Last post Sun, May 04 2008 10:35 AM by hinge404. 2 replies.
I just want to let you all know what going through. I have been taking Tysabri for 14 months now, and it is working so good. My only problem, is my walking. I have tried a wheelchair, a MAFO and I have also tried a Walkaide from Hanger Prosthetics. The walkaide upon testing allowed me to walk with no other devices but the leg cuff with a box!!
I have been trying to make medicare see this, and my doctor is telling me that I am not that bad; but I AM!!!!
Can someone help me to find a way to make Medicare realize that this is the only thing holding me back!!
Thank you and God bless!
Shawn Stopper
I would hire a disability attorney. You would be amazed at how much they can move things along. My Wife and I tried for almost two years to get me disability, and was turned down each time. When I finally hired an attorney, it took no time at all. Good luck to you!
I do not know how much a Walkaide costs. But Medicare considers the cost to benefit ratio and already has a list of approved mobility aids. While the ability to walk is very important to you, it is not as important to Medicare. If you need a mobility aid, they will only bestow their blessing on something that is cheap and guaranteed to work on everyone.
