I am struggling with foot drop after walking for approx 10 mins I have to stop and can’t continue. It’s been like this since August. I’m struggling so much. I’m 41 with 3 children under 5. I can’t give them the life I wanted to. Was only diagnosed ms last August
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Have you tried to ask about having an FES (a functional electrical stimulator) which lifts the front of your foot? It’s not available on the NHS in all areas. If not, there are various orthotics which attach to your ankle and shoe.
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Can you ask your MS nurses to refer you to neuro physio?
I started with that, I then got referred for both neuro orthotics and for a FES machine by the physios. So I ended up with a foot lift strappy device and also a FES machine which I can alternate between (the FES is the best though). I can walk so much better now for a long time.
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Another vote for FES here. Ask your GP to refer you for assessment.
I was seen in London for FES today. They couldn’t get it to work. It didn’t lift my foot instead my foot swung out. I’m finding orthotic very uncomfortable. I have the one that attaches to a lace as well as one that goes in the shoe. I don’t know what to do. Do candense shoes help? I’m struggling to know what else to do
My only other thought is are private FES any better? London didn’t seem to think so I went to queens square