Babinski Reflex
 

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.

Pete

my babinsky on the left is all screwy, and on the right normal.

Me too, Dej.:confused:

What's a babinski thing a ma jig??

Babinski is done as part of a neurological exam.

Here is some information about babinski reflex:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/e...cle/003294.htm

My left foot is like this, too. But I have pain in my right leg. :confused: My Neuro didn't do this test on me last time I went......and I got a pedicure and everything before my appointment. :mad: I should have asked for it but didn't think about it till I got home. :rolleyes:

I have a positive babinski (abnormal) and I only have brain lesions, no spinal lesions.

I just tested myself and I'm still under 2 yrs old on my left side. I like that explanation better...thanks Snoops..:D

My neuro does this every visit (scrapes the bottom of my feet), I never knew this was the Babinski, though I'd heard the term before.

He never said that I was a 'positive', or never said anything after attempting the test on either foot about anything being amiss. Interesting!