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Originally Posted by Erin524
if you have foot drop, has he either Rx an AFO (Ankle Foot Orthotic) for you to wear, or has he sent you to a physiatrist (a medical doctor that specializes in physical therapies and rehabilitiation. Physiatrists can also Rx an AFO)
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Erin, my neuro knows I have no insurance. He talked to me about the AFO, but he said its very expensive and gave me the idea to go to a medical supply store and they have a strap thing that wraps around the leg just under the knee and goes to the foot to hold it up. He says its not as nice as the one they mold onto your leg, but it does the same thing. I cant afford PT so I dont go. I just do what I can at home. Neuro gave me a few strength building exercising ideas to do at home for the foot drop. Hes not a bad doctor, he's actually the most recommended MS doc in my area. He does speeches and conferences for the NMSS. He goes all over the country trying to bring MS awareness and donations to help find a cure. Just sometimes, he sure knows how to tick me off!