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Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Jun 16 1:36pm | Replies (99)

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@melzino

Hi Cindy,
It sounds like you are doing very well getting around. I would love to be able to manage on crutches and then progress to a rollator.
I also like the notion that exercising to improve strength is my job. That is a very practical mindset that I'm going to incorporate into my lifestyle.
I have home PT and we are working on my goal to be able to get to my yard so I can be outside & not feel so cooped up in the house. I got a walker with arm platforms to help take the pressure off my wrists. I have RA and my hands/wrists are affected. I also have forearm crutches so I'm going to ask my PT to work with me using them. My leg length discrepancy made it too difficult to use an under the desk bike, but I found a seated elliptical works well so I get some leg/ankle/foot motion.
Your progress is an inspiration to me. Thank you for sharing your story & giving me some great ideas.
Wishing you the best in your continued progress.
Melane

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Hi Melane.....getting outside is definitely a goal to work towards! My hands and wrists were very sore in the beginning with broken skin, numbness and tingling (ulnar nerve entrapment) but I got exercises to do for that and as you start putting more weight on your legs and less on your hands and wrists, my symptoms went away. Maybe took a year for that to get better. My husband makes my shoes for me with a 2-3 inch leg length difference. He glues soles from one shoe with a flat flip flop in between to build up the shoe for me and works very well. Much cheaper than paying $200 to have one made for you, in my opinion. I have about 10 pairs of shoes/sandals I can wear now. Keep up the good work and wishing you continued success! Keep in touch to let me know how you are doing. There is a way you can send a private message on this forum too if you want to chat that way. Whatever works! Have a great day!......Cindy