[Luvmydogs53]

Hi my name is Ellen and I am a 58 ur old wife, mom and Grandma. I have been to 4 neurologists, a rheumatologist ,orthopedic,allergist, opthomlogist and have had 5 MRIs,a CAT scan, EEG, have a spinal tap and EMG coming up. I have had so much blood work drawn I am surprised if I have any left. They don't feel it is not MS but waiting for tap results. I think maybe fibromyalgia. But why the drop foot? I fell in April and hurt my lower leg but the foot problem only started in July. Is that possible?

[Darlene]

Ellen,

It is great to have you come and be with us. You will fine a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please, just let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Check into the following forum for some assistance with your questions:

Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum12.html

Please keep us up to date on your condition. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene

[glenntaj]

Has a peripheral nerve problem from the injury been considered?

Foot drop doesn't only have to occur from central nervous system problems--a compressed nerve root in the lower spine, or an injury in one of the nerves lower down, from leg to foot, might also result in it. The nerve conduction study and EMG you have coming up might shed more light on that if done correctly and thoroughly.

You might want to peruse our peripheral neuropathy forum:

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum20.html

Also, this is a good article on nerve entrapment/compression sydromes of the lower extremities:

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1234809-overview

[rohifo1]

Originally Posted by luvmydogs53

hi my name is ellen and i am a 58 ur old wife, mom and grandma. I have been to 4 neurologists, a rheumatologist ,orthopedic,allergist, opthomlogist and have had 5 mris,a cat scan, eeg, have a spinal tap and emg coming up. I have had so much blood work drawn i am surprised if i have any left. They don't feel it is not ms but waiting for tap results. I think maybe fibromyalgia. But why the drop foot? I fell in april and hurt my lower leg but the foot problem only started in july. Is that possible?

all my drs. Said it could not be done,but did it myself.i paid $50.00 for a brace that did nothing.i tried p.t.that did nothing.so i fixed it myself.

[Luvmydogs53]

I had the orthopedist check my lumbar MRI
and he ruled out the nerve compression. As I mentioned I did have a bad fall on that lower leg. I am still being checked for MS and that too could be a reason for foot drop. The EMG will be helpful as well. I just don't understand it happening 3 months after the fall. Thanks for the help