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What are you supposed to do when you lose your balance a lot and fall. I use a cane but that doesn't help the balance. I am so aggravated at this, i was dx 21 years ago and I think it's progressing. Or maybe it's my age. Haven't had an attack in 12 years. Been on LDN.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Kitty (10-20-2017) |
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It sounds like it's time for some sort of walker. A rollator would probably help. I never had much luck with a cane. This is what I use: Amazon.com: Drive Medical Four Wheel Rollator with Fold Up Removable Back Support, Red: Health & Personal Care
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Aarcyn (10-24-2017) |
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I have a rollator similar to yours but when I go with friends in their small cars I can't get it in there so do I just don't go anymore. I guess I am mad at myself, I haven't driven in 20 years and have to depend on others. My DH has a car we can get it in, but I like to be with my friends, and tonight we are going to my grandsons football game I can't use a walker for that. I want to be up in the stands with the rest of the family. Am i crazy or what.
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Do your friends drive clown cars (tiny) or something? I went from Canadian crutches to rollator (it folded and fit) to my current power chair. These things are just tools, don't get hung up on thinking they define you.
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Would some of the family members come sit with you in the lower or accessible section at the game?
Some rollators are smaller than others..due to the different designs, it's hard to find all the measurements to compare. We had to find a smaller/narrow one for my dad to get around in the house better.. My aunt has a 3 wheeled one for her narrow hallways.
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Balance can be a very tricky thing when lost, I agree with a walker of some sort to help with the day to day, and they do make several different shapes and sizes and even ones that fold up neatly to go in most cars. But as far as the game goes, since they’re family anyways I’d say grab and arm or two
![]() ![]() Don’t be afraid to rely on family or even friends, my cousin was more than happy to help me out and quite glad I did rely on him. I’ve noticed that they really do want to help out, but don’t always know what to do or even if it’s okay to ask if you need any help. But once you ask if they can help with a specific task they tend to be shockingly thrilled and quite eager.
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