Well that was disappointing. I went for Orthotics appointment as refeffered by physio. he thought i had a foot drop which i didnt agree on. my left foot the toe next to big one is always up in the air and went it moves jeez the pain is horrilbe. i cant even put my foot down on the floor. At night neuropathic pain is so bad. I can barely walk now just a few steps then rest as i drag my left foot with me.
anyway went to orthotics saw two specials, a physio and the orthotic/neuoro guy. After a lot of tests they said nothing they could do for me me as the devices would just make my problem WORSE. Basically what they are saying is i am doomed. my left side is very weak my left leg is useless not even physio can repair it as its mainly down to nerve signals. Nerve signals are the issue. i.e. I have no idea where my foot is. I cant feel it, not sure what its doing, i have forgotten how to walk and just dragging it along with my right.
All they could offer was pain medication to make me more comfortable.
That was it.
My daughter came with me, so i had someone to decipher it all.
She felt depressed for me, as it seemed they were just saying to me you have had Progressive MS a long time, you have issues which your body is dealing with in its own way, and all we can do now is make you comfortable.
Well woopee do da. That was a waste of an hour out of my life, and all it did was trigger pain in the night and despair.
I never want to go to orthotics it was pushed on me via physio.
So has anyone else been to see them and did they get help.
what they said was I cant wear shoes as it makes my left foot worse, my ankle is weak and any device would be too heavy for my weak leg to cope with.
end of.
Sorry i do feel depressed over this. Its like being told thats it folks…
Maz