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Originally Posted by Nanc
Thanks Vrae and yes, it is definitely a blow to the ego. I am 46 and about cried at PT while trying this style rollator out. I thought, I am only 46 and this is not where I thought I would be at this age. I stopped working at the end of Dec, which has been a huge adjustment for me and now this walker.... 
Glad you were able to retire your walker and can use a cane. I can't use a cane because my RSD is in both of my hands, shoulders and left arm.
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I'm 44 now and my condition is deteriorating, what seems to be more rapid than ever. I am concerned that since my arms, hand, wrists are involved now and not just my legs, that if a walker is needed, not quite sure it will even work for reasons you motioned. I get by w/ a cane and snag an electric scooter when available at stores when shopping. This too was an exercise in getting over any vanity I might have had left.
I can totally related to feeling the need to cry as we progress to things we didn't think we'd need until MANY more years down the road. I remember the day I got my handicap plates. I wasn't even 40 yet and it was devastating to me. I cried all the way home. Don't get me wrong, I was grateful and all, but devastated just the same.
I THINK I'm getting better at just renouncing myself to whatever is needed to get through any given situation or day. But inevitably life has a way of smacking you down and putting reality square in your face.
Anywho, I don't mean to sound like a downer. I'm just having a hell of a day with the movement disorder part of my CRPS. Tremoring like CRAZY and muscle spasms galore. <sigh>
Glad your feeling better today and again I hope the tests come out favorable for you!