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Do you think this is MS caused or related to MS in any way?
It is painful for me to walk. I get up from sitting at my desk and my ankles are very stiff and painful. I don't have foot drop or anything related to difficulty controlling my feet, but I have pain and stiffness. I sometimes have difficulty walking without a limp and I surely walk slow. Some days it is better than others but lately it always is there (past 2 weeks).
I haven't seen my neuro yet, but wanted to see if others have this issue with their MS.
Could this be spasticity in my ankles or tendons in my feet?
Jeff
It is painful for me to walk. I get up from sitting at my desk and my ankles are very stiff and painful. I don't have foot drop or anything related to difficulty controlling my feet, but I have pain and stiffness. I sometimes have difficulty walking without a limp and I surely walk slow. Some days it is better than others but lately it always is there (past 2 weeks).
I haven't seen my neuro yet, but wanted to see if others have this issue with their MS.
Could this be spasticity in my ankles or tendons in my feet?
Jeff
I have had problems with my feet since dx - it lessens but never goes away.
Magnesium tablets help. too.
The main thing that helps me is before I stand from sitting position is I do some exercises with my feet/ankles, esp as I had major foot surgery to right foot 2012. I do foot circles, pointing up & down (as much as I can), also move the legs up & down so they are "awake" too. This helps me to stand better & I know when I go to stand & don't do them first.
The exercises seem like a good idea too. A really good pair of shoes has helps some too.