Heather, It was interesting to read about your use of the "WalkAide" since I did not know, when I put that article on the list this morning, that anyone I had heard of, with TM, was using it. Thanks for writing and I hope all goes well. By clinical trial, is there a time limit, or do get to keep the device? Is there additional costs? Just curious. Fortunately, at this point I am not in need of such a device.
Gary in Michigan. ----- Original Message ----- From: Pieter and Heather To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2009 8:47 PM Subject: [TMIC] RE: Device helps woman walk I have not sent message to the list for a long time. However do read the digest every day. I too use the 'WalkAide' and have since May of 2008. It has really helped me with the drop-foot. I am in a clinical trial for it here in Alberta which is wonderful for me as the cost is very high but I did not have to pay more than $500. The only thing is that not every person is able to use it. The clinic needed to establish that the peroneal nerve is still intact or still working properly. If it isn't then the device won't work for you. It has been amazing to use it and my leg is much much less tired. I no longer need cortizone shots in my hip every 6 months due to the pain from twisting my leg to the outside and dragging the leg with the 'foot-drop' I feel so very fortunate to be in this trial and that this has worked for me. Heather in Calgary
