Re: right into AFOs/no problems

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Crafty Lin()

It's been almost two years since my CMT confirmation have type 1A..but I

realize with me it's a vanity issue..I wore hand and feet braces as a

kid....very Forrest Gumpish and I was victim to some harsh taunts from my

schoolmates and I'm still overly sensitive to the issue...that problem...I

know I need to get over because I do realize that I'm putting my mobility in

harms way.I'm sure that we've come a long way in 15/20 years and the type of

AFO's have improved....and with my latest fall I should be investigating

further..but pride has a wicked way of ambushing me...I'm going to speak w/my

doctor when I get the chance...I really appreciate your input.

fumi

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- I went right into two AFO's, both hinged

and both with extra support for my ankles within two

months of my confirmation diagnosis. I have had no

problems and am now on my second pair (lost too much

weight for the first pair). With the extra support

for my ankles I find that I am no longer twisting my

ankles (which I could do while standing still!) and

they do help with the foot drop. I still drive a

regular vehicle and have no trouble, but it can

sometimes be awkward going down stairs when I am

tired - I kind of walk like enstein's monster!

Hope this helps!

Crafty Lin.