Gary, The clinical trial is for 3 years. I get to keep it after that time. The full price of it would be between $4500. and $5000. if not on the trial. That is the going rate for it in Canada and the USA The additional costs that are not covered are for the electrodes. These need to be replaced every 10 days to 2 weeks. Here they cost $25. for a a pkg which holds two sets so they do me for almost a month. Then it also requires a AA battery which I replace about every 6 weeks. It has really helped me. If you would like to research it a bit more then just put the word 'WalkAide' into Google.
Heather in Calgary ----- Original Message ----- From: Gary Thomas To: Pieter and Heather ; [email protected] Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2009 6:57 PM Subject: Re: [TMIC] RE: Device helps woman walk Heather, It was interesting to read about your use of the "WalkAide" since I did not know, when I put that article on the list this morning, that anyone I had heard of, with TM, was using it. Thanks for writing and I hope all goes well. By clinical trial, is there a time limit, or do get to keep the device? Is there additional costs? Just curious. Fortunately, at this point I am not in need of such a device. Gary in Michigan. ----- Original Message ----- From: Pieter and Heather To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2009 8:47 PM Subject: [TMIC] RE: Device helps woman walk I have not sent message to the list for a long time. However do read the digest every day. I too use the 'WalkAide' and have since May of 2008. It has really helped me with the drop-foot. I am in a clinical trial for it here in Alberta which is wonderful for me as the cost is very high but I did not have to pay more than $500. The only thing is that not every person is able to use it. The clinic needed to establish that the peroneal nerve is still intact or still working properly. If it isn't then the device won't work for you. It has been amazing to use it and my leg is much much less tired. I no longer need cortizone shots in my hip every 6 months due to the pain from twisting my leg to the outside and dragging the leg with the 'foot-drop' I feel so very fortunate to be in this trial and that this has worked for me. Heather in Calgary
