[littletsunshine]

Im starting to have to face my limitations and realize there are times(not all the time but times) where its just not safe for me to walk anymore. Ive had a service dog to help with mobility(either with a harness or to help me up) for about 4 years now. I have widespread joint pain, with flares that are almost completely disabling. (I still dont have a diagnosis, been tested for autoimmune disorders for years with no solid dx) I would use a walker or cane or continue with a harness for my dog, but my hands wrists elbows and shoulders are getting very bad(had to take the highest dose of pain meds I have to type this, please forgive any fogginess or typos) During "flares" my joints literally lock up to the point where you cant force them to move, and the pain associated with trying to walk or move them is intense. Today my ankles locked up so bad I couldnt get down the 3 steps going out of my place.(Thanks goodness hubby was there to help)

Ok so here is kinda what Im looking for.
It needs to be really lite and collapsable so that it can fit into my car. The light part is necessary due to the fact that 2 friends that go out with me cant lift heavy things(I would say under 20 lbs) plus If i get the nerve to go out alone, my SD can be trained to pull it but I dont want to hurt her either. Im short 5ft 3 so something that will be size appropriate would be cool. Last but not least need a pad cause frankly when I hurt that bad, something to absorb the shock of bumps and such would be a blessing.

Sorry so long but thanks for looking. I hate giving into this idea but I dont want to be stuck in the house all summer. I think my hubby is relieved that Im looking into it cause he hates watching me hobble in pain everywhere. We are checking with our goodwill tomorrow to see if they have anything I could get from them in the meantime while looking for the right chair for me.