I have droop foot and severe neurophy in both feet. is their any suggestions on overcoming drop foot. also had toes removed from right foot due to dry gangarine
Hi there. You have foot drop and severe neuropathy both feet hence a trial of sympathetic blocks or laparoscopic synovectomy should be given. Alternative drugs are amitriptyline, gabapentin etc. Glucose control if relevant should be optimized; vitamin deficiencies like B1, B6, and B12 should b corrected. Ankle foot arthrosis is tried where surgery is not feasible. If the foot drop is due to direct trauma to the dorsiflexors , surgical repair is needed. When due to nerve insult, the nerve continuity needs to be restored by direct repair. When lumbar disc herniation is causing foot drop, consider discectomy. Hope this helps. Discuss with your neurologist for best judgment. Take care.
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