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Ankle and Knee Reflexes? Jul 2, 2015 12:58:02 GMT -8

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Jul 2, 2015 12:13:54 GMT -8 acrobatinmydreams said:

Lαrα, I used to have reflexes in both knees but none in my ankles. However, my recent medical evaluation reveals that I don't have reflexes in my knees anymore.

Its strange isnt it acrobatinmydreams,, i dont know where mine went, ive never had ankle reflexes post injury but im sure I had knee ones..

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Ankle and Knee Reflexes? Jul 2, 2015 23:07:01 GMT -8

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Jun 26, 2015 2:05:00 GMT -8 Lαrα said:

jeff1967, firstly I think i would get more advise and information on the epidural. Can you ask these question, maybe contact their office via email?

Where exactly is it going to be going, at what precise area?
What are the side effects/risks with the epidural?
Can the epidural have any effect on the vertebrae in the lumbar region as this will potentially cause more problems with the discs?

I would be asking the questions above but also I would be wanting to know how bad those discs are bulging and what management you need to be implement to reduce the potential of deterioration within the bones.

The more pressure put on them, the more they will bulge which can lead to more spinal compression. Does your upright mobility need to be monitored? Those discs there that you have bulging are the biggest in the spine so can lead to significant problems.

Outstanding advice!!! jeff1967, we often come to the hard choices between keeping our lives going as normally as possible and risking our future health. I congratulate you for the courage to put your bike for sale--will be doing same for my kayaks when I can find strength to clean them up and compose listings. Once damage is done, cannot be undone. But we can do all we can to prevent further damage, yet find outlets for the adventurous soul and fun-loving heart!

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Ankle and Knee Reflexes? Jul 2, 2015 23:44:31 GMT -8

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Jul 2, 2015 12:22:46 GMT -8 acrobatinmydreams said:

wavewolf, Give the Cymbalta a try. I had such good results for many years with Cymbalta and Tramadol combined. I took 60mg of Cymbalta and 200mg extended release Tramadol. It worked and therefore I could work full time. However, I guess the Cymbalta stopped working and they increased it to 90mg. When you take this combination there is a risk of "Seratonin Syndrome". My doctor would not let me continue on the Tramadol at all after the increase.

So that is why I am struggling to find something else that works. I think the Tramadol was a great drug for me but the Cymbalta helps with the Neuropathic pain. I took Cymbalta as soon as it came on the market so they didn't know about the risk of the syndrome. I took that combination for 12 years or so and it worked well for me.

I have been afraid to try Cymbalta because of extreme reaction to other antidepressants. Tramadol knocks me out, even at low dose, but does help pain when one just needs it to stop a bit! Fortunately, it seems that some of my recent pain issues are drug related. Have stopped the drugs that were newly added one at a time, each causing spike in everyday pain, also making it 24/7. Now am able to manage again without pain meds, but will keep Cymbalta in mind to try if needed. Appreciate your input and especially warning about serotonin syndrome, which I have never heard about.

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Ankle and Knee Reflexes? Jul 5, 2015 16:34:35 GMT -8

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Post by jeff1967 on Jul 5, 2015 16:34:35 GMT -8

Jul 2, 2015 23:07:01 GMT -8 wavewolf said:

Jun 26, 2015 2:05:00 GMT -8 Lαrα said:

jeff1967, firstly I think i would get more advise and information on the epidural. Can you ask these question, maybe contact their office via email?

Where exactly is it going to be going, at what precise area?
What are the side effects/risks with the epidural?
Can the epidural have any effect on the vertebrae in the lumbar region as this will potentially cause more problems with the discs?

I would be asking the questions above but also I would be wanting to know how bad those discs are bulging and what management you need to be implement to reduce the potential of deterioration within the bones.

The more pressure put on them, the more they will bulge which can lead to more spinal compression. Does your upright mobility need to be monitored? Those discs there that you have bulging are the biggest in the spine so can lead to significant problems.

Outstanding advice!!! jeff1967, we often come to the hard choices between keeping our lives going as normally as possible and risking our future health. I congratulate you for the courage to put your bike for sale--will be doing same for my kayaks when I can find strength to clean them up and compose listings. Once damage is done, cannot be undone. But we can do all we can to prevent further damage, yet find outlets for the adventurous soul and fun-loving heart!

It is a tough decision but one that I am ok with. I was given the opportunity to ride for 19 more years after my accident so I can consider myself fortunate. I am sure I will find something else that I love just as much but much easier on my body.

