I HATE UNEVEN PAVEMENTS

[benning]

HATE...

[ddmagee1]

I feel the same way, and have fallen several times. Ataxia has a way of taking one’s balance away, on top of having trouble waking in a straight line, in the first place. So when I hit uneven pavement, unexpectedly, I sometimes lose my balance, and when I start to fall, I can’t stop my fall. Complaining to the doctor doesn’t help, so I just muddle along.

[benning in reply to ddmagee1]

We all have to swallow our pride and accept help!

[Ackee in reply to benning]

I know the feeling- I feel your pain! I think At present I am keeping the show industry in business too.... Just have to try and lift those legs

[pinjem]

I have to use a support or I cannot leave the home. Once I decided this was a good idea and accepted it it transformed my life. Our world is not the problem though we can make some sensible changes, it is right that allowances are made for all members of society, but our condition is the problem. I understand that you may only have a problem every now and then but if a support will take away that worry, it is worth considering? I am useless with sticks, I have to use something that is sturdily upright, sticks are only as good as my understanding of upright, not really working! I have also had to accept that I am actually disabled- so I use a wheelchair anywhere where there are moving objects or kerbs, street furniture, once I accepted that, it has also brought me much pleasure in life again. I have a Trionic Veloped which is very sturdy, I can stride out upright, (in quiet places) many rollators make you hunch over and shuffle, daft if that is not your natural gait. This comment is intended to be helpful I do understand that this may not be appropriate for you at all, there are so many variations in Ataxia.

[benning in reply to pinjem]

I use a wheelchair for long distance(had a trike but it needs repairing) and stick(which I have lengthened to make more upright) for short distaces.

[pinjem in reply to benning]

My sticks, which I used when in a better state, were Leki walking poles, (stolen from son, who has moved abroad) They are height adjustable, not sure if a normal walking stick would be high enough, same as you. I'd love a trike, I can't assess distances ATM so not a good idea, especially with the narrow lanes and potholes... Is your trike adapted or special in any way? We may move to somewhere with a wide cycle path, so a trike may be a possibility on a very good day, would love...

[benning in reply to pinjem]

My trike has an electic motor for when I can't be bothered to pedal or need help-it was only around £1000?

[BlanketTime1]

uf, sorry. fortunately I live in a well-paved area and have my mum to drive me so I mostly walk outside in car parks. on the odd occasion I have to work my way around bumps on pavement it's a bit of a challenge with my walker, not so bad with my chair.