that type of test, after basic reflex exams. It is standard. 'Web' up 'neruological exam' and you should find several sites that outline the various steps that neuros use to begin a diagnosis.

You mite want to check out the MS and Peripheral Neuropathy 'stickies' here. They are good starting points for you to begin to assess for yourself what your problems are.

There are disctinctions. MS consists of damage within the brain that affects how signals to the rest of the body are perceived, received and sent back.
PN consists of nerves damaged OUTSIDE the brain, thru the spinal or peripheral nerve systems and affect again, how the signals are perceived, received and sent back.

In essence, in-brain, spinal and not-spinal-true peripheral systems all have to be evaluated, assessed and zillions of easily diagnosable causes have to be either eliminated or identified as the source of your problem. Docs can only narrow the field of problem and work with you to treat it. All can create the utmost variations of pain, balance, overall function.

I have a form of PN, please keep in mind that in PN ALONE, there are over 200 variations! It can be scary as to what may happen in the future, but whatever your cause, there are people here who have been thru the 'process' and many, many of them will offer support.

First, if I can suggest, web up 'LizaJane.org' It's a compiliation of neuro tests/exams etc to assess primarily PN, but it outlines nearly all of the tests in the process that exclude other potential problems. If you are new to all this neuro 'stuff' be sure to over-load your mind and again, 'web' up the types of tests done-and what they mean. It will be a HUGE about to try to learn all at once. In the meantime, you are probably uneasy at best - just don't panic. Learn, read, ask questions, get the tests [warning, tho, it can take quite a while..or so it seems to all] and find help from docs and here.

Further, it might help if there is a bit more in the way of a quick summary as to the overall issues...diagnosis, onset, meds, other conditions [such as cancer] that may contribute to your problems.. There are a lot of good, smart, supporting minds here. Good thoughts for now - j