Drop Foot

[cowboys2233]

This past Saturday, I was putting down new flooring in one of our spare rooms, which required a lot of kneeling throughout the day. When I got out of bed the next morning, something didn't seem quite right - nearly fell down the stairs after a misstep with my right foot. A little more testing with my right foot and I had a sudden epiphany -- I've got drop foot. Sure enough, a trip to the doctor's confirmed my suspicion -- classic symptoms, I can't put weight on my right heel and raise the front of my foot. It simply won't move.

I suspect (hope) my condition isn't nearly as severe as Jaylon's -- the doctor did the reflex testing (tapping) on both my knee and ankle and both responded. I can feel the top of my foot (albeit, slightly numb) and the doctor did say she expressed hope it was going to return to normal sooner rather than later, but let me tell you something, it's not a pleasant feeling. No pain whatsoever, but nearly tripped and fell about three times while walking the dogs, your toes tend to catch on the ground because it's hanging lower than you'd expect.

Never even heard of drop foot before Jaylon and now I'm actually dealing with it. How weird is that?!

 

[tyke1doe]

Based on the comments in the Jaylon threads, you didn't need to go to the doctor for confirmation. You could have just asked one of our resident Internet doctors (who love Holiday Inn Expresses, by the way). They could have diagnosed you properly and actually given you estimated time of recovery.

 

[KJJ]

And the Jaylon Smith saga continues.

 

[cowboys2233]

Based on the comments in the Jaylon threads, you didn't need to go to the doctor for confirmation. You could have just asked one of our resident Internet doctors (who love Holiday Inn Expresses, by the way). They could have diagnosed you properly and actually given you estimated time of recovery.

It's funny, I was 99.9% sure before I walked into the doctor's office. Just bizarre that I was able to self-diagnose because of reading up on Jaylon's case. I would have been clueless otherwise.

 

[bark]

This past Saturday, I was putting down new flooring in one of our spare rooms, which required a lot of kneeling throughout the day. When I got out of bed the next morning, something didn't seem quite right - nearly fell down the stairs after a misstep with my right foot. A little more testing with my right foot and I had a sudden epiphany -- I've got drop foot. Sure enough, a trip to the doctor's confirmed my suspicion -- classic symptoms, I can't put weight on my right heel and raise the front of my foot. It simply won't move.

I suspect (hope) my condition isn't nearly as severe as Jaylon's -- the doctor did the reflex testing (tapping) on both my knee and ankle and both responded. I can feel the top of my foot (albeit, slightly numb) and the doctor did say she expressed hope it was going to return to normal sooner rather than later, but let me tell you something, it's not a pleasant feeling. No pain whatsoever, but nearly tripped and fell about three times while walking the dogs, your toes tend to catch on the ground because it's hanging lower than you'd expect.

Never even heard of drop foot before Jaylon and now I'm actually dealing with it. How weird is that?!

You are gonna need to get out a rash of crytic tweets posthaste.
And Godspeed on the healing!

 

[Hardline]

A personal medical issue used to create another Jaylon Smith thread.
I love it.

 

[The Quest for Six]

Based on the comments in the Jaylon threads, you didn't need to go to the doctor for confirmation. You could have just asked one of our resident Internet doctors (who love Holiday Inn Expresses, by the way). They could have diagnosed you properly and actually given you estimated time of recovery.

Dr Jerry Jones???

 

[paladin]

I'd be interested in knowing your Dr. suggested therapy.
Wishing you a speedy recovery!

 

[MRV52]

We graduate more Doctor's in here than Harvard.

 

[cowboys2233]

A personal medical issue used to create another Jaylon Smith thread.
I love it.

No, it's using a Jaylon Smith reference to create a cowboys2233 thread. This is about me. Pay attention. LOL.

 

[Ranching]

This past Saturday, I was putting down new flooring in one of our spare rooms, which required a lot of kneeling throughout the day. When I got out of bed the next morning, something didn't seem quite right - nearly fell down the stairs after a misstep with my right foot. A little more testing with my right foot and I had a sudden epiphany -- I've got drop foot. Sure enough, a trip to the doctor's confirmed my suspicion -- classic symptoms, I can't put weight on my right heel and raise the front of my foot. It simply won't move.

I suspect (hope) my condition isn't nearly as severe as Jaylon's -- the doctor did the reflex testing (tapping) on both my knee and ankle and both responded. I can feel the top of my foot (albeit, slightly numb) and the doctor did say she expressed hope it was going to return to normal sooner rather than later, but let me tell you something, it's not a pleasant feeling. No pain whatsoever, but nearly tripped and fell about three times while walking the dogs, your toes tend to catch on the ground because it's hanging lower than you'd expect.

