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I get down but can't get out without having something to hold on to

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Barrister profile image
Barrister

I suspect this applies to many of us. Clemmie

knobblyknees profile image
knobblyknees

Well coming on here is the start, knowing that your not alone helps. Hugs and best wishes x

MarshaM profile image
MarshaM

Been there, done that.

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judy63 in reply toMarshaM

is there anything I can do for this

Dogrose profile image
Dogrose

Do you mean in the bath? I haven't had a bath in over a year. We rent and move a lot so have to make sure the houses we look at have a walk in shower.

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judy63 in reply toDogrose

Know when I get down on my keens I need something to help me get back up

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judy63 in reply toDogrose

no nothing to do with bath I just get down on my keeds and have a hard time getting up.

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Dogrose in reply tojudy63

Ah right, my knees are so bad I don't get down low anywhere, if I fell over I'd never be able to get back up on my own :(

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oldtimer

Have you asked the physio for advice about quadriceps exercises?

Even cycling in the air might help!

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helixhelix

I suggest you need to ask your rheumy or GP about getting a visit from an occupational therapist - they look at helping people in their daily loves at home not just to do with work. Or give the NRAS helpline a ring, they always have great ideas.

Hi judy63,

As helixhelix suggests, it would be worth asking your GP or rheumatologist to arrange an occupational therapist to do a home visit.

I have also put a link here to a company called Disabled Living Foundation as they may have some suggestions for you.

dlfdirectory.org.uk/

I was also wondering about the "kneeler" you can get for gardening and if that may help. Wonder whether that would be something that is suitable to be used in the home?

There looks like there are all sorts of ones at similar prices, here is just one example.

amazon.co.uk/Bosmere-Produc...

Regards

Sally

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