Drop Foot

[Vinnie2u]

Expecting a young man to play a physical game like football without full control of your leg is a recipe for disaster. He's going to over compensate and wind up injuring something else.

 

[Szczepanik]

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.

Hey hey hey, I cannot speak for all of the internet doctors but some of us actually go to school for this stuff.

 

[tyke1doe]

Hey hey hey, I cannot speak for all of the internet doctors but some of us actually go to school for this stuff.

I'm not talking about the real doctors who are on the Internet. I'm talking about guys who haven't graduated medical school and aren't real practitioners but act as if they know more than real doctors and are happy to share their knowledge over the Internet.

 

[tyke1doe]

We graduate more Doctor's in here than Harvard.

 

[jazzcat22]

I beleive he can play at a competitive level with a brace. And not,over compensate either.

I have had drop foot, in both feet for 46 years. Mine was from a virus though I had when I was 12 years old, I had operations on both Achilles to lengthen and stretch then as well as other tendons and ligament surgery to allow me to raise my feet, but the drop foot part is still there. This was in the mid 70's and medical tech is much better now.

I wore braces, plastic prosthetics that fit under my socks to help during my recovery. And I played sports and played them very well with this too. I didn't play competitive sports in high school, but played with friends and family all the time. Also played on our college softball team, as played in informal basketball leagues too.
Still plated our football every weekend too. And regular hard ball baseball with friends

So I have no doubt for what I read recently and today from what Stephen Jomes said.....Smith will play very well.....and be a big part of the Defesne this year.....

 

[jazzcat22]

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 understand what you are going through....good luck, and hang in there....

 

[vicjagger]

Be sure to post a video of your running and cutting abilities.

 

[plymkr]

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 inspired me OP, due to your story I will not do any housework for a while. Just too dangerous. Seriously tho, hope it clears up for you soon.

 

[jday]

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?!

If being on your knees can cause it, I'm surprised it's not more common...

 

[Verdict]

I really have two daughters in medical school at OSU @ Tulsa. Does that qualify me as in Internet DR? If not I will go stay in a Holiday Inn Express.

 

[noshame]

You've got Jaylon Smith's foot, I've got Romo's back, and yes, I've broken my collarbone twice. The only things I seem to be missing is Candice and multi millions

 

[AsthmaField]

I actually gave my Mother drop foot. She opened a closet door and I pointed and yelled "mouse"! She jumped and tweaked something in her lower back that somehow pinched the nerve responsible for raising the front of her foot.

Of course, there was no mouse and I was just kidding with her. I felt like a real D-bag for doing it, for sure. She never blamed me though, I blamed myself.

She had it for about two years and then one day it was just gone. It didn't really improve gradually or anything. It was just there one day and gone the next. 100% recovery.

Unfortunately though, I'm still a **** head.

 

[AsthmaField]

And OP, I'm sure yours will go away quicker than that. There wasn't any trauma like when my Mother jumped or when Jaylon was injured.

Here's to a speedy recovery and a win in your marathon.

 

[Sarge]

Did you try tackling your wife in the living room? Let us know.

 

[rwalters31]

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 read that everyone should get use to the idea that Jaylon will be playing with a braes in 2017. The only question will be how effective he will be.

 

[cowboys2233]

And OP, I'm sure yours will go away quicker than that. There wasn't any trauma like when my Mother jumped or when Jaylon was injured.

Here's to a speedy recovery and a win in your marathon.

Thanks for the positive words, **! That's my hope too, that because it wasn't the result of a traumatic injury, it is a relatively mild case. I was surprised to discover this can be the result of something as innocuous as kneeling, always assumed it was the result of a severe injury.

 

[perrykemp]

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?!

That's a bummer. Hope you make a full recovery.

How did it affect your 40 time?

 

[AzorAhai]

I actually gave my Mother drop foot. She opened a closet door and I pointed and yelled "mouse"! She jumped and tweaked something in her lower back that somehow pinched the nerve responsible for raising the front of her foot.

Of course, there was no mouse and I was just kidding with her. I felt like a real D-bag for doing it, for sure. She never blamed me though, I blamed myself.

She had it for about two years and then one day it was just gone. It didn't really improve gradually or anything. It was just there one day and gone the next. 100% recovery.

Unfortunately though, I'm still a **** head.

Removed from the will you turd.

 

[Bleu Star]

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'll be fine bro. Ignore anyone that tells you otherwise.

THE J-TRAIN IS COMING!

WOOOO WOOOOOO

 

[AsthmaField]

Removed from the will you turd.