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Diagnosed with moderate/severe poly neuropathy: sensory motor
Neuropathy | Last Active: Mar 10, 2023 | Replies (45)Comment receiving replies
mhuddy4 - The braces are a prescription. I was in PT at the time. My physical therapist felt that the AFO's would be helpful, he contacted my primary for a prescription and I took it to the company that sells them, got fitted and my insurance did pay for the cost. The company I dealt with actually fits patients with prosthetics and orthotics. If you google walk-on flex ottobock, you will see what I am wearing. The back part does flex backwards to a degree. First week or two, wore them a few hours a day. Oh yea, felt a little weird. Each week added an hour. I now wear them from time I get up until I go to bed. I am not in the medical field. I am only providing info on what works for me with my type of neuropathy. You have a lot of issues for sure. But, if you go to or return to PT, I would start with my phys therapist, they will know what is best for you based on your individual issues.
Wish you the best! Ed
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I have neuropathy and dropped foot caused from chemo and it is both in my hands and feet. I wear the AFOs but two years later I am still wearing them and using a walker. I can not walk without the walker. My hands are no better either. My neuropathy doctor only wants to increase my meds but I do not want this. I want something that works for me wether it is a shoe or a different natural medicine. I would be thrilled to hear from somebody who shares my issues. I could walk on my own two years ago and now I am handicapped doing my best to take care of a husband who has dementia.