I have a startle effect. I also have a balance problem. Sometimes for no
apparent reason I will lose my balance.

I can use public transportation. At times it is a real drag for my husband
to drag me up and down the bus steps. I can overcome this. If anyone wants
to know how please write to me directly. My husband claims it's like night
and day. If anyone wants to discuss this with me write privately.

Joyce Schaeffer
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From: B.GIVEN <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, April 05, 1999 12:53 AM
Subject: Re: Startle Reflex, etc


> Yes the startle reflex is a rather bizzar thing.
> I have it & I feel like such an idiot when I jump at the slightest thing.
> I think CP has a whole gammet of things that go with it.
> This can be quite tricky because I never can tell if something's just CP
or
> if I need to have it investigated because its something else.
> Where I live in Sydney Australia, I do not have access to a dr which
> specialises in CP.
> This sometimes can be a real problem.
> I have to rely on my GP, who has been wonderful but, sometimes she doesn't
> know quite how to help me.
>
> Fiona
>
> ----------
> > From: - Joy - <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Startle Reflex
> > Date: Monday, 5 April 1999 14:28
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > Someone mentioned that they had the infamous startle reflex.  I startle
> > at loud noises, someone coming up behind me, touching my feet, on and
> > on.  Any suggestions for reducing this, or at least making it less
> > noticeable?  I try laughing it off as much as possible, and assuring
> > people that they didn't scare me, but it's still embarrassing and
> > annoying.  Thanks!
> >
> > ~Joy~
>