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Tips and Tricks Needed For Coping Alone
I’m trying to figure out how I am going to do life alone with Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy.
My everyday activities around the house are going to have to be patient with me. Thank goodness I don’t have a pet!
Cooking, etc. on legs that are weak and painful is not fun.
Just the logistics of getting a walker in and out of my car is exhausting. My walker is too heavy so I’m having trouble putting into my car. I ordered another one that will hopefully be lighter and easier. The videos online for these new walkers make it look so easy to use. It is for a caretaker, but probably not the patient alone, lol
Anyway, if anyone has any advice, please let me know.
Thanks!
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I bought a 3 wheeled walker from Carex.
It’s only about 8-9 lbs and easy for me to lift and put behind my seat in the car.
My balance is so bad that a cane isn’t enough for me when I go out to stores,etc..
This folds in half and has really helped me.
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1 Reaction@harley22 thank you. I have seen them. They look great for the house because my doorways are not all wide enough.
I like to shop in little thrift shops. How does a person with a walker manage something like that? I certainly can’t balance a crystal vase on the walker with me! lol
I’m just thinking about the things I like to, and wondering how I will be able to continue.
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2 ReactionsYes Susan, one downside to this small 3wheel walker is that the basket is small.
You might be able to put something in it, but not multiple items.
You might have to do it in separate trips, but it is good for sweater, water bottle,etc.
It also is very compact and you can maneuver in smaller spaces.
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1 ReactionI take Horse Chestnut and Butcher's Broom herbal supplements for painful legs. I, too, have poly neuropathy. Linda, Long Island.