Reflex problems at neuro. appt.

[unmaestro]

When I went to my primary physician, he gave me a quick neuro. exam that consisted of (I'm sure you all know) different things involving my muscles and reflexes. He told me that everything looked normal. Does this mean MS is ruled out? Do the problems with one's reflexes show up when one's experiencing an MS flare? He still wanted me to get an MRI of my spine and neck because of the shock I get when I look downward, the tingling, burning, and itching, and the pain/blurriness in my left eye.

[Lulu54]

You might want to take the time to read this health page about preparing for your neuro visit - it contains a lot of useful information and can help to calm the nerves.

http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/Multiple-Sclerosis/Doctor-Visit-PREP---Be-Prepared/show/156?cid=36

my best,
Lu

[unmaestro]

Thanks. My first neuro. appt. is this Friday! I'm so nervous.

[Lulu54]

Greetings.
If only it were so simple - having normal results just means that there are no lesions affecting that particular part of the brain or spine that controls that reflex or muscle reaction.  

Each spot of our brain/spine send signals to different parts of our body.  It is possible to have lesions that don't have an effect on anything.  Its just like real estate and its first rule - location, location, location means everything.

be well,
Lulu