74 patient evaluations for Walking Stick/Cane
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Feb 4, 2014 (Started May 31, 2013)
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EffectivenessModerate (for Improve mobility)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceUsually
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
Daily
Dec 1, 2013 (Started May 31, 2013)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Improve mobility)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceUsually
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
Daily
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Jan 17, 2013 (Started Apr 18, 2011)
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EffectivenessMajor (for balance problems)
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EffectivenessModerate (for Improve mobility)
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EffectivenessModerate (for pain in lower back)
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EffectivenessSlight (for stiffness/spasticity)
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Side effectsMild (pain in left shoulder, numbness and tingling in hands)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
Daily
Advice & Tips:
I have difficultly in using the cane on some days due to my hands/wrists going numb or weak or tingling with use. It also can cause my left shoulder to start hurting and causing a fire like burning and sharp stabbing pain.
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Dec 11, 2012 (Started Jul 01, 2012)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Improve mobility)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Get a cane earlier rather than later. It will dramatically improve your mobility in the early stages of ALS where if affects your legs.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
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