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Yes, it would be a good idea to have your son " looked at " considering

all that you posted. If your son has CMT, he will have the same type

that you do. CMT symptoms and progression can be completely different in each

family and in each generation.

Physical therapy can help in stretching of toes, feet, and

legs - in addition to this, the doctor may suggest other ideas that may

help - Vitamins, a nutritional plan, perhaps AFOs (Ankle Foot Orthotics

or DAFOs - the DAFOs are for kids.) If you can find a pediatric

neurologist, this would be ideal. Or take your son to a MD clinic - they provide

services for CMT also.

I'm not sure what you mean by DSD - do you mean Dejerine Sottas Disease or

Duchene Muscular Dystrophy? DSS was once considered to be CMT Type 3, but is

now thought to be a variant of CMT 1.

DMD is entirely different from CMT, and even the better

reason to have your son checked if this is an issue.

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