Achilles reflex

[Chrysali]

I know that a slow Achilles reflex can be a symptom of hypothyroidism.

It’s not something I had ever thought about until I was diagnosed six months ago with a TSH of 42. I’ve since then improved in some ways. Anyway, quite recently I heard about the Achilles reflex and discovered that in my case, the reflex is absent, it just isn’t there. I wonder if this applies to others on this forum and does anybody know if the reflex can ever return?

[tattybogle]

There's reply to this post from someone else who hasn't got any :

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu... a-critical-evaluation-of-the-tendonreflex-measurement-as-an-index-of-thyroid-function

[Chrysali in reply to tattybogle]

Thank you for this, it’s quite fascinating and once again I am reminded of the fact that the thyroid affects all of the body. It was also interesting to learn that there are others like me with a completely absent reflex, which apparently can return in time.

[J972]

How is one’s Achilles reflex tested??

[SlowDragon Ambassador in reply to J972]

How is one’s Achilles reflex tested??

With a little hammer

youtu.be/y_-Bn-BYbdU?featur...(Not working as expected?)

Rare for medics to actually assess a thyroid patient

Frequently prefer to be glued to screen looking at just a TSH result

Old school Thyroid specialists would usually test Achilles reflex

Mine was completely absent for years

[J972 in reply to SlowDragon]

Thanks slowdragon