[chaos]

How many of you have it, and did you have any issues getting it? It appears like it's free in my state. Does SMF or PN qualify?

I have had days that I really could use it, not often, but they do happen. For instance if I go to the farmer's market, I may have to go up a few floors to find parking, then walk up and down the stairs to get to where I need to be. If I could park on the first floor, in a handicapped spot, it would be phenomenally better because the stairs hurt (there is no elevator).

[Dr. Smith]

Where I am, an application must be filed that is partially filled out & signed by your doctor, so if you feel you need one, I'd give him/her a call and ask...

Doc

[Icehouse]

I am in Virginia - a local here with PN just got a disabled permit. He also has arthritis, so that may have contributed to his approval.

I had one years ago when I broke my hips, but I tossed it when I was mobile again

[mrsD]

I had one for 6mos, when my knee was terrible. I found that most of the time, there were no disabled spots even open or available, so I had to park further away, anyway.

I find walking with a cart much better than just with my stick.
Often I have hubby take me sometimes, and he drops me off and
parks, and then helps me shop. But I have to navigate structures sometimes, and I agree, I don't like them either.

My doctor won't give me an approval ...she wants me to walk
as much as possible.

[MelodyL]

Originally Posted by mrsD

I had one for 6mos, when my knee was terrible. I found that most of the time, there were no disabled spots even open or available, so I had to park further away, anyway.

I find walking with a cart much better than just with my stick.
Often I have hubby take me sometimes, and he drops me off and
parks, and then helps me shop. But I have to navigate structures sometimes, and I agree, I don't like them either.

My doctor won't give me an approval ...she wants me to walk
as much as possible.

Hi Mrs. D.

Do you agree with your doctors assessment that you should walk more, and do you think he's right by not giving you a letter indicating you need a disabled parking indicator?

I'm just curious. Alan (years ago when he could drive) got one of those hanging disability things that you put over the mirror. The benefit of that was substantial. We could park right near the entrance of Costco and well, he has PN and arthritis so even though walking is preferable, it was not indicated in his case.

Your doctor won't do this for you??

Mel

[mrsD]

I can see her point... It is only terrible for long walking (like in structures).

My issues are not so much PN, but my issues are mostly from
my leg tendon, and lower back arthritis now.
I have arthritis in my back.

I never found the parking permit that helpful anyway. It was nice
for my going to the library...as I could park for free at the meters in our town.

If I lived alone... I'd press more for a permit. Someday I see that coming for me. I use a hiking pole for support and that helps for now.

[aussiemom]

I have a hang tag I keep in DHs truck and the license plate on my car. I asked my pain doc for the paper for DMV, he said I qualified. I appreciate having them.