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walk aid for sale?

I had 6 strokes twenty years ago and have had a drop foot since then. I was fitted for the walk aid about a year ago and it was great !!!!  But the insurance wouldn't pay for it. surprise, surprise !   I am asking if anyone has a walk aid for sale? right leg.
I would really appreciate it.
thank you
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5112396 tn?1378017983
In the United States, since you need a prescription for a Walkaide, it's illegal to sell on to third parties - just like any other medication. Just bear in mind, if you pursue purchasing from an unlicensed individual on the internet, they're conducting an illegal transaction. Ebay specifically does not allow this type of device to be sold on its site. From http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/prescriptions.html

"Many medical devices that require a prescription aren't allowed, for example:
Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) units and their accessories that require a prescription"

This is for the safety of consumers.

I agree with JJ that contacting your local stroke association is a great place to start to help legally source and fund this device.
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987762 tn?1671273328
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Hi there, your post has actually landed in the MS community but medhelp isn't the type of site that sells or buys second hand goods, i would suggest you consider looking at places like ebay and try contacting your local stroke association as they often have donated aides to sell or give away.

Hope that helps...........JJ
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