source of the neuropathy isn't going to make

a difference in its presentation. However, I noticed,

Gretchen, that you stressed that cmt is a

neuromuscular disease, not just a neuropathy.

Obviously our muscles are affected by the affected

nerves but is that not true of other forms of

peripheral neuropathy? I'm very interested in this

question. I know that some of us are more affected by

the motor nerves and some by the sensory nerves. Is

that part of the issue?

Incidently, I have type 2 and I am more affected by

sensory nerves than the motor nerves. Do you know if

that is generally tre of type 2 or not? I can do lots

of things for a short time but I do experience a great

deal of pain. I mentioned recently that Voc Rehab

doesn't want to help me because the neurologist said

that my fixed deficits are mild. I think he's

measuring strength on one try and not endurance, which

is actually a bigger problem in everyday life.

Thanks for the wealth if information, Gretchen and

everyone.

Deni