What is drop foot? - Multiple Sclerosis Message Board

StephanieAnne · 06-07-2006, 07:51 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

duttin · 06-07-2006, 10:49 AM

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

StephanieAnne · 06-08-2006, 04:49 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

Littlebelle · 06-18-2006, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by StephanieAnne

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.

lilc · 06-18-2006, 02:57 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...