StephanieAnne
06-07-2006, 10:51 AM
I know that alot of posters have drop foot, but what exactly is it?
I have problems with my right ankle locking up, and sometimes my knee, my right side is my problem side w/my arm all numb, so I am starting to draw conclusions with things happening on that side, I actually can be very dumb when it comes to my symptoms, I just figure it's all MS.
Thanks :)
I have problems with my right ankle locking up, and sometimes my knee, my right side is my problem side w/my arm all numb, so I am starting to draw conclusions with things happening on that side, I actually can be very dumb when it comes to my symptoms, I just figure it's all MS.
Thanks :)
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duttin
06-07-2006, 01:49 PM
StephanieAnne,
I have what I call floppy foot,it just flops around with no control over it and I used to trip over it when I walked.It has something to do with the nerves,mine are absent in the right foot,right along with the ankle reflex.I wear AFO's to keep it in line.I also have my ankles lock,thats usually first thing in the morning or if I'm having really bad spasms.Wish i could be of more help.
Toni
I have what I call floppy foot,it just flops around with no control over it and I used to trip over it when I walked.It has something to do with the nerves,mine are absent in the right foot,right along with the ankle reflex.I wear AFO's to keep it in line.I also have my ankles lock,thats usually first thing in the morning or if I'm having really bad spasms.Wish i could be of more help.
Toni
StephanieAnne
06-08-2006, 07:49 PM
Thanks Toni I do notice that when I get a pedicure, my right foot will just flop uncontrollably when she is trimming my nails, I am afraid that I am going to smack her in the face, but she understands and just holds my foot tighter.
The ankle and knee lock helps me keep the frankenstein walk that I am so proud of ;)
The ankle and knee lock helps me keep the frankenstein walk that I am so proud of ;)
Littlebelle
06-18-2006, 03:15 PM
The ankle and knee lock helps me keep the frankenstein walk that I am so proud of ;)
This made me laugh because the other day I was talking to my husband about my walking and that is looked more like frankestein that the girly walk I shoulkd have. Thanks for bringing a smile to my face. :)
This made me laugh because the other day I was talking to my husband about my walking and that is looked more like frankestein that the girly walk I shoulkd have. Thanks for bringing a smile to my face. :)
lilc
06-18-2006, 05:57 PM
I don't have drop foot, or even a Frankenstein walk, but I have wondered why sometimes I seem to trip over the pattern in the carpet. It is as if the floor/ground sometimes bulges up to catch my foot (always the right foot) before I can put it in front of me. Could my clumsiness actually be MS? And to think I've always attributed my inability to dance to my being caucasian...
duttin
06-18-2006, 11:32 PM
lilc,
Thanks for the laugh,I can't dance either.
I'm so tired of replacing my tennis shoes do to the fact I trip and scrape the toe on the right foot and I even wear an AFO.
Gotta watch that carpet,it'll jump up and catch the feet.
Somedays that right leg will feel like it floats or it flip flops,turns to the right or left.Like it has its own little brain.
When I'm out and on unsteady ground I watch my feet when I walk,one of these days I'm goona smack my head on something.
Yes,I blame it on MS.
Toni
Thanks for the laugh,I can't dance either.
I'm so tired of replacing my tennis shoes do to the fact I trip and scrape the toe on the right foot and I even wear an AFO.
Gotta watch that carpet,it'll jump up and catch the feet.
Somedays that right leg will feel like it floats or it flip flops,turns to the right or left.Like it has its own little brain.
When I'm out and on unsteady ground I watch my feet when I walk,one of these days I'm goona smack my head on something.
Yes,I blame it on MS.
Toni
StephanieAnne
06-19-2006, 08:22 PM
lilc
You are too funny :bouncing:
You are too funny :bouncing:
Frederick1
06-19-2006, 08:40 PM
foot drop is when you don't have the strength in your foot/ankle to hold the toe end of your foot up. As a result, when walking, your toe will catch on the ground, and you can literally trip over your own feet.
You buy a brace called an AFO that keep your foot at a 90 degree angle so you don't have to worry about your toes catching when you walk.
You buy a brace called an AFO that keep your foot at a 90 degree angle so you don't have to worry about your toes catching when you walk.
lilc
06-20-2006, 08:13 AM
I used to work with a guy who always wore cowboy boots. Turns out he had MS and wore the boots to keep his feet more stable.
So is it considered drop foot/foot drop if it only happens occasionally (like a few times a day)? I'm asking because I've never mentioned it to a doctor, wondering if I should. (They don't care that I can't dance!)
