Hello

[Manu2015]

I need some help is there anything I can use to help me so I can walk further I've recently brought a walking stick bit that's no gd I hate having to rest every 20 mins 😕

[Mad_scientist_]

I found crutches easier than my walking sticks, as they are easier on your hands / wrists. Whether they would help you walk further depends on why you have to stop. The other thing I've found is that using 2 sticks or crutches makes me walk slower and rush less, which helps with pacing myself.

I hope you find a happy balance.

[Manu2015 in reply to Mad_scientist_]

I have to keep resting cos my legs and feet ache after 20 mins of walking but I do like to walk quite fast

[Hidden in reply to Manu2015]

I know It's wont be easy Manu, but have you thought of pacing yourself more?

Are you wearing the correct walking shoes/ boots, If not, this may be distressing your feet causing then to ache more.

I do hope you find a solution soon xxx

[Manu2015 in reply to Hidden]

I do I pace myself everyday Ryan and I wear skechers there very comfortable

[Hidden]

Have you tried a foot massager Manu? They are comforting and relaxing.

I personally use one a few times a week and find it ever so soothing.

Have you had your feet checked by the Chiropodist recently? Just a thought ?

[Manu2015]

I have a full body massage every 2 weeks and what is a chiropodist ryan

[Hidden]

A foot doctor, someone that trims your nails, checks the pulses in your feet and recommends suitable foot wear for tired feet!

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Or you could just steep your feet in warm basin of water and massage them with your fingers!

[Manu2015 in reply to Hidden]

Part of my body massage I have my feet done aswell that helps but I will try anything and for some reason the left side of my body is weaker than my right

[Hidden in reply to Manu2015]

I hope you find some relief to your sore feet soon x

[Hidden]

hi there i'm on a walking stick and without it i'm no good and a rest every 20 minutes is good, you done say why you need a walking stick i've got osteoarthritis in my spines, hips, and knees. and its hard for me only being 48 years old, apart from fibromyalgia to which i don't have, but many other illness, just trying to think why you need a walking stick sorry i don't know much about Fibromalgia can you let me know how it effects you please many thanks Alan

[Manu2015 in reply to Hidden]

I'm in pain all the time all over my body I can't do any heavy lifting If I over do things I get fare ups

[Hidden in reply to Manu2015]

hi there your just like me in pain 24/7 365 days a year take care Alan

[TheAuthor]

That is a tough one my friend, as walking sticks and crutches etc only help you walk better and safer but not further. I sincerely hope that you can find something that helps you.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken

[Shadows-walker]

Hi I managed with a stick for a while but had to support my wrist with splints as the pain was excruciating after , I bought forearm crutches next , and the pain then spread to elbows and shoulder joints , you could try a tri walker like Ken , but first it might worth having a chat with occupational health at your local hospital,

I have now bought a wheel chair as I suffer with fatigue and pain I do have scooter but find pain in my arms to much.

As far as stick goes flat handle in shape of palms is more comfortable than a standard handle if that helps at all but again try a self referral at your physio dept at local hospital ,

Good luck Chris xx

[deejames]

Are you talking about walking for leisure in the woods for instance ? If so walking g po!es can be very helpful. If its walking around shops or on pavements perhaps 20 mins is your limit at the moment. Make those 20 minutes count.

I can't walk more than. 20 minutes because of back problems. I've just accepted it now as if I try more I end up crippled and not able to walk the next day. Last weekend I was on my feet walking or standing for about 2 hours and its taking me this whole week to recover.

If 20 minutes is as far as you can go maybe your body is telling you that's the limit.

Dee

[OldHippyGirl]

Have you thought about a rollator, I use one all the time as I couldn't go anywhere without it! It also means that if you feel that you are going to fall or stuck in a queue, you can just sit down on the little seat and feel safe! For me it's a life saver and couldn't live without mine! I can not use sticks or crutches at all, they are a real hindrance to me and all they do is trip me up more, lol xx

[Manu2015 in reply to OldHippyGirl]

I can't use one of them I'm only 31

[OldHippyGirl]

I didn't realise that age was an issue compared to health as I have plenty of young friends who could not even get out of bed with the use of aids to help them, just saying .....

[Manu2015 in reply to OldHippyGirl]

It's a big prob cos I don't want the looks I would get when I go out and the questions I would get from people at work if they found out I was using a aid

[OldHippyGirl]

I can understand that but I was just trying to help, it's no joke to have this invisible illness, I was only 21 when I began being ill and have just had to accept it, people have to accept me for who I am or I have learnt they aren't really friends! Real friends will support and understand! For me, it was just my only way of going out with any dignity to have independence, I do empathise with you x

[Manu2015 in reply to OldHippyGirl]

I know u are thank u but I want fibromyalgia to go or docs to find a core because I want to be able to go and not worry how far I can walk or doing exercises only then will I truly be happy again

[OldHippyGirl]

I think we all are hoping to be better than we are, you aren't giving in but anything to make life easier must help, fingers crossed one day they will 😳! x

[Manu2015]

Yes even if it's just taking a tablet to make this pain go away

[OldHippyGirl]

Wouldn't that be luvly, 😊, x