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Peripheral sensory neuropathy - Anyone tried Walkasins?

Neuropathy | Last Active: May 31 10:53am | Replies (117)

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Hello @ssjohns, I haven't tried Walkasins but did get to listen the research scientist that gave us a presentation at a Minnesota Neuropathy Association meeting on the new product at the time -- Lars Oddsson, PhD associated with Boston University (https://cse.umn.edu/tli/lars-oddsson-phd). You will notice that we changed your discussion title a little to better describe your discussion and help members find it. @centre has some experience that they might be able to share.

Here's a really good review and patient's perspective. Hopefully any members that may be using it will respond also.

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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

These can be obtained through the VA, but not Medicare. I am my Dads MPOA and am trying to get his PCP to get them ordered for him, but I think they are so new, that I don't think the Dr or Prosthetics know how to order them. I have had wonderful response from the company; the local rep in around the Houston TX area. He is trying to work with my Dads small clinic Dr and the larger M.Debakey VA to get this done. Once received, the rep and a PT actually come out to the house and work with the patient the 1st couple times. Since I am a stubborn daughter, I will post here again once they are received and my dad tries them. For record: Dad is 89, post stroke R side weakness for 20+ years, multiple falls with leg and arm fractures. He is able to stand, and teeter totter to the wheelchair/bedside toilet, but for now, walking is out of the question. We shall see!