I'm sure your advice is well intended, but definitely not what I accept in my life... as of yet. I'm fortunate to have an exceptional physical therapist whom I've been seeing twice a week and will continue to do so. (He also did therapy for the knee which incurred tendon and nerve damage and a nasty meniscus tear from the fall that damaged the entire left side of my body, including arm/shoulder/elbow/hand. Upper body parts have healed after extensive PT and OT, plus injections.) I am grateful for the generous medical insurance that I have; therapies of all kinds are covered as long as physicians attest that it is required; no limitations. CRPS at this point (2 1/2 yrs after the fall and injuries) is and will continue to be part of my life, and physical therapy is what both my pain management doctor and my podiatrist attest is crucial to avert atrophy of the affected areas. I do the exercises at home as well, oftentimes twice a day when possible. There are days when pain averts that. At some point in the future, a walker may well come into the picture. And it will be one with bells and whistles for sure😄! But not as long as I can help myself and have the interventions that are available to me. I'm proactive and unafraid to question and challenge, so I'll continue to find avenues for activities that may need to be altered, adapted, adjusted, and eventually not be doable. When the time comes that I require in-home help, there are resources available within our community and my insurance benefits.
So I'm "good"👍🏼...and despite everything, there's a great deal of goodness within my life, and a loving family with which to enjoy it.
I indeed have a great deal for which to be grateful.🌟🌟✨✨