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no reflexes on left side of body during test

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inlimbo86	Post subject: no reflexes on left side of body during test Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 3:16 am
Newbie Joined: Mon Oct 01, 2012 12:57 am Posts: 3	At a recent appointment my Dr reported no reflexes when performing the tap test on my knee and forearm. Has anyone experienced this as a symptom? Worried until I see the doctor again.
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MarkLavelle	Post subject: Re: no reflexes on left side of body during test Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 1:03 pm
Family Elder Joined: Sat Dec 17, 2011 9:08 pm Posts: 156 Location: San Francisco Bay area	I believe a lack of reflexes is more likely from pinched (or otherwise mechanically disturbed) nerves. My understanding is that MS is generally the opposite: hyper reflexes rather than missing ones. You should get a physiatrist to check that out. _________________ RRMS dx 3/3/11; Copaxone since 12/1/11
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