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Hi, I am Jerry and was recently diagnosed with bilateral neuropathy of both legs and of axonal nature meaning it is irreversible. I now need to learn to drive a new vehicle with hands only as my feet cannot sustain feeling the gas and break pedals without falling off. I have many questions I'd love to ask such as what vehicle others have found satisfactory for themselves and other related issues. How do I start?
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@jerademan @jerademan Me too. Thank you for asking! 🙏
@jerademan Hi Jerry - I haven't driven in years but my Vietnamese daughter who sadly has dealt with the after effects of polio all of her 57 years and uses braces and crutches to get around, has used hand controls for years and years. She now drives for Lyft which I have to admit completely amazes me. But none of her passengers know or don't care so this is a note of encouragement. I dont know what kind of car she drives but I can find out if it would be helpful. She has never allowed her paralyzed legs to slow her down = she has been a great example for me - especially as neuropathy tends to slow me down. dorothy slater
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Hi Jerry @jerademan, welcome to Connect. There is an older discussion on hand controls for cars.
- Anyone use a device to allow driving without foot pedals?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/device-to-allow-driving-wo-using-foot-pedals/
@katec also started the following discussion and may have some thoughts or suggestions to share with you.
- Best Car for Folks with Foot Pain: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/best-car-for-folks-with-foot-pain/
@laporta was also looking into hand controls for driving and may have some thoughts to share with you.