Thank you Snoopy,
I went through my first pair of AFO's in one month because of the hyper extension. I broke them.....
So they put me into a pair that are designed a bit different. These are better.
I have had foot drop for several years. Of course I had not idea, I thought I was just being lazy and not getting my toes off the ground.
My neuro was NOT happy to see the AFO's. He said they will weaken other muscles. Maybe they will but they help me walk! He is an older guy in his 70's and set in his ways.
I do hope this new guy is ok. I hate starting over again.
I have been very lucky with therapists. My OT's father has MS that has progressed to the point he is in a nursing home.
My PT noticed the foot drop and wide gate right away.
Foot drop is frustrating. I can not pick my foot up high enough to get my sweeper turned on! The on off switch is at the bottom of the machine. crazy.
At least I am not the one running it so much any more.
LA
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Originally Posted by Snoopy
Hello, LA.
I am very sorry to hear how things have been going for you.
It's possible the new neuro might be better than the old one and could offer you more help or information.
I have hyper extended both legs for many years. I had a PT coming to the house due to a broken ankle. She was very nice but I figured out real quick she didn't have much understanding about MS.
When I was weightbearing again the PT would tell me I am hyer extending and to bend my knees  . She was getting a little frustrated with me so I would try and walk how she wanted me to, I thought I was going to fall. After that I explained a little about MS and the way I walk.
Your neuro was wrong. You have MS, hyper extending can be normal for us. Your toes catching on the floor or objects is known as foot drop. I hope the braces are helping.
I have foot drop. I've had it since I was a kid, it's just normal for me and I don't give it much thought beyone watching what might be in my way or the placement of my feet.
Best wishes LA and I'm glad to see you posting |