Not sure which forum to ask this, hope this is okay.
I am confused as to whether it is necessary to use all of these walking aids.
I have been using a cane; my dr prescribed an AFO and told me to think about taking Ampyra (he also gave me some literature) and we would talk about it at my next visit.
When I was at the orthotist the other day, he said that with the brace he is making I might not need a cane. He was pretty arrogant so I was not sure if he felt he made a better device than others or that the brace might really prevent me from tripping and falling.
Does anyone use all three aids? two of them? I would prefer not taking more medication (for each symptom I have the dr is prescribing medicine) if it is not absolutely necessary. I will talk to my dr at my next visit in 3 months but wondering what others do.
I am confused as to whether it is necessary to use all of these walking aids.
I have been using a cane; my dr prescribed an AFO and told me to think about taking Ampyra (he also gave me some literature) and we would talk about it at my next visit.
When I was at the orthotist the other day, he said that with the brace he is making I might not need a cane. He was pretty arrogant so I was not sure if he felt he made a better device than others or that the brace might really prevent me from tripping and falling.
Does anyone use all three aids? two of them? I would prefer not taking more medication (for each symptom I have the dr is prescribing medicine) if it is not absolutely necessary. I will talk to my dr at my next visit in 3 months but wondering what others do.
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