Guest guest Posted January 26, 2004 Report Share Posted January 26, 2004 Pride is the first thing to go. I don't have a cane. I think I need to think about getting one though. Today scared the me a bit. Margot > I was walking from the front office to my my office and it just gave > out. I fell. Talk about embarassing. There is something new every > day! > > Margot > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 Margot, I bet it did scare you. I had a scare and I got a cane. I then had to get a 4 prong cane, I don't like it as well. Then I have my trusty walker which is my lifesaver on my BAD days. I wear a cooling vest that looks dorky as all get out. But I don't care, it helps me and that's all that matters. I'm #1 and I have to take care of me. It's that adjusting your attitude thing I had to learn....lol x0x0x0 Shirleybean999_99 wrote: Pride is the first thing to go. I don't have a cane. I think I need to think about getting one though. Today scared the me a bit.Margot> I was walking from the front office to my my office and it just gave > out. I fell. Talk about embarassing. There is something new every > day!> > Margot> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 I'm a major believer in Canadian crutches-those forearm ones. I tried a cane, and I never felt really in control and stable, because the cane could move under my hand. With the Canadian crutch you have a cuff on your forearm, you hold onto the handle, and the cane becomes an extension of your arm. I can't tell you how many falls they've saved me. Not to mention the posture improvement from a walker.. Sam in Boston..no Nor'Easter, but flake by flake.. Go PATS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2004 Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 I always felt wobbly with a cane too-if I was going to fall, I couldn't stabilize the cane to stabilize ME! I can't tell you how much the crutches have helped in my walking. And the posture improvement seeps over into when I'm sitting or walking around the house w/o crutches as well. I'd advise checking w/doc for PT prescription and getting evaluated for them. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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