# Abnormal reflexes

**URL:** <https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/abnormal-reflexes/21229>\
**Category:** New diagnosis and before diagnosis\
**Created:** [16 May 2014 08:02 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/abnormal-reflexes/21229 "2014-05-16T08:02:52Z")\
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**Author:** ![Inactive\_User](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/3e96dc/32.png) [@Inactive\_User](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Inactive_User)\
**Post date:** [16 May 2014 08:02 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/abnormal-reflexes/21229/1 "2014-05-16T08:02:52Z")

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Hi, Can you have MS with normal reflexes? I’ve had my reflexes tested by a neurologist and despite having difficulty with a few of the things he tried to get me to do (standing on my toes & heels) he says my reflexes are fine. Does this mean I have definitely not got MS? I have many of the symptoms and I’m not getting a lot of help from anyone - no one is explaining anything. Many thanks.

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**Author:** ![Inactive\_User](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/3e96dc/32.png) [@Inactive\_User](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Inactive_User)\
**Post date:** [16 May 2014 10:08 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/abnormal-reflexes/21229/2 "2014-05-16T10:08:40Z")

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Hi!

Please take a look at the following links. I have checked the content and they are both informative and accurate.

> **[What Can I Expect at a Neurological Exam for MS?](https://multiplesclerosis.net/diagnosis/nerurological-exam)**
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> A neurological exam is typically used to help diagnose MS. This exam involves testing the function of the brain, coordination, muscle strength, & more.

> **[Multiple sclerosis](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/multiple-sclerosis/)**
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> Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition that can affect the brain and spinal cord, causing a wide range of potential symptoms, including problems with vision, arm or leg movement, sensation or balance.

The last thing you need, whilst trying to understand your symptoms, is to be bombarded with lots of mis-information!

Good luck

Tracyann x

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**Author:** ![Inactive\_User](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/3e96dc/32.png) [@Inactive\_User](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Inactive_User)\
**Post date:** [16 May 2014 19:34 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/abnormal-reflexes/21229/3 "2014-05-16T19:34:22Z")

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Thanks for your help. Turns out my neurologist didn’t check half of those things nor did he let me go through all my symptoms. My husband has made me an appointment with my GP as he wasn’t too happy with how I was treated. The only positive is he said he would get me to have a brain scan. Thanks again for the links.