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Whould people think less of me if i choose electric wheelchairs im wheelchair bond and my manual wheelchair is geting really hard to push around over being in pain but worred about what other people will think of me what to do 😢😢😢😵

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You need to get and do whatever is BEST for YOU. Please don’t put the thoughts of others in first place. YOU are the important one. I do understand as I tend to give the thoughts more importance than I should.

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Katherinedeane

I'm an electric wheelchair user with FND. I love my chair - it gives me the freedom to get on with life - a manual would exhaust me. Try not to worry what other's think - their problme not yours - and get the tools that work for you. Many hugs and sympathies - I know the stares can be wearing.

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timtam2014 in reply to Katherinedeane

Thankyou im getting my smart drive tomorrow and im going to be asking my ot about electric wheelchairs thankyou for being there for me xo

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Katherinedeane in reply to timtam2014

I have a Invacare TDX NB chair from the NHS - but postcode lottery will impact on what your OT is able to get access to. But can strongly recommend the 6 wheelers - power to the middle wheel, the rest are stabilisers - makes for a very manoeuvrable chair. Good luck with it all.

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Chris_uk_kent

Definitely use whatever makes you comfortable, sod what people think, i in the same boat where my manual is starting to get too much. Others aren't suffering you are so ignor them and enjoy the beauty of electric, I can't wait to get one

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timtam2014

Thankyou i got smart drive wheelchair but i Spock to my ot about electric wheelchair and she told me to hold of about one for now i was really upset as she siad have you considered electric now she was saying theres problems with battery life and taxis now im so confused ive got the smart drive to test see how that goes i guss thats all i can do im so ready just to stay in my bed and do nothing id be better of not living just over all this i hope 2018 better then this grap😢😵🤧

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Chaz61

Tim I have mobility scooter and it's the best thing I every did I can live a easier life with it as I be house bound with out it don't think what others think just think what's best for your self and family

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