Re: Feeling bummed by canes, walkers, power chairs

February 29, 2008

Dana:Are you too young to remember Bat Masterson? That's the kind of cane you need! Or a spy type cane from one of the spy headquarters type stores! LOL When I first started using a cane I bought a folding cane that had beautiful purple flowers on it. I could put it in my purse and then bring it out if I really needed it. Sharon This email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. Re: Feeling bummed by canes, walkers, power chairs

I think in the long run one can see the motor chair as "liberating" in that it will allow you to do more and relieve some of the fatigue of walking everywhere. In the short term, it is a bummer as one feels one is giving in/or losing the battle with MS.

For me at present, that's my situation with a walking cane. I have one that I took with me on my vacation. But, I still couldn't bring myself to use it.

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------------ -- Original message ------------ -- From: "nne Svihlik" <marianne5241990@ gmail.com>

Sharon I can understand your feelings, but won't this allow you more freedom to do different things? I am sorry but I am not able to keep up with all the posts so if I missed something I am sorry. You remain in my prayers.

Hugs

nne

I feel bummed by the idea of qualifying for a power chair. But I guess I would be bummed out if they said I didn't qualify, too. It's one of those hard things--like the first time walking with a cane, using the electric scooter/cart in the grocery store for the first few times--those kind of milestones. How does everyone else feel about it?hugs)))Sharon

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February 29, 2008

Hi DebbieI hope you don't let our discussions dampen your spirits or scare you. I would say the majority of us really do have good lives in spite of MS. Unfortunately there is a lot of pain in MS. Did you know it wasn't very many years ago that doctors said MS was "painless"? LOL I participated in a conference with Dr. Vollmer (researcher and MS doc) and he talked about MS pain and I think he said 65% of MSers have pain to some degree. I may be wrong in that percentage so please don't quote me. :)hugs)))Sharon This email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and

grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. Feeling bummed by canes, walkers, power chairs

I feel bummed by the idea of qualifying for a power chair. But I guess I would be bummed out if they said I didn't qualify, too. It's one of those hard things--like the first time walking with a cane, using the electric scooter/cart in the grocery store for the first few times--those kind of milestones. How does everyone else feel about it?hugs)))Sharon This email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.

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Hi DebbieI hope you don't let our discussions dampen your spirits or scare you. I would say the majority of us really do have good lives in spite of MS. Unfortunately there is a lot of pain in MS. Did you know it wasn't very many years ago that doctors said MS was "painless"? LOL I participated in a conference with Dr. Vollmer (researcher and MS doc) and he talked about MS pain and I think he said 65% of MSers have pain to some degree. I may be wrong in that percentage so please don't quote me. :)hugs)))Sharon This email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and

grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. Feeling bummed by canes, walkers, power chairs

I feel bummed by the idea of qualifying for a power chair. But I guess I would be bummed out if they said I didn't qualify, too. It's one of those hard things--like the first time walking with a cane, using the electric scooter/cart in the grocery store for the first few times--those kind of milestones. How does everyone else feel about it?hugs)))Sharon This email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.

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February 29, 2008

Hi DebbieI hope you don't let our discussions dampen your spirits or scare you. I would say the majority of us really do have good lives in spite of MS. Unfortunately there is a lot of pain in MS. Did you know it wasn't very many years ago that doctors said MS was "painless"? LOL I participated in a conference with Dr. Vollmer (researcher and MS doc) and he talked about MS pain and I think he said 65% of MSers have pain to some degree. I may be wrong in that percentage so please don't quote me. :)hugs)))Sharon This email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and

grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects. Feeling bummed by canes, walkers, power chairs

I feel bummed by the idea of qualifying for a power chair. But I guess I would be bummed out if they said I didn't qualify, too. It's one of those hard things--like the first time walking with a cane, using the electric scooter/cart in the grocery store for the first few times--those kind of milestones. How does everyone else feel about it?hugs)))Sharon This email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.

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February 29, 2008

{{{{{{{SHARON}}}}}}}}}} Never ever feel stupid for the way you feel. Tho new to all this, I can feel in this group that at least we all do understand, and I guess at times tears will flow for things we no longer will have, but we can't feel stupid about having a disease as this.

Hang in there

Hugs

ConnieS

Thank you Kate. I feel teary and stupid for feeling this way. But I am thankful I have such a wonderful doc. I don't know that my neuro would have agreed that I qualified for the power chair but my internist is so much more in tune with ME and she is so understanding.loveSharon

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I feel bummed by the idea of qualifying for a power chair. But I guess I would be bummed out if they said I didn't qualify, too. It's one of those hard things--like the first time walking with a cane, using the electric scooter/cart in the grocery store for the first few times--those kind of milestones. How does everyone else feel about it?hugs)))Sharon

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February 29, 2008

Well I never knew MS'ers had incredible pain, now that I've been diagnosed, and joined here, found out that my family members who do have it actually don't have any pain with it, so it was pretty newsy to me!

ConnieS

Hi DebbieI hope you don't let our discussions dampen your spirits or scare you. I would say the majority of us really do have good lives in spite of MS. Unfortunately there is a lot of pain in MS. Did you know it wasn't very many years ago that doctors said MS was "painless"? LOL I participated in a conference with Dr. Vollmer (researcher and MS doc) and he talked about MS pain and I think he said 65% of MSers have pain to some degree. I may be wrong in that percentage so please don't quote me. :)hugs)))Sharon

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Feeling bummed by canes, walkers, power chairs

I feel bummed by the idea of qualifying for a power chair. But I guess I would be bummed out if they said I didn't qualify, too. It's one of those hard things--like the first time walking with a cane, using the electric scooter/cart in the grocery store for the first few times--those kind of milestones. How does everyone else feel about it?hugs)))Sharon

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February 29, 2008

Hey Sharon! Not yet. But I feel know the progress on the 5th at my

doocs appt. They just called today about my biopsy. She couldnt find

anyone in Sacramento that could do it so we have to go 1 1/2 hrs away.

