Knee Braces

mhmilligan

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Posted 4/11/2008 2:23 AM (GMT 0)

I am going to a Orthotics next wed to get Knee braces. does anyone else have knee braces here and how do you like them?

lavendar

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Posted 4/11/2008 6:02 AM (GMT 0)

I've never had prescription type knee braces. So far only the over the counter type. I am planning on going soon to see an ortho. but one of the Dr.'s I see suggested I ask for a snyvile (sp) injection. It's supposed to help with osteoarthritis of knees. Am interested in the braces since I really don't want to have the knee surgeries. june

mhmilligan

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Posted 4/11/2008 6:08 AM (GMT 0)

I tried on a pair of Knee support and they hurt, so i called my disability office and they told me i was covered
i will let everyone know how it goes on Wed

June17 you should look into braces

Hugs
Martina

Ducky

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Posted 4/11/2008 12:36 PM (GMT 0)

hey Martina.. did you get the knee braces? How are you doing?

Ducky

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Posted 4/11/2008 12:37 PM (GMT 0)

sorry.. I haven't had my coffee yet, I just ready that you are going next Wednesday.. sheesh.. sorry.. I need my coffee..

mhmilligan

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Posted 4/11/2008 7:47 PM (GMT 0)

No problem i will let you know next wed about the braces

sjkly

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Posted 4/11/2008 9:48 PM (GMT 0)

You might want to at least research the injections they can be very helpful with OA.
Sj

mhmilligan

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Posted 4/11/2008 11:28 PM (GMT 0)

thanks i will check into after

mhmilligan

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Posted 4/11/2008 11:29 PM (GMT 0)

I am now going to the Orthotics on Friday with my worker

lavendar

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Posted 4/18/2008 6:52 AM (GMT 0)

Please try and explain to me how disabilty plays a roll in the brace situation. Do they pay even if you have another insurance? Do they pay an additional sum for needed medical , braces, blood pressue monitors etc.?

mhmilligan

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Posted 4/18/2008 6:54 AM (GMT 0)

i live in British Columbia Canada, they pay for any medical you need, such as braces. Diabetes supplies, Special shoes etc i have no other insurance so i don't know how that would work!

where do you live June17?

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