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Originally Posted by reluctant@thetable
I am just under the 2 yr. mark from when I injured myself and my whole crps type 1 disorder started. I am starting to experience my first big loss with this disease.
I am rapidly losing the ability to be able to walk for any distance without significant pain and spasms. (I'm on lots of medications for crps, spasms & pain.) My balance is also starting to go and I've had a few near falls. This is truly upsetting for me. I enjoy my walks and my hobbies that involve walking so I need to figure out what my next step is to try to hang onto these for as long as I can.
I don't feel that a walker will help because my legs hurt too much. And I don't feel like a wheelchair will help because my arms and upper back hurt & are weak. Crutches are out for the same reasons. I'm not equipped to have an electric wheelchair in my van- couldn't imagine having to get it in and out of the trunk.
I'm considering the type of walker with 4 wheels that one can sit on and just push oneself along with his/her feet. I don't know the name of this or if it's even intended for this use.
Any input/suggestions from anyone who has gone this route would be appreciated.
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My best suggestion is to do or use any item that makes you most comfortable. I have had very limited mobility for 20 months crps in lower leg and foot and have to use a wheelchair for almost all activities outside of my house. I also had to learn to ask for and to accept help, sometimes from complete strangers. I had one of those lovely plain jane wheelchairs, but when I accepted that I will likely always have some dependency on tthe chair I purchased an ergonomic chair from Karma, love it, super comfortable, and oh yea it is bright red. Obviously I can't hide the fact I am in a wheelchair nor would I want to hide it, so now you can't miss me coming. Wishing you the best and I am sure you will find what works best for you.
02-04-2013, 11:39 PM
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