Guest guest Posted May 15, 2000 Report Share Posted May 15, 2000 In a message dated 5/15/00 7:24:50 AM, lheitkem@... writes: << Has anyone ever heard of any link between Parkinson's and CMT? >> CMT involves the Peripheral Nervous System and Parkinson's involves the Central Nervous System. The PNS includes all the nerves EXCEPT the spinal cord and brain (CNS). They are separate systems. I do know of some CMTers who also have PD (Parkinson's Disease), or MS (Multiple Sclerosis), but that means their entire nervous system is affected. It is quite rare. I have heard of families that have CMT in some members and MS in others, too. There is some thought that some families may be prone to certain weaknesses, such as neurological diseases, heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis, and so forth. I don't think any connection between CMT and PD has been found at this time. I have heard of families that have CMT in some members and MS in others, too. We are all susceptible to any of the diseases common to humans, in spite of already having CMT. Kat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2000 Report Share Posted May 15, 2000 I have CMT, but no one in my family has it. I have no siblings, but 43 first cousins and I also have two children who are both in their 20s. None of them have it that I know of. However, there is quite a number of family members who have had Parkinsons(late onset)disease on my dad's side of the family. Has anyone ever heard of any link between Parkinson's and CMT? Larry Heitkemper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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