Brisk Reflexes?

tj66
tj66 Member Posts: 54
edited 12. Nov 2011, 03:31 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi Everyone,

Bit random, but i'm gonna ask any way-dose anyone have brisk reflexes-I always thought-well theres nothing wrong with them as they're so resonsive! I've recently found out that brisk isn't necessarily a good thing.
Any responses greatfully recieved.

Tracey xxx

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  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sorry I cant hep but just to say that I recently found out that I have very dull reflexes? Bang my knee and it doesnt move??? Didnt used to be like that
    Love
    Hileena
  • tj66
    tj66 Member Posts: 54
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you Hileena,

    I'm sure you know what it's like - I've been scratching around trying to get my head round all these very strange things that are going onwith my body and wonder if they're all conected in some way. Sometimes I feel like I'm not really listened to by my GP/consultant so they never really get the whole story.

    Any way I'm feeling much stronger since I've been popping in here so hopefully by the 22nd Aug when I see the Rhuemy i'll be much better equiped and be able to get the most from this meeting.

    Hope you have an ok day and the sun is shining for you this morning.

    Tracey xxx
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Tracey
    No the sun isnt shining and doesnt look as if it will today but... hey ho...never mind.
    It is hard to get your head around all the things especially when its not just one thing :lol:
    I found this forum great and got so much information from it....especially before I went for my hip replacement.

    Love
    Hileena
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    If anyone bangs my knees to assess my reflexes what won't be brisk is them, but my fist connecting with their nose will be lightning fast! I wish you well for your appointment on 22nd, let us know how you get on, yes? DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • tj66
    tj66 Member Posts: 54
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Yes I'll keep you posted. This is a little treat for me, I've got a late start today, so I'm sitting with my feet up havin a cup of coffee before getting ready for work. I know I'm very lucky to be able to work at the moment-I've just had a phased return after being off for a few months.

    Take care and hope to speak soon.

    Tracey xxx
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,836
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Tracy

    Glad to hear that you are feeling strong for your rheumy appt....good :smile:

    Your brisk reflexes...worth asking them why.....l do remember someone once having a thread about beats of clonus (this was to do with reflexes too), bout a year ago.

    I know l lost mine completely when my spinal chord was being squished before my back surgery...?

    Hope you get a good explanation.

    Love

    Toni xx
  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi brisk reflexes indicate systemic neurological involvement, either by a disease process or infection etc.

    Only reason I know is because along with all the other things I have, I have this as well!!!! :roll: It could very well be all connected, mine is, I have SLE, sjorgens and a few other things. My neuro symptoms are caused by certain antibodies in my blood. Your rheumy should be able to help you further, they usually run the blood tests as standard.
  • tj66
    tj66 Member Posts: 54
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    oh thanks for reading my post and the responses. I thought it might be conected - I have first appointment with Rhuemy on 22nd Aug. Have had loads of blood tests but all come back clear. Obviously I'm pleased they are but a bit of me is slightly dissappointed as it means my story continues. Brisk reflexes, restless legs, hands that go numb at night and when they get cold, very tired, and aches and pains in most joints, have OA in lumber and cervical spine-no cord compression (thank goodness).
    Thank crunchie it's Friday!

    Traceyxxx
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,836
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well Tracey

    22nd is not too far away....can you start your list ready for then so you can say what you need to say?

    I think it is a total pain when your bloods are neg as they seem to want to write you off straight away, but you have your chance on 22nd, so be prepared.

    Love

    toni xx
  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi, the list is an excellent idea. Also, the rheumy will run more specialised blood tests that gps don't run. The rheumy is more qulaified to interpret the results as well, normal doesn't always mean nothing is showing.

    All the best for your appt. x
  • tj66
    tj66 Member Posts: 54
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks again for the responses-I'm not sure how I survived prior to finding this siite!

    One week to go! and another strange symptom to add to the list(great idea to make a list) my left foot has started to vibrate like a phone ringing-that probably sounds bizarre-it has happened on the odd occasion before but it's been at it for most of the day, it just buzzes for a few beats slight pause and the same again over and over all day. Nothing I do will stop it. Not sure how I'm going to sleep - it's not painfull just so annoying!

    Blood tests came back normal and xray of knee showed normal too, have no idea what the dull ache is in the back of my knee joint. Ouch!

    Tracey xxx
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I too have brisk reflexes - been tested twice now by the consultant, once before my spine op and again a couple of days ago at my 6 week post op check.

    Elna x
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  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Aren't we a weird lot :lol: I had never heard of brisk reflexes before. Never heard of dull or absent reflexes before until I was told about mine :???: :???: Completely the opposite.....tap my knee and nothing happens...the same with various other reflexes :???:
    Elna i thought it was my spine....you and I have the same condition there dont we? but no one has given me a reason :???:
    Love
    Hileena
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi Tracey,

    i the other way mine are so sluggish if they bother to work bug its kinda my normal now and has been for years.

    Suzy has probably hit it on the head though and i wonder do they ever comment on it... see they do mine.

    we are an odd lot eh? hope your feeling a bit better though and hope they will get on top of it soon. Cris x

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