Do you test positive on the Romberg Test

The Romberg Test is a neurological exam where the patient stands with his

feet together, arms at his side and is observed for swaying or loss of balance.

The patient then repeats the procedure, this time with his eyes closed, if he

starts swaying and loses balance  he is considered positive.

I lose my balance when my eyes are closed.

I was wondering if there is a correlation between a positive Romberg Test and

fibro. Do you lose your balance?

Hugs, Robin

I have never been tested for it, but I used your directions right now to try it. (And I looked up on wikipedia that you're supposed to stand that way for 60 seconds) At first, I thought I was marginally swaying. Then I tried it again, and tried really hard to focus my intentions and to stay still. I didn't sway then - well, fractionally, but I don't think that counts. I didn't lose my balance, stumble, or need to open my eyes. Hope that helps. (I am a little light headed tonight so maybe I'll try it again when I'm more well.)

Found this on the MS site. I was looked at for MS and they found nothing so far so I'm leaving it that way.
http://www.mult-sclerosis.org/RombergTest.html
I failed this test twice..

I lose my balance soon as I close my eyes. I know I have had this problem
for years but have never mentioned it to a doctor. It is one of those symptoms,
I guess I never really think about. How often do you stand with your feet
together, arms at your side, with your eyes closed. I had neurosurgery on my
back ten years ago. Saw a neurologist a year ago for an EMG and was never
given this test. Yesterday I googled the symptoms and that is where I first read
about the Romberg test. I was never tested and I have seen many doctors.

My curiosity about a positive Romberg test is given to the fact that from being
on this forum, I know quite a few of us have some back...disc problems. I was
wondering if maybe spinal cord compression had anything to due with fibro.

Hugs, Robin

Hi Robin, I would try doing this if it wasnt for the fact that I would probably fall asleep as soon as my eyes were closed. lol
Even with my eyes open my balance isnt that great. Always been known as a clutz lol.
Sorry Im not much help here.
Gentle Hugs
Shirley

Nope, I've had this test done many times and always passed it.

Thank you all for your replies. I'll mention the Romberg test to my doc and see
if a positive finding is significant to anvthing I have. It's still funny to think that I have
seen so many doctors in the past and was never given this test.

Over the weekend, I talked to some family and friends and gave them directions
to do the test. The only person who lost her balance was a friend who has spinal
stenosis.

Hugs, Robin

Interesting read, I have Fibro, osteoarthritis, chronic Fatigue and have tested positive for Romberg, now guess the next step is to see a neurosurgeon and start the investigation as to why I can't keep my balance. I had a car accident when I was 18 and fractured my lower back so who knows how much spinal injury is linked to all this.