What is Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, also known as Hereditary Motor and Sensory Neuropathy (HMSN) or Peroneal Muscular Atrophy, is a heterogeneous inherited disorder of nerves (neuropathy)...
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Hi am wondering if theres anyone out here with drop foot that could get intouch with me. I had my 2nd back surgery and came out of it with drop foot having a really hard time dealing with it all. If theres anyone that has it would really like to talk with you about it... Thank You and have a wonderful day...
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Did they offer braces or were you already wearing them before the back operation. they gave me the cheep off the shelf kind the first time and they worked great. then I had some custom made and they spend more time in the closet. It is also better to wear a high top boot even with the braces. I am 50 yrs old and found out that I had after I had already retired from the USAF.
Well I hope that this has helped in some way and if there is anything that I can help you with concerning this please feel free to ask me ok bnndaniel@yahoo.com I 
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i have a very mild case of drop foot in my left foot. if you see a podiatrist, there are braces that you can get that will help.
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Thank you for your replies and yes they did give me some of the braces one that was made for me and one off the shelf.. And then I took your advice daniel and went out and bought a $30. pair of boots and I seem to be able to walk and get around better with them and my cane, walker, or wheelchair which ever I need for that day. I don't think im ever goin to get use to this im always forgetting and falling right on my face.. How do you remember every sec when things are happening around you.. Anyways thanks for the advice and the support it has been a big help...
Just dont get it though pain 24/7 never out of it and theres no foot ever not even alittle how do ya do it.. without goin insane...
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Well I am glad to hear that I could give you some helpful advise to get you around a little better. As for the pain I use a foot bath massager you can get them for under $50.00 and add absense salt and soak them from time to time as needed. plus I added cousin soles in my boots to keep my feet off the hard plastic from the braces. anything other than that it just takes endurance and willpower to get up and go at least that is the way it is for me. I have never tried to let anything get me down for too long of a period. I hope that this will help you too. have a great day
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