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Don't believe so. Possibly MS, rheumatoid Arthritis or other muscular problem causing foot drop. I have recently been diagnosed with MS after years of muscular problems that were attributed to fibromyalgia. It was the podiatrist who first suspected MS because of my strange gait when walking and foot drop. Fibromyalgia is a relatively new and misunderstood condition so it's often difficult to know what problems are caused by fibromyalgia and what problems could be caused by something else. I personally put up with a whole host of problems because I assumed the doctors' would simply blame fibromyalgia and claim they could do nothing more to help. I would urge anyone not to think this way. If you are suffering in any way make an appointment with your GP; if you're still suffering after your appointment make a nuisance of yourself until they take you seriously. If you have foot drop... why? Ask your GP anddemand a referral if necessary. Good luck and good health x
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∙ 7y agofoot drop stems from weakness or paralysis of the muscles that lift the foot. It can have many different causes.
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Will foot drop caused by a fragmented herniated disc go away?
I had a herniated disc in the L5 S1 region that burst and fragmented...surgery went well but I am left with drop foot...will I regain full use of my foot...if so, how long will it take?
How long does foot drop last?
foot drop is caused by nerve damage & can be treated w/splints, & possibly surgery, but is a permanent otherwise.
What are the best exercises for foot drop?
Cycling is best exercise for foot drop.
How much is a Psyche Injury combined with Fibromyalgia Worth?
Nothing, if you can't prove that work caused this.
Where can I find a fibromyalgia treatment center in New York City?
You can receive treatment for Fibromyalgia at the Living Well Center in NYC. It is thought that Fibromyalgia is caused by a stage 4 sleep disorder so treatment is centered around exercise and getting deeper sleep.
Can amphetamine's help fibromyalgia?
It is spelled Amphetamine and yes, doctors (usually a rheumatologist) may prescribe a specific type of Amphetamine to a patient with fibromyalgia. They have shown positive effects because they produce increased attentiveness and energy that was lost due to extreme fatigue caused by fibromyalgia.
In order to treat foot drop are foot orthotics worn 24hrs a day?
Yes, the best foot drop orthodic to use 24hrs is the Soft Foot Drop Brace at http://store.grandviewmedical.com/foleknsu.html There are also other solutions but if you have a foot drop problem you need some type of orthodic to help you walk.
What are some of the typical symptoms of having a drop foot?
Foot drop often affect the muscles which are responsible for the ankle movement. Some typical symptoms of having a drop foot are limp foot, numbness, difficulty with certain activities and tingling.
Can foot drop be cured?
Foot drop is caused because there is disruption in signalling of the nerve to the muscle. The muscle that brings the foot up fails and so the foot drops The nerve can be temporarily injured = neuropraxia and therefore will recover. More extensive injuries to the nerve may or may not recover. A complete transection of the nerve is unlikely to recover without surgery So it depends on the cause and how extensive the injury to the nerve is
Can fibromyalgia be caused by leaving surgical clips in the pelvic after a hysterectomy?
There is no known cause of Fibromyalgia. However, it has been found that Fibromyalgia often occurs after a major physical stressor like surgery or an accident. While it's not likely that leaving the clips in was the cause of itself, it is possible that the added stress on the body of both the surgery and then having the clips left in could have been the instigating factor for the Fibromyalgia.
What causes foot drop in dogs?
This is usually nerve or musculoskeletal damage, which can be caused by anything from trauma (hit by car, etc) to infection to degenerative disease (such as a stroke) to cancer.
What is the Opposite of drop foot?
its hold
