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Peripheral sensory neuropathy - Anyone tried Walkasins?

Posted by ssjohns @ssjohns, Apr 25, 2023

I have recently been diagnosed with PSN and I’ve been searching for remedies. I am looking into the spinal cord stimulator and recently discovered a product called Walkasins by RxFunction. It is a prosthetic device you insert in your shoe which sends signals to your brain from the bottom of your feet. Looks promising for balance and gait issues and will help prevent falls because it enables you to feel your feet. This requires a doctors prescription and I assume is covered by insurance. Has anyone else use this product?

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timber3085 | @timber3085 | Jun 1 10:47am

I have been watching them for sometime now., it’s a very slow process. Thanks

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swolf5 | @swolf5 | Jun 3 2:17pm
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Thank you John. I appreciate your help to reach as many people as possible. I hope I can get some good feedback. I have called the company and requested a callback in order to get my doctor this device for me. I am really having a difficult time getting around and require a Rollator and wheelchair. It took about eight years to get my diagnosis so I’m behind and trying to find a solution as soon as possible. I am also looking into the spinal cord stimulation (SCS) implant for the pain.

Thanks again. Ssjohns

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I am scheduled for the install of the spinal cord stimulator at the end of the month. I’m praying it will work and I will keep you posted on the outcome.

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debbiehirsch | @debbiehirsch | Jun 5 6:39am

I had a horrible trial stimulator by nevro. It never worked and my leads started to bleed by day 4. It did not provide me with any relief and it was a horrible experience. I hope it helps you more then me.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jun 5 7:36am

Just thought I would try and get this discussion back on topic. If you want to connect with other members for WinSantor, Nevro and other spinal cord stimulators there are many different discussions and member comments. All you have to do is click on the Connect search and type in the specifics - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/?search=.

Want to learn more about Walkasins for neuropathy? - https://rxfunction.com/patients/

@3740 I see that you were interested but cost was a concern. Did you contact RxFunction directly to find out how much it would cost? - https://rxfunction.com/contact/

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yette | @yette | 12 hours ago

I purchased Walkasins for the first time in 2024 and they have helped me. One of my feet was losing the ability to function as a foot and this device has helped with that; improving to the point of no longer feeling as though it would no longer support me. Along with that came a much greater feeling of confidence in my mobility so I am very grateful for that. Unfortunately, I am now learning that the cost of this device now (both feet and ankles) has more than doubled in price with them now costing slightly over $10,000.00 and, as with many of you, this may be unaffordable. (I originally paid somewhere in the neighborhood of $4000.00.). This is rather astounding to me and while I am grateful for the device and the know how behind them I can't help but be filled with a nagging term of "price gouging"(?). Let's stay informed.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | 11 hours ago
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I purchased Walkasins for the first time in 2024 and they have helped me. One of my feet was losing the ability to function as a foot and this device has helped with that; improving to the point of no longer feeling as though it would no longer support me. Along with that came a much greater feeling of confidence in my mobility so I am very grateful for that. Unfortunately, I am now learning that the cost of this device now (both feet and ankles) has more than doubled in price with them now costing slightly over $10,000.00 and, as with many of you, this may be unaffordable. (I originally paid somewhere in the neighborhood of $4000.00.). This is rather astounding to me and while I am grateful for the device and the know how behind them I can't help but be filled with a nagging term of "price gouging"(?). Let's stay informed.

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Welcome @yette, thanks for sharing your experience with Walkasins. It’s really too bad that the cost is prohibitive for most folks with neuropathy. I remember all of the hope we had when they first were announced and we saw a prototype back in 2016 or so at a meeting of the Minnesota Neuropathy Association. I think back then they thought that the cost might be in the $1200 range.

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