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A member asked:
Can swimming help drop foot? 3 weeks in and it's gone from 0/5 to 2-3/5. is there any way to accelerate the recovery?(b12 deficiency from billroth 2.
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Pressure palsy: The frequent cause of footdrop is compression of the fibular nerve at the knee in a vulnerable person. In your case, vitamin deficiency. Crossing your legs puts pressure on the nerve at the knee and causes damage to the myelin (insulating material). This causes an electrical block. Recovery usually starts at about 3 weeks.Exercise and B12 will help.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Drop foot: The swimming you refer to can indeed help a drop foot condition as long as the peroneal nerve or nerve involved is not permanently damaged. A good neurologist or physiatrist can determine which nerves are involved. Exercise and strengthening the limb can prove helpful.
Answered 1/15/2016
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