Hi there, I'm new here, I was diagnosed with CFS about a week ago, after being diagnosed with Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome for about 6 months following a debilitating viral infection.
I've been wondering; but hesitant to ask anyone, if a wheelchair can be used to help me with my mobility? I struggle to walk a few paces without fatigue kicking in; sometimes I can even be sitting doing nothing and it will kick in. Is it worth going to my GP about this? Because I struggle a lot.
I also feel like I'd be embarrassed in a wheelchair, is there a stigma in the general public about wheelchair users?
Thanks in advance, hope to hear back soon.
- Ronan J.
Welcome. You don't need to see gp for a wheelchair. Just go to a mobility shop and purchase from there. You can even get them from Amazon!
However I query how you would use it? Certainly I couldn't push myself in mine. Is only occasionally useful when I have a friend push me.
What is far more useful to me is my mobility scooter. I can go where I want, when I want. Even have a hoist for it in my car so comes out with me.
They are not cheap but I get PIP and this is what the money is for.
Hope you find what would be helpful to you.