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Hello, Ed
Drip foot? Me too, too. (Can I say "too, too"?) Or I had a debilitating case some years ago. For several weeks, I clunked about town in a boot. My orthotics, however, pre-date my drop foot by many years, to my early adult years when I was a long-distance runner. Even now, as I zig zag about with my neuropathy (I told you I like that expression, "zig zag"), I have orthotics in all of my shoes. They certainly help with keeping ankles, knees, and hips in alignment. Without them, I'm sure my balance would be much worse. Unfortunately, my insurance doesn't pay for my orthotics; it may help "some," I'm just not sure. My orthotics, though, are not prescription (although I get them from my in-network pediatrist), so that may be the difference.
Stay well!
Ray
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Ray - As it is often said, each person has to figure out what works best for her or his particular situation. I'm glad you were able to find orthotics that help you. I am finding one thing a little odd lately. I have the feeling that the neuropathy tends to level off for a while, then a change takes place...normally not better. My last change which involved worse balance in conjunction with increased neuropathy took place around early November. The increase was in neuropathy where it already exists, below knee but not moving upward towards knee. Been same for about 4 months.