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How long will drop foot last with peripheral neuropathy?
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Depends on the cause: It depends on the cause of your peripheral neuropathy (diabetes, hereditary condition, nerve impingement , stroke, prior surgeries). A neurologist would be best served to give you an educated answer based on nerve testing.
Answered 3/14/2016
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