Diagnosed with Foot Drop
Hello all, Just thought I would tell you all that I was diagnosed with foot drop yesterday. I am getting a foot brace today. Will get back with all after that. Please keep me in your alls prayers....
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slemm, You will figure it out with your children. I have had foot drop for more than 20 years and the full amount of time I was in the military. This is not a death sentence of any kind and you will...
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slemm, I, too, have footdrop....both feet. It's not the end of the world. The AFO's that were made for my feet are of a plastic type that are removable from my shoes. However, I had to get a new set...
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The tripping and falling is by all means very annoying. Pop
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Thanks SO much for the tips. I will remember my cane. I drove home from the VA hospital in Martinsburg. WOW that was wild. But I did OK. I was Chating (in the Chat room, DUH, to myself) and am...
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I dont know if I would wait for it to get better. If were me, I think I would go ahead an apply for an increase now. Regards. Pop
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Also keep in mind, that if you wear an orthopedic appliance that wears your clothing, you are entitled to the VA clothing allowance. ***************** "To laugh often and much; to win the respect of...
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Mom is right. And if you get the clothing allowance it is paid every August. So, now would be the time to go ahead and apply for the clothing allowance if eligible. Pop
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slemm, I agree with Pop regarding waiting to apply...go on and apply. Besides, it takes a long time to process. And, your footdrop won't get better. If anything, it gets worse. For example, I tripped...
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Wrench, MOM and Pop, Here is the ltr I am mailing today. Please give any input you feel. Thx ********** Disabled American Veterans VAROIC, P.O. Box 42938 Wissahickon & Manheim Sts. Philadelphia,...
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Bill, If your having problems with retinopathy, I highly recommend Dr. John Wrobleski at the Cumberland Vally Retinal Consultants there in Hagerstown. He saved my eyesight no two ways about it. I had...
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Letter looks fine to me. Basically you want to raise your compensation for depression, and DMII. You also are filing for the clothing benefit, and filing for SMC-K for ED. BTW - the wording in the...
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Say, I know I'm uninformed - what is foot drop? Thanks, Bob
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What is Footdrop: It's lots of things. I guess, outside of an official definition, for me it is my foot/feet dangling when I'm sitting on a table. If I didn't have it, my feet would more or less be...
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My heart certainly goes out to anyone suffering from this malady. I guess since it's secondary to diabetes it's something we all need to look out for. I have "tripped" over the floor a few times but...
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Bob, Although foot drop is secondary to DMII, it is also caused for different reasons. Mine has nothing to do with DM but is really a drag let me tell you. Pop
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Pop, et all, I went for nurology appt. today. Nurologist said a complete motor loss of the lower leg. Talk about suck. I did ask him if it will be permanent and surprisingly he said there is always a...
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