Originally Posted by en bloc

Interesting thoughts on walking sticks and canes. I use a cane (have for numerous years). After reading comments here, I may try a walking stick instead.

I have fallen even with the cane, but it's almost always due to lack of proprioception and not knowing where my feet. So I don't know if it would make a difference in falls, but it sounds like it might just be more comfortable and easy to use...particularly to help with general balance issues.

However, with my dysautonomia (particularly orthostatic hypotension) I am unable to maintain an upright position for a length of time...especially if standing still in a checkout line, etc. So I will be getting a scooter for use in public places where scooters are either not offered or just not available (being used by others or the oh, so common 'out of order' sign on them).

It's a difficult adjustment, but one that needs to be made and accepted.