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Peripheral sensory neuropathy - Anyone tried Walkasins?

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@positivehealth I recently tried Walkasins when a local rep brought some to my home. They were amazing. I have balance issues because of my neuropathy. With the Walkasins, the balance issue seemed to immediately disappear and I felt as if I had gone 4 years back in time to the way I walked before all this started. My doctor has filled out all the prescription paperwork, and RxFunction has sent everything required to my insurance, BCBS. I've been waiting since November with no word. I talked with someone at the company headquarters last week and she said it was now just a waiting game to see if the insurance would approve. Meantime, I asked what would be the cost if I purchased them myself. The pair of Walkasins costs $9520. There is only a 2-year warranty on the modules. After that if something went wrong you would have to re-purchase. Also, the insoles have to be replaced about every year at a cost of $840. I don't have that kind of money. At this point, I almost wish the local rep had not let me try them, as I am feeling more and more than insurance is not going to help.... and they will be out of my reach. And they were SO helpful with my walking!! Best wishes! Mike

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@domiha when I talked to them they said no way to try to test them out had to buy and return at a 800 cost if they did not work out. Where did you find a Rep ? They told me they have applied to Medicare for approval but no update as yet. I heard the VA was paying for them. I have the balance and numbness in legs and feet and bad balance use a rollator to walk. let us know what your insurance says good luck Milo in Georgia

Mike @domiha hoping your insurance helps cover the cost of the Walkasins. If not, I'm wondering if this might be helpful - something that retrains the brain (neuroplasticity) to improve your gait and walking using a cane - https://www.getnexstride.com/.

@domiha
Hello
It is great to hear that Walkasins helped improved your walking.
Hopefully you will get them soon.
Thank you for all the details
It is most helpful.
How long have you had neuropathy in your feet?
Also do you have numbness or spongy feeling in your feet that affects your balance?
Appreciate all the info
Best Wishes