had my neurological appointment

[baccalynnwv]

I had my neurological appointment today.  It was originally scheduled for  suspected MS. I asked him about the  tonsillar prolapse. He acknowledged Chiari but said he wanted to put it on the back burner for now because the herniation was minimal.  He did scheduled me for an mri with and without contrast of my thorax and cervical spine.

Also when doing his exam he did mention that I didn't seem to have a reflex response in my left arm and hand or right hand.  

He was very friendly and seemed genuine. He asked me a ton of times if I had questions. I was so nervous I think I froze. I had all kinds of things I wanted to say, and then I lost them at the appointment. I had to drive myself an hour to the appointment. Driving always causes a bad headache. And it was 3pm, and by then I am exhausted anyway.  I'm going to schedule an early morning appointment next time. Maybe I'll feel up to asking more questions.  

[selmaS]

  Reflexes like any thing that travels thru the spine and nerves will be affected...this is why we have so many strange symptoms....it could be just a nerve that was Off.....pinched compressed ....

By testing for strength, reflexes, reaction to touch and temperature, and a variety of other items, doctors are able to deduce where in the body the nervous system isn't working properly and how severe any damage to the nervous system is.

Hope that helps : )

[baccalynnwv]

What could the lack of reflexes mean? My balance was also clearly off.

[selmaS]

  Hi.,...glad you will have more testing....you will want a MRI of the lumbar spine too...but all in due time...no rush.....

All of us get like a deer in headlights...so it is best to take a written list and give it to someone that goes with you that can stay objective...

  No worries...you saw it was not as scary as you thought and you will be ready for them next time....