reflexes in CMT and exercise

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Dear ers,

Because of our discussion last week on reflexes, and my doc suddenly

finding mine, I contacted CMT doc Greg with a few questions.

Below is his response, and below that are my questions. I had a

slight suspiscion that exercise MAY be playing a role, but wanted to

check this out with Greg. ~ Gretchen

Hi Gretch:

Yes, that is entirely possible. Reflexes are due to a combination of

nerve signal and muscle response. If your muscle gets bigger from

exercise then the reflexes will improve.

thanks...let me know if you have further questions

Greg

reflexes in CMT

Hello Dr. /Greg:

Quick question re leg reflexes in persons with CMT. Is it possible

for a person, diagnosed with CMT since childhood (type unknown by

EMG/NCV's are normal), to have a lifetime history of no leg reflexes,

and yet, after participating in an exercise program for a number of

years and developing muscles, to all of a sudden show definite leg

reflexes? Anything you can share would be appreciated. We're

discussing this at , and I've been wondering if anything, and

what, would cause someone to show leg reflexes in mid-life, with a

very slow progression/if at all, of CMT. Is is it possible that the

use of Vitamin E at 1000 IU for ten years, would have helped

the " return " of leg reflexes or exercise or could it just be

reinnervation that is doing it?

Rather long question, lol, sorry ~ Gretchen at