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Originally Posted by MinniesMom0319  Her abnormal gait, no menace reflux, and goose stepping they think is caused by a abnormality in her cerebellum, which they would not be able to treat. She is still full of energy and a happy little girl! |
Menace reflex. I learn something new every day:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menace_reflex
I would not be concerned about the anesthesia and the MRI--those are both noninvasive procedures, and providing they do the bloodwork to make sure that Minnie doesn't have a bad reaction to the anesthesia, it should be safe.
Collection of cerebrospinal fluid (spinal tap) involves sticking a needle into the spinal column to collect fluid. That would make me a little more nervous, but they say that it's a fairly safe procedure. Here's a link to a description of the procedure:
http://bvns.net/wp-content/uploads/2...Spinal_Tap.pdf
These tests (especially the MRI) are likely to be expensive, but if cost is not an issue, I would have it done.
As others have mentioned, I'd be sure to have the blood work needed to rule out liver issues done first.