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Can lupus cause drop foot?
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Yes!: You must have vasculitis on going supplying blood the the nerve (vasa vasorum). The are several nerves in the lower extremity that can be compromised in cause foot drop. Very rare, however. Clearly the most common cause of foot drop is peroneal palsy or an s1 back, nerve foot compression.
Answered 6/4/2016
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It's possible.: Foot drop can have many different causes and lupus should not be ruled out. Getting evaluated will give you the best diagnosis and treatment plan you may need!
Answered 5/13/2016
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