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Peripheral Neuropathy life changing
Neuropathy | Last Active: May 23 10:17am | Replies (93)Comment receiving replies
Sounds sadly too familiar to me. What are AFOs? All these abbreviations are new to me. Peripheral neuropathy has taken over my life in last two years. Now I have MGUS ? as well. I have zero balance as of about a year ago and several falls. I use my newly acquired walker “ almost” all the time. I greatly appreciate “Connect” as I am learning so much about this dreadful condition.
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@pnpam75 and @orsons - Sorry about the abbreviation. AFO - ankle foot orthotics. I have drop foot with peripheral neuropathy and tripped a few times. Was fitted with these orthotics which keep the foot from dropping down and tripping. It fits inside my sneaks and a strap goes around the lower leg and keeps my ankle at about a 90-degree angle so the foot can't get "caught" and then trip. These also improved my balance by more than 70%. Prescription was needed and issued by my primary doctor. Then went to a company that specializes in the fitting and sale of such items.
As far as abbreviations go, Google will usually identify them for me. I jut type it in the search box. I’ve learned through Connect that TKR is total knee replacement!
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Yes know what you mean about abbreviations drives you mad. Sorry to hear your plight. Sometimes I go off balance so some of my lovely boots can no longer wear. Don't want to risk breaking a bone or worse. It's a drag having peripheral neuropathy and a mystery. All very strange.