So is it considered drop foot/foot drop if it only happens occasionally (like a few times a day)? I'm asking because I've never mentioned it to a doctor, wondering if I should. (They don't care that I can't dance!)
duttin
06-20-2006, 12:43 PM
Lilc,
A few times a day is to many,when it comes to an all most fall.My Electro muscular Dr doesn't consider mine drop foot,the foot and brain don't work together.Some days is a new adventure with my foot.I have days the foot won't lift,I trip.I have periods during the day that the foot raises real high like a clydes dale horse(lol).Then the real treat is when the whole foot is ice cold numb and I have no clue where its positioned.
For safty reasons you should mention it to your DR.
Toni
A few times a day is to many,when it comes to an all most fall.My Electro muscular Dr doesn't consider mine drop foot,the foot and brain don't work together.Some days is a new adventure with my foot.I have days the foot won't lift,I trip.I have periods during the day that the foot raises real high like a clydes dale horse(lol).Then the real treat is when the whole foot is ice cold numb and I have no clue where its positioned.
For safty reasons you should mention it to your DR.
Toni
lilc
06-23-2006, 01:39 AM
Toni, I'll mention it next time I see a Dr. Guess I assumed a "Frankenstein Walk" involved ALL knees and elbows. I tend to lock only that right knee when I walk, keeps the leg moving. That is, when I'm on the East Coast (DC).
I just got home today (Phoenix) to discover a new set of issues. Temps 100+ by 10am, 110+ in the afternoon. The AC is out in my car again. OK, I can roll down the windows and get air moving. But when a hot flash hits (I'm about two months shy of official "Menopausal") while I'm outside all bets are off. EVERYTHING goes numb.
Nobody WALKS anywhere in the Summertime in Phoenix. But that East Coast walking is the only real exercise I get. I'm home for 3 weeks, hope I don't have to turn into a "mushroom person", only going out after dark! I have enough neurontin to double up, might have to try that.
Wow, this will be an interesting 3 weeks!
I just got home today (Phoenix) to discover a new set of issues. Temps 100+ by 10am, 110+ in the afternoon. The AC is out in my car again. OK, I can roll down the windows and get air moving. But when a hot flash hits (I'm about two months shy of official "Menopausal") while I'm outside all bets are off. EVERYTHING goes numb.
Nobody WALKS anywhere in the Summertime in Phoenix. But that East Coast walking is the only real exercise I get. I'm home for 3 weeks, hope I don't have to turn into a "mushroom person", only going out after dark! I have enough neurontin to double up, might have to try that.
Wow, this will be an interesting 3 weeks!
duttin
06-23-2006, 02:46 AM
Lilc,
Glad to hear you'll discuss it with your DR. I still trip with my AFO. I swear that right leg has its own mind.
Its hot where your at,its all I can do to handle 90 here.Sorry to hear about your ac in your car:blob_fire .I ran mine in the winter after physical therapy.:eek:
At least you can walk at night if its not well lit,I can't do it.My balance is greatly effected in the dark.I thinks its time to discuss that with my neuro.
I couldn't take neurotin after 24 hours I broke out in hives from head to toe.They have me on opiates for extreme pain and electrical shocks in my feet.But it helps with the pins and needles and the occasional nerve pain that lingers.
I have a while before menopause maybe 10 years.
Stay cool
Toni
Glad to hear you'll discuss it with your DR. I still trip with my AFO. I swear that right leg has its own mind.
Its hot where your at,its all I can do to handle 90 here.Sorry to hear about your ac in your car:blob_fire .I ran mine in the winter after physical therapy.:eek:
At least you can walk at night if its not well lit,I can't do it.My balance is greatly effected in the dark.I thinks its time to discuss that with my neuro.
I couldn't take neurotin after 24 hours I broke out in hives from head to toe.They have me on opiates for extreme pain and electrical shocks in my feet.But it helps with the pins and needles and the occasional nerve pain that lingers.
I have a while before menopause maybe 10 years.
Stay cool
Toni
StephanieAnne
06-23-2006, 05:06 PM
lilc
get some vitamin E it will work wonders with your hot flashes. one a day will do the trick.
This whole drop foot thing, I think that my brain and foot are not listening to each other, sometimes I can't lift my leg high enough to drag it sorry a$s into the car, and others times I have no problems. The frankenstein walk also resembles a drunk walk, but I hold my head up high, because if someone wants to judge me by the way I am walking, then they have issues to resolve all on their own :dizzy: :dizzy:
I have started wearing my sneakers or tennis shoes when I will be walking for a period of time like shopping, it gives me more stability, it does help.
get some vitamin E it will work wonders with your hot flashes. one a day will do the trick.
This whole drop foot thing, I think that my brain and foot are not listening to each other, sometimes I can't lift my leg high enough to drag it sorry a$s into the car, and others times I have no problems. The frankenstein walk also resembles a drunk walk, but I hold my head up high, because if someone wants to judge me by the way I am walking, then they have issues to resolve all on their own :dizzy: :dizzy:
I have started wearing my sneakers or tennis shoes when I will be walking for a period of time like shopping, it gives me more stability, it does help.