Hi Darah~ I think you are the same "Darah" that I crossed paths w/a few yrs ago elsewhere! It is really nice to see your post.

About the footdrop.. The others' have given you some good advice and all I can add is that I too, do not adjust well to using devices that are yet another reminder of the way I used to do things. Stubborn? Yes.

My Dr had a leg/foot brace made for me, of which the insurance DID pay for, BUT, it's in the back of my closet collecting dust. I wore it for a short while. The newer ones are so much better than mine.

Hope to see you posting more.