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Ankle and Knee Reflexes? Jul 5, 2015 19:07:12 GMT -8

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Jul 5, 2015 16:34:35 GMT -8 jeff1967 said:

Jul 2, 2015 23:07:01 GMT -8 wavewolf said:

Outstanding advice!!! jeff1967, we often come to the hard choices between keeping our lives going as normally as possible and risking our future health. I congratulate you for the courage to put your bike for sale--will be doing same for my kayaks when I can find strength to clean them up and compose listings. Once damage is done, cannot be undone. But we can do all we can to prevent further damage, yet find outlets for the adventurous soul and fun-loving heart!

It is a tough decision but one that I am ok with. I was given the opportunity to ride for 19 more years after my accident so I can consider myself fortunate. I am sure I will find something else that I love just as much but much easier on my body.

I feel the same way! But still miss the waves...

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Ankle and Knee Reflexes? Jul 25, 2015 1:52:26 GMT -8

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I was reading some info this morning on the test for reflexes so thought I would share some relevant information:

''The spinal cord and spinal nerves are tested by assessing various somatic reflexes. Testing a reflex helps a clinician evaluate not only the individual components of a reflex arc (receptors, neurons, and muscles) but also the overall state of the nervous system.

Abnormalities of reflex function, coupled with other information gathered during the physical examination, provide valuable clues to diagnosis.''

0 Areflexia, absence of response
1+ Hyporeflexia, a somewhat diminished response
2+ An average or normal response
3+ Hyperreflexia, a stronger than normal response, possibly indicating disease
4+ Intense hyperreflexia with sustained clonus, indicating disease

Areflexia or hyporeflexia typically indicates a segmental lesion of the spinal cord segment or nerve root that innervates the muscle.

This image shows how the nerve signal travels

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Ankle and Knee Reflexes? Jul 30, 2015 15:09:42 GMT -8

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Post by fishkybizniz on Jul 30, 2015 15:09:42 GMT -8

I have hyper reflexes. My primary nerve pain shoots out of my knee flex points. My left leg signals are slow. When feeling well enough to exercise walk, my mobility is great on my right leg but the left knee causes me to walk like I've been drinking. I have to concentrate that I am walking correctly. I too had my doctor tapping my leg close to the knee and it would jump. He was showing my caregiver that a normal limb wouldn't behave that way. He kept doing it and was hurting so I told him I hate to break up the party, it's time to move to something else. LOL! When I push it to the limit, in return I get breakout (primary injured nerves) pain and it pouts like it's injured for a few days. I can tolerate puttering around the house. When I'm going somewhere, the chair goes too. I have a serious new issue I don't see covered in a forum. I'm going to see if I can start a new thread.

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Ankle and Knee Reflexes? Aug 13, 2015 14:29:57 GMT -8

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Post by Knight on Aug 13, 2015 14:29:57 GMT -8

Interesting fact about my reflexes: I have almost full sensation in my right leg, but no knee or ankle reflexes from the little hammer dealio; however, my 2/3 numb left leg is ecstatic about kicking when they test my reflexes. Nothing from the ankle on that leg, but isn't that weird???

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Ankle and Knee Reflexes? Aug 14, 2015 4:38:13 GMT -8

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Post by DJ on Aug 14, 2015 4:38:13 GMT -8

Aug 13, 2015 14:29:57 GMT -8 Knight said:

Interesting fact about my reflexes: I have almost full sensation in my right leg, but no knee or ankle reflexes from the little hammer dealio; however, my 2/3 numb left leg is ecstatic about kicking when they test my reflexes. Nothing from the ankle on that leg, but isn't that weird???

The human body is something else I tell you! It's so strange how things like that happen. For me I have more sensation on the right side but the muscles on my left seem to be a bit stronger. They say it's because of the way the nerve was damaged.

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Ankle and Knee Reflexes?

Post by Lαrα on Jul 2, 2015 12:58:02 GMT -8

Post by wavewolf on Jul 2, 2015 23:07:01 GMT -8

Post by wavewolf on Jul 2, 2015 23:44:31 GMT -8

Post by jeff1967 on Jul 5, 2015 16:34:35 GMT -8

Post by wavewolf on Jul 5, 2015 19:07:12 GMT -8

Post by Lαrα on Jul 25, 2015 1:52:26 GMT -8

Post by fishkybizniz on Jul 30, 2015 15:09:42 GMT -8

Post by DJ on Jul 31, 2015 5:33:37 GMT -8

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