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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Camden Sydney NSW Australia
Posts: 13
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Camden Sydney NSW Australia
Posts: 13
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Loss of Independence ?
When I was told I could longer drive due to the short term paralysys / paraparesis in my legs, fine I bought a mobility scooter, now that the paralsys is effecting my arms and hands as well, there goes my independence, my beloved wife has to take me everywhere.
I can no longer use my scooter as it presently is, as I would be unable to control it if an episode occured.
Also I have a mobile / cell phone for emergencies now I cant use it and will have to have it modified to work on voice recognition.
It seems to me that I take 1 step forward and 2 steps back.
I am receiving help and support from paraquad, and without that I would be lost.
Sorry if I sound negative, because I dont mean to I just need to talk to people who know what these diseases do to you because unless you have walked a day in my shoes you haven't got a clue.
Most of the other problems caused by this disease are fairly well under control, and for that I am truly thankfull.
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