Many of the nerves in our bodies are covered in a protective sheath called myelin. Certain medical conditions can damage the myelin, interfering with the messages travelling from the brain throughout the body. These are called demyelinating diseases. There’s no cure for most of these conditions, so early treatment is important to manage symptoms, lessen the effects of attacks and control the disease’s progress.
In addition to multiple sclerosis demyelinating diseases include:
Guillain-Barre syndrome
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
Devic's disease
Anti-MAG peripheral neuropathy
Progressive inflammatory neuropathy