New life...a WHEELCHAIR for MS.

[jackiesj]

i spent 15 days in bed(not sure if something added to MS) i tried to text my husband who hasnt been there anyway for food water etc. finally in the hall i couldnt get up. i had nothing left. Went to ER. PA running the the ER....ran tests i was glad had gone thru my mind. on insurance he wrote "I" asked for the tests which i hadnt said a word being in so much weakness...a bright star shown in the MRI..the tech knew so much about MS.kindness...when i got home i was determined not to lay helpless on floor if possible so i researched wheelchairs. i had no idea how many differences there were. Amazon little warranties on some and not warranties in US! one chair fit 2 of me...no insurance. i couldnt believe the change in fatigue, muscle pain etc...a saving grace. Now i find that in your city many organizations may be helpful in this area. Dont give up hope.

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador]

I am relieved to hear that you got the help that you needed, jackiesj . There are a few organizations available to assist you in getting equipment that you need. Have you tried mymsaa.org ? Give them a call. 🙏

[lbenmaor]

I am so sorry this happened to you. Much love, Leslie

[Cwright170994]

I got my manual wheelchair through amazon! It's been amazing for me when I'm on a flat surface, like when we're doing our weekly shop. It was about £500, and my husband has only had to put a tyre back on ONCE! To be fair, we did our 1st ms charity walk where I was in my manual.

In the UK, we've got a Motability service that you can get cars and wheelchairs though, as long as you get the Motability part on your PIP (disability benefit). I bought an electric wheelchair a year or so before I took advantage of Motability. That bit's now paying for a car, after my husband's broke and fixing it cost more than the car was worth. Legally, the car's mine, even though I'm not medically allowed to drive lol 😆 as if I managed to do so beforehand 🤣 still using my manual though 🤷‍♀️ the electric's just for when I'm out by myself.

[AquaZumbaFan]

I am so sorry JackieJ for your struggles.. it sounds like a wheelchair will open up doors for you and maybe help ease the tension in the house.. thinking good thoughts... I think CaroleK gave you good advice.. let us know how you're doing 🤗

[Greentime]

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[Tazmanian]

Good luck! I hope everything works out well

[Mayzee12]

I am also sorry this has happened to you. I hope you find the wheelchair that is right for you.

[CatsandCars]

I'm so glad you're moving up in the world!You deserve it!