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Originally Posted by 4-eyes
AynaDee,
I'm sorry you are having such a tough time. I'm also sorry to have to tell you this, but if you are falling every day, then you've likely already passed the point at which a cane would be appropriate. Balance that is that poor cannot be compensated for enough with a cane. A rollator or walker would be more appropriate (especially if out of the house.)
Have you had a PT evaluation for a mobility assessment? That is what I would recommend. I am an OT and my dh is a PT and he agrees that more than just a cane is probably needed.
Again, so sorry you are going through this.
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I agree with this as a normal "one legged" cane may not be enough. If you have to put a lot of weight on it as you walk, then it could slip out. A 4 legged cane may be better and a walker/rollator will *admin edit*, because it screams "Disabled DISABLED!! . I used a normal walker last winter when I had an extreme flare and I hated it. Starring, questions, special "baby talk" treatment like I were retarded or someting
I hated the attention a walker brought. Most of it is because we are young and walkers aren't usually associated with young people. People get very curious when they see young people using a walker when out and about and not in a hospital.
I don't beet around the bush, Anyadee....it sucks if you have to use one and it will be some time before you get comfortable bringing it out in public. I myself don't care anymore...My cane lets me be safe and independent and yes it helps to say to others "i'm not drunk, I have some problems" but even then I am not caring what people think anymore, cane or not...think I am drunk? I don't care....watch me get in my car and drive drunk!!
Surprised someone hasn't called the cops on me yet!!
But yes, once a day is too much...yerr going to get hurt.... Get an evaluation and have them set you up with a device... They'll even teach you how to properly use a cane and get it to the right height... Mine is blue and a bunch of my friends signed the shaft
with silver marker.... means a lot to me.
So go decorate and have fun doing that....