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Abt 2 weeks ago i developed severe drop foot (0/5). w/in 1 wk of starting b12, it improved to a 1/5 and is now abt 2. is biking (street) safe?
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No: No, not with 2/5 muscle strength. Wait until 4/5 for street bicycling.
Answered 8/26/2013
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Unsafe: At 1/5 you are too unstable fot his activity. Wait until minimum of 3-4/5.
Answered 8/25/2013
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