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Walking Issue

meg40185
meg40185

Hello all! 


I was diagnosed in 2011 and am currently on Tecfidera for treatment. I have recently noticed a walking issue that I've been trying to research and understand. 


When walking a distance, such as across a parking lot, I feel like I'm walking uneven. My right side is affected the most by my MS and this is the side that's bothering me while trying to walk. I feel like I'm dragging my right leg. I thought of foot drop because I do sometimes bend my knee and lift my leg high when I notice the issue. It's hard to explain but it's like a drag and a limp. I notice it more with distance, or going downhill.  


My neuro has me walk the hallway at every visit and never notices anything. I don't think it's enough of a distance for it to happen. 


Thoughts? Anyone dealing with this and know what I'm talking about? I want to discuss this more thoroughly at my next visit but I'm not quite sure how to explain. 

lorrieonline
lorrieonline
Yes, I get that. It is always more pronounced if I have a UTI or something else going on at the same time. Brings me to a "pseudo exacerbation." I wonder if this happens when you're getting overheated. Doesn't take too much with MS to get overheated. I'd call the neurology office and let them know about it. They should be able to help pinpoint what's going on.
meg40185
meg40185
Lorrie,
It has happened a lot when I get overheated. After I’ve mowed the grass for instance. But also when I’m just walking in a store or at work. I go to see my neuro next week, so I’ll definitely bring it up then.
lorrieonline
lorrieonline
Yes, I used to get that when I was taking care of the lawn too. Especially difficult around mid-day in Florida. Hope your neuro is helpful for you. Let me know what he says.
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