.. Ooh, sounds like a film ... Three words!

Seriously .. Since my discectomy in 2007 my left big toe has been numb. As they years have gone by this has now spread to the whole foot and is heading up past my ankle. My foot seems to have no power and I keep scraping it on the floor and indeed, tripping up at times.

I asked my doctor about it when i last went to see her but she said to mention it to the surgeon who just said it is nerve damage and won't get better. Ok, it won't get better, but I'm a bit concerned it seems to be getting worse, not better.

Has anyone else experienced anything like this?

Obviously I use two crutches when walking out .. But in the house I am ok pottering about, but with my left foot being floppy, I keep tripping. Is there anything I can do to keep my foot at least in one position??

Floppy foot, numbness.... yeah, I have total numbness from knees down... I use a cane..... Burning persists above the knees but for the fact of the Boston Sci SCS with which I help manage such pain also with my cushion. Floppy foot? A physical therapist can prescribe for you an appliance which is a brace to hold the foot fixed so as to avoid the tripping phenomenon. I trip... I fall down stairs.... I did not go for the appliance. I have a cane and a wheelchair for LONG stints in malls, airports, museums and the like. I am much better about holding onto stair rails now.

I SO hope and pray you are able to fix the ultimate issues with the aid of your docs.... they just need to help you manage this PAIN!!!! No question about it!!!

Prayin,
Mark56

Oh thank you Mark. I'll give the physio a call tomorrow and see what he says. x

First thing came to mind was an ankle-brace.
The numbness creeping upwards sounds a bit alarming. Numbness usually means nerve-endings dying off. I hope the doctor will better address this and see if there is a way to keep it from spreading.

Oh Saffy, I am sorry to hear about this! It does sound like nerve pain/issues to me too. I still have problems with both of my legs they burn then go numb at times and its frustrating and I am afraid of falling...Although I did notice that sometimes when I can catch my leg starting to burn real bad I turn my stim up and its like I can over ride it and then I don't end up having to drag it around all limp. I really feel for you because nerve pain is very terrible. I hope your doctor can do something or suggest something to help you. I know when I see my pain doc next month I am talking to him about getting on medicine specifically for nerve pain and see what that does! I am thinking about you

To find you among us and offering your kind comfort and suggestions. You do as I..... turn it up to keep things in proper perspective, then turn it down once everything is under control. Always on 24/7. Amazing!!

What an absolute THRILL to have you here and now!
Hugszszszszsz,
Mark56

It's always a thrill to see Tara posting!
Let us know what the Dr prescribes for the nerve pain. I'm hoping it's something other than Lyrica/Nerontin. I'm wishing that there might be something better that targets nerve pain.

It's great to see you again dear one

Rae