I don't generally have any balance issues--very occasionally I will wobble a bit-- but I have not (yet) fallen. My legs have never gone out on me, but there are lots of times they feel like they will, and I find myself wishing I had a cane or walking stick "just in case."

The thing is, I never know when I might need it. My leg burn comes and goes throughout the day every day, some days its almost not even noticable, and other days I feel like my legs are going to give out, but each day is different. Some start bad and end good and vice versa.

I feel goofy and a little pretentious carrying a cane around that I might need to lean on when walking up stairs and my legs get tired and weak. Is that just my precious ego? Part of me is worried that I will "need" a cane soon enough, why rush it, right?

Anyway, I'd appreciate your thoughts....