I will call monday for the appt. Today I got everything taken care of

for Pay to go see her dad March 24-27. By the time we got home it was

too late to call to schedule and check on my shower stuff. Hopefully

soon. Im also hoping I get child support soon. My ex owes about 10,000

in back pay and now that hes in the army im hoping to get a big

chunk.Me and Rene havnt been doing well so im hoping and praying to be

blessed with an income. My mom has a few mobile homes for sale were she

lives.1 is super nice for 60,000.Bit pre-mature to be planning but I

will not put up with his crap much longer.Ok. I am rambling now.lol.

Take care k!

hugz,cassy

Re: Feeling bummed by canes, walkers, power chairs

Have you heard anything about YOUR chair, Cassy?

love

Sharon

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Feeling bummed by

canes, walkers, power chairs

I feel bummed by the idea of qualifying for a power chair. But I

guess

I would be bummed out if they said I didn't qualify, too. It's one of

those hard things--like the first time walking with a cane, using the

electric scooter/cart in the grocery store for the first few

times--those kind of milestones.

How does everyone else feel about it?

hugs)))

Sharon

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February 29, 2008

Hi Tom! I am happy to hear you are so independent. That is wonderful! I

hope to one day drive again. I cannot wait to get my power chair. I

hope to feel I have gained some independance once I do. I got the

books! Thankyou sooooo much! I started 20 years and still coping and

prevailing. I love the quotes you have inside! I have just started it

and love it! I loved how you wrote. " IF YOU ARE NOT RIDING THE WAVE OF

CHANGE...YOU WILL FIND YOURSELF BENEATH IT . " How true this is!! I also

loved the example of life with the golf balls. This is something I will

share with lots of my family. I am so very impressed!! You are an

inspiration in many ways! I also had to brag about you and show my

family the books and told them I know you! Lol. They were impressed as

well. Keep up the good work. Hugz,cassy

Re: Feeling bummed by canes, walkers, power chairs

Sharon,

I know exactly how you feel. However, four years ago I

got my power wheel chair and it has revolutionized my life. I can go

anywhere I like at any time, need no assistance, drive with a ramp van

and hand

controls, and I am completely independent. Do it, do it, do

it.

Regards,

Tom

Feeling bummed by canes,

walkers, power chairs

I

feel bummed by the idea of qualifying for a power chair. But I guess

I

would be bummed out if they said I didn't qualify, too. It's one of

those hard things--like the first time walking with a cane, using the

electric

scooter/cart in the grocery store for the first few times--those kind

of

milestones.

How does everyone else feel about

it?

hugs)))

Sharon

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and beauty

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February 29, 2008

Cassy, we are all pulling for you, in whatever decision you

ultimately choose to make.

Love,

n

>

> Hey Sharon! Not yet. But I feel know the progress on the 5th at my

> doocs appt. They just called today about my biopsy. She couldnt find

> anyone in Sacramento that could do it so we have to go 1 1/2 hrs away.

> I will call monday for the appt. Today I got everything taken care of

> for Pay to go see her dad March 24-27. By the time we got home it was

> too late to call to schedule and check on my shower stuff. Hopefully

> soon. Im also hoping I get child support soon. My ex owes about 10,000

> in back pay and now that hes in the army im hoping to get a big

> chunk.Me and Rene havnt been doing well so im hoping and praying to be

> blessed with an income. My mom has a few mobile homes for sale were she

> lives.1 is super nice for 60,000.Bit pre-mature to be planning but I

> will not put up with his crap much longer.Ok. I am rambling now.lol.

> Take care k!

> hugz,cassy

>

> Re: Feeling bummed by canes, walkers, power chairs

>

> Have you heard anything about YOUR chair, Cassy?

>

> love

> Sharon

> This email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in

> spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in

> no way are to be considered flaws or defects.

>

> Feeling bummed by

>

> canes, walkers, power chairs

>

> I feel bummed by the idea of qualifying for a power chair. But I

> guess

>

> I would be bummed out if they said I didn't qualify, too. It's one of

>

> those hard things--like the first time walking with a cane, using the

>

> electric scooter/cart in the grocery store for the first few

>

> times--those kind of milestones.

>

> How does everyone else feel about it?

>

> hugs)))

>

> Sharon

>

> This email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in

>

> spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in

>

> no way are to b

>

> e considered flaws or defects.

>

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February 29, 2008

Hey Sharon! I feel the same way. I never thought I would require all a

cane at 23 almost 24, a walker at 25 and now an electric wheelchair at

26. Sometimes I think Oh crap! Whats gonna be next? Not that there is

more,well. I guess there is. I am housebound and my worst nightmare is

being bed bound. At least now I have the whole house.lol. And im hoping

to have more with the chair but know I will also have to quickly get

over the questions and stares and hopefully lead a more productive

life. I am a homebody but sometimes(usually after a few wks) I go stir

crazy.lol.I guess life is all about adjusting and change but sometimes

it sure does suck.lol.

hugz,cassy

Feeling bummed by canes, walkers, power chairs

I feel bummed by the idea of qualifying for a power chair. But I guess

I would be bummed out if they said I didn't qualify, too. It's one of

those hard things--like the first time walking with a cane, using the

electric scooter/cart in the grocery store for the first few

times--those kind of milestones.

How does everyone else feel about it?

hugs)))

Sharon

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February 29, 2008