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MaggyQ · 07-06-2006, 08:03 PM

I noticed the question regarding the Babinski sign.

This is a good site that explains all aspects of the neuro exam (which I'm sure most here have experienced):

http://endeavor.med.nyu.edu/neurosurgery/

This one contains the basic description of the Babinski reflex:

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/e...cle/003294.htm

(The big toe goes UP)

I've done so much research over the past 2 years that I actually prefer the medical terminology over a too simplified lay version. Actually, I much prefer the technical
followed by a simplified synopsis to ensure that I got it. I find that if you're not given the technical terms that it's more difficult to do follow up research.

I've still not been diagnosed. One set of doctors think it's probably monomelic amyotrophy. Others aren't ready to attach the ALS label, but want to monitor me to see
whether I have progression. All I know is that I've been limping for over 2 years, am using an AFO, and have atrophy in my calf and thigh. I'm at the moment where I don't even know whether I have other symptoms because I've become so hyper-aware.

My problems all began with a severe wound from what I believe was a spider bite.
While doctors admit that they don't know the cause of these lower motor syndromes, they're all quick to say it's not the bite. I find that hard to accept because I had no problems until that wound, which was necrotic, took a year to heal, and was in the very
area where I had my initial symptoms.

Maybe someone here has some ideas?

TIA

07-06-2006, 08:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
MaggyQ New Member (Say Hi) Registered Member Join Date: 2006 City: los angeles State: california Country: u.s. Posts: 25	Some general information I noticed the question regarding the Babinski sign. This is a good site that explains all aspects of the neuro exam (which I'm sure most here have experienced): http://endeavor.med.nyu.edu/neurosurgery/ This one contains the basic description of the Babinski reflex: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/e...cle/003294.htm (The big toe goes UP) I've done so much research over the past 2 years that I actually prefer the medical terminology over a too simplified lay version. Actually, I much prefer the technical followed by a simplified synopsis to ensure that I got it. I find that if you're not given the technical terms that it's more difficult to do follow up research. I've still not been diagnosed. One set of doctors think it's probably monomelic amyotrophy. Others aren't ready to attach the ALS label, but want to monitor me to see whether I have progression. All I know is that I've been limping for over 2 years, am using an AFO, and have atrophy in my calf and thigh. I'm at the moment where I don't even know whether I have other symptoms because I've become so hyper-aware. My problems all began with a severe wound from what I believe was a spider bite. While doctors admit that they don't know the cause of these lower motor syndromes, they're all quick to say it's not the bite. I find that hard to accept because I had no problems until that wound, which was necrotic, took a year to heal, and was in the very area where I had my initial symptoms. Maybe someone here has some ideas? TIA