Weak or no reflexes!

[Trubs]

Does anyone else with RLS have weak or next to no reflexes in their joints? I went for physio yesterday and the guy coildn't get any reflexes out of me and spent ages banging away at my knees, feet and arms!

[Hidden]

Hi Trubs, no not had this problem. It is however a classic symptom of an underactive thyroid! Have you had your neurology appt yet and if so how did it go? X

[Trubs in reply to Hidden]

I have an appointment on the 13th October. Hope it goes well as I've waited for ages for it. Perhaps I should go to the doctor re the reflex problem as an underactive thyroid might account for putting on weight and also for my tiredness lately.

[Hidden in reply to Trubs]

Yes definitely ask the doctor to test your thyroid levels.I only know because I have the opposite an overactive thyroid and have very brisk reflexes, I have my first neuro appointment on September 23rd.Only waited 5 weeks so can't complain but think its been quicker as I actually got admitted to the hospital and the referral came from a registrar x

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I have always had weak reflexes, that is a sign of neurological issues, and RLS is really a neurological issue.