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September 22, 2011 - 7:38pm
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muscle stim for foot drop??

I have foot drop in my left foot. I had it before my discectomy/lami and now it seems even worse.

I have been using a muscle stimulator to try to get my foot to lift. Has anyone who has/had foot drop had any success with using a muscle stimulator to help fix foot drop. Do you know what the chances are of movement coming back?

Thanks, hope everyone is doing okay.

Big Hug Karen

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back injury May 2010
DDD,abutment both l5 nerve roots and s1 nerve root.herniated disc L5/S1 bulging discs L3-L5,osteophytes,degenerative facets,stenosis and coccydynia
discectomy/laminectomy L4/L5 L5/S1 July 2011- unsuccessful
ADR L5/S1 February 6 2012

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November 5, 2011 - 12:52pm
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Karen, The problem is

Karen,
The problem is nerves, not muscles. The muscles are ready and waiting for orders that don't come.
I had foot drop and all I could do was wear a plastic L shaped brace which fitted inside my shoe. It was uncomfortable and only helped by stopping the tip of my foot catching somewhat. After a short period I would have to take it off.
Things didn't return to normal for a while after surgery but did eventually.

Mick

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November 6, 2011 - 9:58am
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Hi Mick

Glad to hear that things got better for you with your foot drop.Thanks for the info, I was also wondering how it would help, but thought it can't hurt, and physio recommended.

I have stopped using the muscle stim, as it just made my foot more tired and caused more problems. I find that sometimes things seem to be a bit better at times and I can move my toes...at other times they don't want to do anything.

Hopefully in time, more movement will continue to happen more often.

Big Hug Karen

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back injury May 2010
DDD,abutment both l5 nerve roots and s1 nerve root.herniated disc L5/S1 bulging discs L3-L5,osteophytes,degenerative facets,stenosis and coccydynia
discectomy/laminectomy L4/L5 L5/S1 July 2011- unsuccessful
ADR L5/S1 February 6 2012

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