i'm sorry to hear you're going through this. it sounds scary. as to "next steps:" that's exactly what you should be discussing with the medical professional who referred you to the neurologist. if you self-referred then you should consult with the neurologist himself (or herself) to find out the significance of your failed neuro tests. if your neurologist felt your test results were caused by something truly scary like a brain tumor he or she would have referred you immediately for further testing. so try not to worry too much while you await answers. so to recap my suggestion is that you work closely with your medical team to get answers to your questions discover why you're having neurological troubles and proceed with an appropriate treatment plan. i wish you all the best!
i failed 2 tests at a neurology consult. the knee jerk reflex & i'm unable to walk heel toe without falling. pls help. i am 55 y/o female s/p breast ca x 9+ yrs. i have osteopenia 2 cervical and 3 lumbar herniated discs. a long standing history of tension headaches & migraines. . at a new neurologist consult this past week i "failed" the knee jerk test. more worrisome is that i can not walk heel toe heel toe without falling over. what should be my next step? and what may be the reason for this?