I have an on and off relationship with my cane

I have an on and off relationship with my cane...luckily more off than on.

Presently I'm back on...my right leg has been getting weaker. I can no longer stand alone on just my right leg for longer than a few seconds.

This has been making exercise more difficult. I can still walk 3 miles, but my left leg is doing most of the work and I can feel the strain.

Not sure what is going on with the leg. My neurologist says I have some neuropathy going on, not sure what it is due too. Sciatica has played a part in the past, but this feels differant.

Using a cane is helpful and hopefully I can get back to the point where I'm not using it.

Do any of you have an on an off relationship with a cane or now using a scooter or wheelchair?

Hugs, Robin

Oh my, I'm sorry you are having such a hard time!

Heather, I understand your reluctance to use a cane. I felt the same way in the beginning...and I was alot older. It really does help. The first time using it might feel strange but you find out that it makes getting around easier. There are so many differant styles and colors to choose from. I own a couple of them. Google canes and check it out :)

You might not need to use a cane everyday but it is great to have one if you need it. I know Sherrine has one with a seat built into it...cool!

Hugs, Robin

Sometimes I get really bad to where I want to use a cane. I have days where moving is impossible and yet I need to get going. Last month I went on a day trip and knew I would probably need one, just to be able to walk. But, due to my stubborness, i resisted. Biggest mistake I ever did. I was in so much pain and so fatigued and weak for like 2 weeks afterwards.
See, I have days and even weeks where it is that bad for me, but at the same time, my stubborness will not allow me. Next time I go on any type of walking trip (which I enjoy a lot), I will use one if I have to. That way I can still be able to enjoy all the joys of sightseeing and be in less pain. At least it will be better than sitting at home having no fun on my couch.

Robin...I saw a cane in one of the Hubby's catalogs.  It has a plunger-thingy on the tip, a rubber what- cha- ma callit on the handle so your hand doesn't slip off and....A magnifying glass attached to a retractable chain on the side so you can whip it out to look at labels in the grocery store or in Sherrine's case...the toilet flusher in the middle of the night!  Now how totally excellent is that!

huggies

Donna

Robin...I looked for the catalog can't find it...but of course.  It did have many fibromite friendly items but I don't remember the Monster Toilet Seat.  It also had one of those chairs that flings you across the room with the push of a button and some kind of a movement activated key chain that made a noise...so you could find it it your purse immediatley instead of rooting around in all the compartments forever...Geez...would that even work?  I can't find my cell phone when it rings in my purse...Oh well...sound good anyway, LOL!

I still wish the Neck Basket was for real!

huggies

Donna

Robin, we can alter the Neck Basket so that it would be fibromite friendly.  Attach a bungy cord to the handles so that it hangs low...about boob length.  No stress on the neck that way.  Think of how you could put a Coke with a long straw in there and walk around drinking it...stack the Milky Way Bars like a tower then just bend your head and snag one...just think of the food you could haul around and never have to go to the cupboard.  With the Neck Basket you could sit in the chair that propels you across the room ALL DAY and never get up except to pee!

Oh, I need to get a job.

huggies

Donna

I started using a cane after a car accident. Don't need it daily now but I drive 3 hours to see my daughter so it helps when I am traveling because I get so stiff in the car. The fold up ones are nice because they fit in a large purse.