MS and CMT

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Multiple sclerosis (or MS) is a chronic, * Inflammatory* often disabling disease

that attacks the * central nervous system * (CNS), which is made up of the

brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. It is not 'inherited'. There is treatment

for it.

Learn about the CNS at

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_nervous_system

CMT also known as hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy (HMSN) or peroneal

muscular atrophy (PMA), comprises a group of disorders that affect * peripheral

nerves* . The peripheral nerves lie * outside the brain and spinal cord * and

supply the muscles and sensory organs in the limbs. It is inherited. There is no

treatment - yet.

Learn about the Peripheral Nervous system at

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peripheral_nervous_system