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Has anyone ever experianced foot drop after vaginal hyst?

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Dr. Mark Reed answered

No: Hello: foot drop is a condition that is related to a neurological problem with the posterior tibial muscle and requires a timely evaluation by a podiatrist. Mark reed, dpm diplomat of the american board of podiatric surgery website: http://www.Footpain.Org.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Possible: If after your hysterectomy, one of the nerves extending into your foot was either cut, or compressed with scar tissue, this would lead to a foot drop. See your gynecolist or neurosurgeon for this resolution.

Answered 8/5/2012

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