lynne,
That is my understanding as well.
Charlie
Hans van der Genugten wrote:
> -----Oorspronkelijk bericht-----
> Van: Lynne <[log in to unmask]>
> Aan: [log in to unmask]
> Datum: zondag 1 augustus 1999 1:03
> Onderwerp: PD Reflexes?
>
> Hi Lynne,
>
> >> a rheumatologist stated that she had "absent reflexes throughout". <<
>
> He probably meant: "low" reflexes.
>
> >> a two minute visit <<
>
> HE however is fast in his reflexes. 8<{))))))))}}
>
> >> Can anyone tell me whether "absent reflexes" (or lowered reflexes) are
> consistent with being Off? <<
>
> In general in most PWP reflexes are HIGHER than normal.
> ON or OFF has NO relation with / effect on the intensity / level of the
> reflexes.
>
> Hans.
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