Post by Lαrα on Sept 8, 2013 2:25:44 GMT -8
Feet seem to be a common problem area for us CES people but also for people in general with Spinal Cord Injuries so this information is of benefit to all SCI peeps...
I tend to have poor circulation to my feet..they are often white and feel cold..if they get warm they turn red very quickly. The nerve pain i suffer with is most worse in my feet..burning and stabbing and i also have bad spasms in my ankles.My standing and upright mobility is affected by pain in my feet as the soles of my feet become painful when weight bearing.
I have been looking at some of the common problems feet problems associated with CES and Spinal Cord Injuries in general ..please find listed with condensed descriptions:
Nerve Pain (neuropathic pain):
Neuropathic pain, commonly described as burning, stabbing, or sharp and painful hypersensitivity, is characterized as persistent and spontaneous pain, and as irregular responses of the nerves to stimuli.
Read more: inspiredsciforum.com/thread/223/nerve-pain-information-management#ixzz2eIGHKjVS
Poor Circulation:
Edema or swelling caused by fluid collecting in the tissues, usually occurs in a part of the body that is not moved frequently and is below the level of the heart (i.e., the feet, legs). Skin over areas of edema becomes thin and pale and injures easily because of poor circulation. Edema can be prevented by elevating your legs and hands frequently, performing regular Range of Motion (ROM) exercises and wearing compressive stockings.
Pressure Sores:
The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel defines a pressure ulcer as “a localized area of tissue necrosis that tends to develop when soft tissue is compressed between a bony prominence and an external surface for a prolonged period of time." More simply put, tissue death results when the soft tissue gets squeezed between a firm spot and something external to your body. The area of damage is the pressure ulcer or sore.
Read more: inspiredsciforum.com/thread/29/practical-info-pressure-sores-ulcers#ixzz2eILthWbo
Foot Drop:
Foot drop describes the inability to raise the front part of the foot due to weakness or paralysis of the muscles that lift the foot.
Read more: www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/foot_drop/foot_drop.htm
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