Question 1

what would a positive rombergs test indicate?

Accepted Answer

Neurologic test : The romberg test is used to investigate the cause of loss of motor coordination. A positive romberg test suggests that the motor coordination loss is sensory in nature, that is, depending on loss of proprioception ( awareness of the position of one's body).  Its used frequently in neurological examinations.

Question 2

what is parry romberg syndrome?

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Rare disease!: Parry-Romberg Syndrome is very rare and causes half of face to waste away (shrink).  See this page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parry%E2%80%93Romberg_syndrome  and read more here:  https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/All-Disorders/Parry-Romberg-Information-Page and more here: https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/parry-romberg-syndrome/

Question 3

what does a positive romberg test indicate?

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Imbalance: Loss of ability to percieve your center of balance.   Could mean a serious health condition and needs to be evaluated.  Causes can range from intoxication to vitamin deficiency to a brain tumor or stroke.

Question 4

very mild swaying on romberg test mean its positive?

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: The Romberg Test is a physical finding which may explain spinal column disease or similar conditions affecting equilibrium and proprioception, or balance. Typically I have a patient stand upright, eyes closed, with feet together and arms and palms up in front. A positive test is if they sway and lose their balance and step away. Its best used in the right clinical context.

Question 5

is romberg test positive if person has a very very minor sway?

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No: A positive Romberg test involves loss of balance. If a person is able to correct themselves and avoid falling, then their positional sensation is intact.

Question 6

should i be worried if i ate spoiled pecorino romano cheese, am i going to get sick?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: You may or may not become ill from eating spoiled cheese - time will tell.

Question 7

romberg test is positive and patellar is 3+. what could this mean?

Accepted Answer

: The Romberg Test is a non-specific test of neurological dysfunction or inner ear dysfunction which does not indicate a specific condition. If you have a positive Romberg test, your doctor will order tests to determine what's causing it. The patellar reflex 3+ can be from several things including being normal.

Question 8

can anxiety make u feel off balance n weird feeling i pass romberg n everyone says i walk fine ?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: especially if hyperventilating in the middle of a panic attack. Take care.

Question 9

what is remeron (mirtazapine)?

Accepted Answer

Remeron (mirtazapine): Remeron, (mirtazapine) or mirtazepine, is an antidepressant with strong anti-anxiety and sedative properties.  It can also stimulate appetite when appetite loss is part of depression.

Question 10

how much remeron (mirtazapine) per box?

Accepted Answer

# ur doc Rx: It should be determined by how many your doctor prescribed for you.

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Romberg test is positive and patellar is 3+. what could this mean?

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