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Leg getting weaker

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jacquie21023
jacquie21023

hi, I had polio when I was 4 and had to wear a brace for a few years. When I was 29 I had reconstructive surgery done so when I walked I wouldn’t throw my foot but rather it came straight forward. I ended up looking like I just had a limp and it seemed was always asked “did u hurt yourself?”

about 8 months ago I noticed my leg getting weaker on the left leg, which is a little over 1” shorter. My right side that’s always been stronger developed sciatica and is now weaker also. The last couple weeks I found myself not being able to lift my foot all the way which ends up hitting my toe when the foot comes forward. I realize the the new nerves/muscles that branded off from my paralyzed muscle are wearing out. Is anyone experiencing this?  Thanks

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    jwolf jacquie21023

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    Hi Jacquie,

    I am 39 and although I did not know I ever had Polio in a recent appointment around increasing left leg and now foot drop, my Dr. mentioned I have history of polio. I always have had left leg weakness, but as of about 2 years ago it increasingly worse. My left thigh is thinner and I cannot move my left foot except my toes downwards. Dr. mentioned just to do check ups yearly and prescribe an orthosis for my left foot to help stabilize.

    Thanks for any comment or recommendations.

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