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Can a jumpy knee reflex be normal, or is always a symptom of spinal cord problems?
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Depends: If both knee reflexes and both ankle reflexes are "jumpy" it could be a thyroid condition. If only one knee is jumpy, it increases the chances that it is from some problem with the nerves from the spine. If you have a weird ache near the outside of your thigh, that increases the chance it is from the spine. Please get it tested more thoroughly.
Answered 5/24/2017
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