MS Foot Drop What Is It

Foot drop, or drop foot, is a common symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS). In this video I describe what it is and how it can be treated with physical therapy, exercise, functional electrical stimulation (FES), ankle foot, orthosis (AFOs), and medicine.
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#EvenSoItIsWell, #VickieHadge

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

What other topics would you like me to make videos on? And what other tips do you have for foot drop and foot symptoms?

[@laurahudson8730]

Thank you. I have had the foot drop. I called it a foot drag. My gait is off. I can understand the foot slap.🤦🏻‍♀️Also, my right knee does not noticeably extend properly like my left knee does. I’m going to talk to my PT guy about some of the things you’ve said in this video because it makes perfect sense. Nobody has helped me, or suggested anything. I can’t believe I came across your video and you described everything so well. 😊 Also I did get a spinal fusion. 😞-cspine fusion. You are the very first person to make sense of it all. I have constant headaches. Getting trigger point injection next week. It helped before. But I’m going to follow some of your advice. I’m going to take it super serious. Yoga, strength training, and the right diet. I’m not sure what to eat and what not too. What causes inflammation and what does not? It’s very confusing. I’m going to ask about a round of steroids. I believe I have a neurologist appointment in July. I’m definitely going to check back and try to learn more from your videos. That way I can take the information to my doctor. I don’t know if I have a MS or not but it’s starting to sound like it. Your video was so enlightening and helpful. I’m not scared. I feel more informed now, I feel like I’ve actually learned something helpful. I can take this information to my physical therapist, primary care doctor, as well as the neurologist. I feel like I can explain things better now. It’s hard to explain what I’m experiencing. But thanks to you, I can now. Thank you.😊

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

Hi Laura. Thanks so much for watching. I am glad my video helped! Definitely check out my videos on food and let me know if you have any questions. Keep advocating for yourself with the doctors.

[@leonawilliams8102]

That shirt is so cute!

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

Thank you!

[@modest_meghan]

Thank you Vickie! Extremely helpful & informative, great to have all the info summarized in one place. I look forward to all of your uploads!

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

Good morning Meghan! Thanks for the prompt for this video. I learned a lot while researching for it!

[@nishathomas4400]

Thank you for the wonderful speech

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@jenniferparrell2112]

Thank you, God bless, you're amazing !!!

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

Thank you!

[@nishathomas4400]

Superb Mam

[@melaniedoyle]

Very helpful thank-you, I am trying to get a diagnosis at the moment, my left foot is completely frozen and the toes and will not lift up, I keep tripping up and have lots of other symptoms but it’s frustrating trying to get Dr to understand.. I am 45 he said when I went to see him a few years ago, it’s just old age not MS? 😂 cheeky sod I thought! Thanks 🙏 again!

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

Thanks for watching! Keep advocating for yourself. Ask for referrals or get second opinions.

[@melaniedoyle]

Thank-you so very much for your reply, your videos are giving me so much information ℹ️ and next time I visit the aft which is December the 1st I am going armed with a list of my symptoms because last time I forgot lots due to the brain fog 😶‍🌫️ I have just videotaped me walking and can see how bad my walking 🚶‍♀️ actually is 🙈 hopefully the information from your videos will help me go armed with more knowledge…so thank-you so much. ❤

[@wendychan6679]

I don't know if I have footdrop or not. At odd times it will suddenly drop and my toes will catch on the ground. I have had some bad falls because of it. It is more likely to happen if I am wearing shoes. My GP said no. He was not helpful as I feel if it is not footdrop he should be able to tell me what it is but he didn't bother (or he didn't know)..

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

Hi Wendy, I am sorry that is happening and your doctor says it isn’t foot drop. Check out Dr. Gretchen Hawley’s channel she has some videos with exercises that may be able to help you with your walking. www.youtube.com/@DoctorGretchenHawley

[@wendychan6679]

My way of getting around this is to walk slowly. It works. Sometimes that can be hard if I am with anyone but I must keep reminding myself how I felt when I fell on my face (on a concrete footpath). Thank you for your advice, I appreciate that.@@EvenSoItIsWell

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

@wendychan6679 great advice to go slow. When we focus on our walking it goes much better!

[@bmstewart4]

Thank you. Great video.

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

Thanks Brian!

[@punamkk8794]

Hii Which type of injection or medicine you have pls let me know 🙏

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

Hello! I take Glatiramer Acetate (generic of Copaxone) but check with your neurologist on what DMT is right for you

[@rupamrandhawa1480]

Hi, I have been just diagnosed with ms. And it is very difficult for me to cope up. Can I have a word with you?

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

Hi Rupam. What questions can I help with?

[@rupamrandhawa1480]

@@EvenSoItIsWell I was diagnosed in december. I was admitted for 4 months in hospital in canada. Since then I have a foot drop which is not recovering. Doctors say that ms is in control now but my symptoms are not going. The numbness, current shocks, needles pain, depression. I am fed up of everything.

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

@@rupamrandhawa1480 I am sorry you are experiencing this. Four months is still a very new diagnosis. Please be gentle with yourself. Continue to improve your diet, exercising regularly (work with a physical therapist on which would be best for you - I recommend Dr. Gretchen Hawley and The MS Gym in KZbin as well), get good sleep, and practice mindfulness/kindness. Over a period of months of taking exquisite care of yourself you may see great improvements!

[@rupamrandhawa1480]

When does the numbness and the pain goes away? After how much time?

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

Unfortunately, as we all have different areas of damage to our nervous system we are never sure. The best we can do is to create the best health we can with diet and lifestyle changes and also work with our doctors to help manage our symptoms. I will share that it has been my experience that the better care I take of myself, the less my symptoms trouble me.

[@lisamarsh626]

Is it possible to only have foot drop with specific activities like running, but not noticeable with walking?

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

Hi Lisa! Yes, Uhthoff’s phenomenon can cause temporary worsening of some symptoms in MS. It can be linked to body temperature going up or increased stress (both physical and emotional). I get increased symptoms in my left foot when I am exercising.

[@miguelboricuapatientlongsu1855]

I am A 50 year old male non-white that has these problems. It's been confirmed but they have been five doctors that I have been to that have told me that only happens to white women. Friday almost fell in a restaurant on a birthday outing today almost fell twice throwing out the garbage I use a cane.

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

Oh I am sorry that is happening. Please keep advocating for yourself and seeking answers from different doctors until you find answers.

[@miguelboricuapatientlongsu1855]

I have been walking like Joe Biden and I'm not his age.