footslap?

[beema36]

I have ms and notice my L foot slaps down when I walk. It'd getting worse. My neurologist says its from ms but never told me what it's called or the cause.
Anyone know? Not a big deal I guess but curious.

[beema36]

I am sure it needs to be refitted as I lost 60 lbs. so is.y it hurts and rubs. Should have thought of.that.:)

[Lulu54]

You might try your orthotic again - if it really irritates your leg to wear you should have it checked out by the therapist who fitted you for it to make sure it is correct.  Just simple things like a change in weight can throw off how the orthotic fits.

I'm trying ampyra - just started it - and hope to see a difference with this problem.  The mechanical act of walking can be complicated for us!  

[beema36]

Lulu, Definitely when tired and as I can't walk far doesnt take long before legs r stiff and I am tripping.

[Lulu54]

Beema, Bob is right about the foot drop.  Just watch out for throw rugs, cracks in sidewalks, and dust bunnies, all of which can trip us up when we least expect it!  

I would guess that you notice the foot slapping even more when you have been active or are tired.

Lulu

[beema36]

Bob- thanks. I know I.have footdrop as i have the orthodic which I.don't wear as it is so uncomfortable. I was given that because I was constantly stubbing toe on R foot and tripping over nothing. Didn't connect the two.:)