Thread: Babinski Reflex
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Old 11-28-2010, 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by invisable View Post
Does anyone have a normal Babinski reflex and have MS?
A positive Babinsky indicates damage to the CNS; as such, it is not exclusive to MS. Stroke victims and others with nerve damage get to experience this.

I would imagine someone with cognitive or visual impairment (brain vs spinal damage) might not be afflicted.

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