What is going on?

[LATW]

My last appointment with my MS doctor was July 1st.  I could still walk on my toes with both feet and go back on my heel on one foot.  Now I can do none.  Am I progressing?  I am on Avonex and know it takes sometime to work but I am concerned because I have several new symptoms.  I see my doctor in two weeks.

LA

[LATW]

Shell and Deb,
Thanks.  I  am feeling normal for me. Nothing big going on.  Over the past year I have lost the ability to go back on my right heel.  Now I am not able to go back on my left heel, walk heel to toe, or go up on my toes.  

I was diagnosed with MS in February and have been on Avonex since.  I don't know if others check to see if they can do these simple tests or not. Maybe I am too obsessed.

I am having some problems with my vision also. Not ON type of problems.  I think  my ON is improved greatly.  I see my MS doctor soon.  

I am going to check out that web site.

Thanks!

LA :)

[Deb61]

I can't do this either.  I have a lot of pain in my feet as well.  I looked this up and found that the test for walking on your toes is for testing for plantar flexion weakness.  The test for walking on your heels is for testing for dorsiflexion weakness.  See this site:

http://www.opt.pacificu.edu/ce/catalog/COPE9462/Neuro_Zelczak.html

Deb

[sllowe]

Hey there,

I hope this is just temporary for you.  When did it start? Did you jot it down for the Dr?  How are you feeling otherwise?

-Shell

[LATW]

Hi,
Avonex is a DMD.  I will take my 31st injection this evening.  
LA

[Wobbly]

sorry, can't help you with this one...I'm not yet Dx and have not been on meds..is Avonex a DMD?  

good thing your going to your Dr in two weeks...

take care
andi
LL