Never even heard of drop foot before Jaylon and now I'm actually dealing with it. How weird is that?!

Sorry about your injury, but on the bright side, maybe you can be our new War Daddy.

 

[Ranching]

A personal medical issue used to create another Jaylon Smith thread.
I love it.

I dropped my lucky rabbits foot, does that count?

 

[cowboys2233]

I'd be interested in knowing your Dr. suggested therapy.
Wishing you a speedy recovery!

Three days of ibuprofen (more for any swelling which might be inhibiting the nerve), and strengthening exercises with an elastic band. If no improvement, wait a little longer. If no improvement after a couple of weeks, phase 2, discuss surgical options, etc. Here is what reassures me though -- I don't recall having this the night before, when I was doing all the floor stuff, only the next morning. That tells me that the nerve became inflamed during the night and just a matter of waiting for it to calm down. I would think if I had actually damaged it while kneeling, the symptoms would have presented themselves immediately. I could be wrong but that's what I'm going with.

Interesting though, the doctor was not concerned about physical exertion heading forward -- she recommended staying away from any workouts involving quick steps (treadmill) because of the lack of sure footing and potential for falling but didn't seem concerned at all about other types of workouts and that the more movement, the better. Nevertheless, I've decided to relax for a few days at least, my nerve needs a vacation.

 

[cowboys2233]

Sorry about your injury, but on the bright side, maybe you can be our new War Daddy.

Yeah, after dealing with this for a couple of days, the recent videos of Jaylon's workouts should be very reassuring -- yes, he is still wearing the brace but I don't see how he could be making those cuts as sharply as he is without significant nerve improvement too. This thing is a rolled ankle waiting to happen.

 

[Risen Star]

With the 60th pick in the 2017 NFL Draft the Dallas Cowboys select.....

This past Saturday, I was putting down new flooring in one of our spare rooms, which required a lot of kneeling throughout the day. When I got out of bed the next morning, something didn't seem quite right - nearly fell down the stairs after a misstep with my right foot. A little more testing with my right foot and I had a sudden epiphany -- I've got drop foot. Sure enough, a trip to the doctor's confirmed my suspicion -- classic symptoms, I can't put weight on my right heel and raise the front of my foot. It simply won't move.

I suspect (hope) my condition isn't nearly as severe as Jaylon's -- the doctor did the reflex testing (tapping) on both my knee and ankle and both responded. I can feel the top of my foot (albeit, slightly numb) and the doctor did say she expressed hope it was going to return to normal sooner rather than later, but let me tell you something, it's not a pleasant feeling. No pain whatsoever, but nearly tripped and fell about three times while walking the dogs, your toes tend to catch on the ground because it's hanging lower than you'd expect.

Never even heard of drop foot before Jaylon and now I'm actually dealing with it. How weird is that?!

 

[cowboys2233]

With the 60th pick in the 2017 NFL Draft the Dallas Cowboys select.....

Sadly, I've been training for a half marathon in April and a full marathon in May. This drop foot business isn't helping.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

This past Saturday, I was putting down new flooring in one of our spare rooms, which required a lot of kneeling throughout the day. When I got out of bed the next morning, something didn't seem quite right - nearly fell down the stairs after a misstep with my right foot. A little more testing with my right foot and I had a sudden epiphany -- I've got drop foot. Sure enough, a trip to the doctor's confirmed my suspicion -- classic symptoms, I can't put weight on my right heel and raise the front of my foot. It simply won't move.

I suspect (hope) my condition isn't nearly as severe as Jaylon's -- the doctor did the reflex testing (tapping) on both my knee and ankle and both responded. I can feel the top of my foot (albeit, slightly numb) and the doctor did say she expressed hope it was going to return to normal sooner rather than later, but let me tell you something, it's not a pleasant feeling. No pain whatsoever, but nearly tripped and fell about three times while walking the dogs, your toes tend to catch on the ground because it's hanging lower than you'd expect.

Never even heard of drop foot before Jaylon and now I'm actually dealing with it. How weird is that?!

I guess you're lucky Jaylon didn't suffer with something else that uncontrollably drops.

 

[StarBoyz83]

My dad broke his leg over 2 years ago and still has drop foot and no feeling in his foot.

 

[Zekeats]

2 idiots with pictures of the cars gotta make their stupid remarks. Best of luck to you cowboys2233 in getting your foot right again. My father had major back and neck surgery and has had that horrible drop foot ever since and it pains me to see the way he moves. Hoping for the best for you both.

 

[GhostOfPelluer]

But can you play with a brace? I wouldn't get optimistic until you can climb a tree blindfolded using only your effected foot.