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03-23-2015, 02:50 PM
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Cauda Equina would show muscle weakness and/or numbness in the saddle area. There would probably be trouble emptying your bladder and/or loss of **** sphincter tone which is a test that, while unpleasant, takes only a few seconds from any doctor.
If your legs "feel" like jello you can do some simple strength and provoctaive tests at home while waiting to see your doctors. - Can you stand on your toes? - Can you stand on your heels? - 10 second step test - Babinski sign |
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