foot drop

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I developed footdrop 6 yrs ago, tried AFOs;didn't work. Go to

www.stabheilizer.com; this man's braces are the best. Lightweight,fit

around the ankle, attach to any pair of shoes. I've worn them 3 yrs and

they eliminated footdrop falls.

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> hi i have a question for any body in the group. has anybody had

surgery of any kind to help this problem. did it work ? any info.

will be great. thanks in advance kathy in ohio

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Kathy,

a few years ago there was a lot of talk about foot drop on the MGH

site. many tried this and found it worked great. there is only one

thing to remember is not to wear all the time because it'l weaken your

ankle with time. but you could use it when you go outside.

It's used by sprinters to improve their speed

http://www.speed-fitness.com/footflex.htm

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MAY I ASK JUST what is "FOOT DROP"?????????????

RK

low dose naltrexone

Sent: Monday, October 10, 2005 12:30 AM

Subject: [low dose naltrexone] Re: foot drop

>I agree with . I also have foot drop and have just ordered an AFO foot orthosis (ankle foot orthosis). They help you walk without tripping. I am having mine custom made here is Canada and it is costing me $850.00 Canadian dollars (approximately $725.00 US dollars).My cost is covered 80% by my husband's extended medical benefit package at work. They took a cast of my leg so it will fit well.

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hi, i also found a site that had what they called a DORSI-STRAP on it order it an have tried it with little succes but i will keep looking for something that works that how us MSer are. i think my AFO IS JUST OUT OF DATE? thanks kathyJohanne F <johannef@...> wrote:

>> hi i have a question for any body in the group. has anybody hadsurgery of any kind to help this problem. did it work ? any info.will be great. thanks in advance kathy in ohio> > > ---------------------------------> Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free.>Kathy,a few years ago there was a lot of talk about foot drop on the MGHsite. many tried this and found it worked great. there is only onething to remember is not to wear all the time because it'l weaken yourankle with time. but you could use it when you go outside.It's used by sprinters to improve their speedhttp://www.speed-fitness.com/footflex.htm

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hi, brenda thanks for the reply , there was a article in (inside ms the oct-nov. issue. told of daily stretches for the heel cord(Achilles tendon ) TRYING THAT TO SEE IF IT HELPS WITH THE TIGHTNESS.so i don't know if i am even considering surgery now or not i 'll keep you posted. maybe i just need a new AFO it has been 4 years i think my leg shrank? kathyBren <TwisterAlley2@...> wrote:

>> hi i have a question for any body in the group. has anybody had surgery of any kind to help this problem. did it work ? any info. will be great. thanks in advance kathy in ohio========I've never heard of anyone having surgery for MS related foot drop. Anytime I've had surgery with my MS being chronic progressive once the nerves are cut the nerves never re-attach. You could cause permanent damage to the already affected nerves by having surgery. You need physical therapy to the foot and leg. Pool therapy along with other therapies would be best if possible.

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