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Check out these Nike shoes. They slip on like a clog, then zip around the heel and close with Velcro. Same prices as regular Nike shoes, but much better looking than shoes sold by medical supply stores. You can buy them on Nike website.

Vertical platform lift might also be cost effective for you, as it could change the calculus on the need for a master suite addition vs remodel of current master suite. Additions are usually much more expensive, and you might be able to get more out of your SAH grant.

If it isn't too late, you may want to look into a vertical platform lift instead of a stair glide. You would not have to deal with transfering to the seat at top and bottom. VA Prosthetics can provide the lift and the basic installation, but you would have to pay for any site preparation out of...

Yes I have AFOs for both legs. Got bigger shoes and toe numbness is gone. Still need to find the perfect shoes, but the brace situation is much better.

Nikki I wore the AFOs yesterday with much better result. No extra soreness afterwards, although the toe numbness is still there (likely only because I need bigger shoes) Actually looking forward to wearing them today to a sailor's retirement ceremony and walking almost like a healthy person...

Nikki I got my AFOs yesterday. Nice looking carbon fiber kind. First impression was that they were awesome. They helped me walk so much more normally. However, after wearing them only a couple of hours (walking or standing maybe 20 mins of that time) my toes were numb and I couldn't wait to get...

Thanks everyone for posting this info. I appreciate it. I Know your time is precious, like mine is these days. I have my first appointment at an ALS clinic (Virginia Mason in Seattle) on the 20th of January. I plan to ask about ankle foot orthotic and methylcobalamin (thanks Nikki) I will also...

Thanks all. Mike, I checked out that PDF. Good to have the info consolidated like that. I have been using DAV for help with the VA disability evaluation. I have maxed out my SGLI and plan to convert it to VGLI when the time comes. It's a great benefit. Tillie, thanks for the tips. I am on...

Hello everyone. My name is Curtis. I am a 45 year old husband and father. I was diagnosed just before Christmas with ALS, though I had strongly suspected that I had it for a few months prior. I am on active duty in the Navy and am now going through a medical board which will medically retire...