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[BoyFallDown]

Well, I was at the Dr's office yesterday when the Dr asked if i had any movement in my feet. I, as usual, said no. But almost as if my body was rebelling against my words, the toes on my right foot moved slightly. I can now move them consistently, ever so slightly. It's exciting because its the first progress I've seen below the knee since my accident, but I don't know if it really means anything. What are you guys experiences with this?

Since the accident (little over a year ago), I am left with full feeling, except from the ankle down, which is dulled, but not gone completely. I have burning pain in my feet if I don't take my medicine. I can extend my right leg at the knee, but not enough to stand on, or do anything really functional with except cross my left leg over and lift it off the ground. I have regained a lot of hip function, moving legs in and out, back and forth. I can tense my hamstrings, but not enough to move my leg at all, just a very light contraction. I have full bowel / bladder control and feeling. Needless to say, all things considered, I was very lucky.

Anyone with similar circumstances? How long has it been since your injury, and what kind of progress have you made?

Edited by BoyFallDown, 11 December 2011 - 01:01 AM.

[lavenderthistle]

every injury and every person is different. I would consider controlled movement a positive sign. Keep a diary of progress, work what works and keep working it. While you're at it try moving other parts. Never stop trying.

[mellowgator]

the first year or so will be very telling. you still could get a lot of return and you should concentrate on moving your feet and legs. as you see when you thought about moving your toes you could.

i started taking valium in rehab for spasms. when i got pregnant 7 years later i had to stop all medications and i discovered i could move a couple of toes. anti-spamatics can hide return.

i've been injured for 25 years. most of my return happened in the first 2 years.

Edited by mellowgator, 11 December 2011 - 02:56 AM.

[qbounce]

Not sure, BFD,
You never set yur profile page. So, who really knows, ya know?

[BoyFallDown]

 qbounce, on 14 December 2011 - 04:55 AM, said:

Not sure, BFD,
You never set yur profile page. So, who really knows, ya know?

Not sure what that has to do with anything..?

[goose]

 BoyFallDown, on 17 December 2011 - 06:19 AM, said:

 qbounce, on 14 December 2011 - 04:55 AM, said:

Not sure, BFD,
You never set yur profile page. So, who really knows, ya know?

Not sure what that has to do with anything..?

I think he wanted to know what level of injury you have. Such as C5, L1...When was your injury? Just alittle back ground info on you....to help us better understand you and your injury.


I'm a C4/5 and taught myself to wiggle my toes and move 1 ankle after much trying(almost a year) but that wasn't enough for any kind of function. Most return occurs within the first 2 years. You can improve strength and endurance later.

Edited by goose, 17 December 2011 - 06:37 AM.

[BoyFallDown]

 goose, on 17 December 2011 - 06:36 AM, said:

 BoyFallDown, on 17 December 2011 - 06:19 AM, said:

 qbounce, on 14 December 2011 - 04:55 AM, said:

Not sure, BFD,
You never set yur profile page. So, who really knows, ya know?

Not sure what that has to do with anything..?

I think he wanted to know what level of injury you have. Such as C5, L1...When was your injury? Just alittle back ground info on you....to help us better understand you and your injury.


I'm a C4/5 and taught myself to wiggle my toes and move 1 ankle after much trying(almost a year) but that wasn't enough for any kind of function. Most return occurs within the first 2 years. You can improve strength and endurance later.

Oh, honestly I'm not sure. I've explained a few times before in previous posts since the box on the profile is too small. Basically I fractured a ton of stuff and the dr's are not sure where the damage to my spinal cord (if any) exists. The "if any" is because other dr's think it might be completely peripheral nerve related caused by an autoimmune response to massive trauma.

Edited by BoyFallDown, 21 December 2011 - 07:53 AM.

[Edinburgh Colin]

 BoyFallDown, on 21 December 2011 - 07:43 AM, said:

 goose, on 17 December 2011 - 06:36 AM, said:

 BoyFallDown, on 17 December 2011 - 06:19 AM, said:

 qbounce, on 14 December 2011 - 04:55 AM, said:

Not sure, BFD,
You never set yur profile page. So, who really knows, ya know?

Not sure what that has to do with anything..?

I think he wanted to know what level of injury you have. Such as C5, L1...When was your injury? Just alittle back ground info on you....to help us better understand you and your injury.


I'm a C4/5 and taught myself to wiggle my toes and move 1 ankle after much trying(almost a year) but that wasn't enough for any kind of function. Most return occurs within the first 2 years. You can improve strength and endurance later.

Oh, honestly I'm not sure. I've explained a few times before in previous posts since the box on the profile is too small. Basically I fractured a ton of stuff and the dr's are not sure where the damage to my spinal cord (if any) exists. The "if any" is because other dr's think it might be completely peripheral nerve related caused by an autoimmune response to massive trauma.

Again not sure that really helps, maybe if your doctors cannot diagnose you then you need to seek new doctors!
Hard to help someone if we don't know what's wrong.
EC

[greybeard]

 BoyFallDown, on 21 December 2011 - 07:43 AM, said:

the box on the profile is too small.

Hiya. If you click on the ABOUT ME tab on your profile page, you'll find plenty of room to write whatever you want.