HIYA DARAH!

It's good to see you!

I say use whatever you have to use to get where you want to be and do what you want to do. There's no shame in using tools, regardless of what people who don't matter think, and "you'll look soooo good" doing it with your own particular style!!!

Yes, Av8rGirl, I'm home. It took me awhile, but like Dorothy, I learned that "there's no place like home."

I just need to dust Duke off and start taking him with me. He does have many uses. Aside from getting things off top shelves, rapping inconsiderate jerks on the ankle (so sorry--my bad!), and generally keeping me vertical, I could use it as a pointer when I lead my meetings.

When I was using my cane more regularly, I found that with people I know who looked a bit startled by it, I just introduced them to "Duke", my friend, and it lightened the mood substantially. I guess it's time for Duke to make some new friends!

I knew it was YOU! I just remember you being so kind when I was an up and running "newbie". Geez, that was about 4 yrs ago.

So glad you've popped back into sight. We missed ya!

Hi Darah, I don't think I know you, but I am so glad you are here....Welcome!!

Hi Darah,

I too have had trouble with Foot Drop. Now I wear orthotics on both legs, not too pretty but it keeps me upright and moving!

I was fitted for them at an Orthopaedic Clinic, made a cast of both legs. They were a little pricy, but I've had them for about 11 yrs. or so. I find they really help with the Foot Drop thingy, but if I stay on my feet for too long it bothers my back.


Sharon [/I]

when my foot decides to flop ......... my arms go out like an airplane and then i give it my best shot not to kiss the pavement. then if i manage to stay upright i say something like "Ta Da!" ........... and then promise myself i will lose the vanity and bring out "lucy" which is my back up........(cane) nothing fancy like yours lol and get real with myself.

however........
since i am unable to fly and the vanity usually wins out victor has set up an appointment for me for a rehab specialist. yep......i am headed for rehab...hi ho hi ho. may as well appease the man

Are you using a brace? I was just diagnosed yesterday with foot drop. Am using the foot up braces now and they really help. Bruise my leg horribly, but that's ok. Maybe you want to try that?
They're not huge metal braces, but smaller velcro braces.

hi darah!

you should post more often because you've brought some old friends up.
i also remember how helpful, supportive and kind you were to me when i first started down this path.

i just use whatever aid i need. i don't worry about what people think. i just do for me what i need to do to do the things i want. gosh, does that make any sense?