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I went for my errands today with my mom as I usually do. But the weather is getting cooler and my resistent to move legs are stiffening up even more so. Yesterday and today I used my walker to walk. Wow! The dirty looks I got!
My mom and I take the same errand route usually daily. We dress in our business clothes. She's been using the walker due to her injured foot healing. Yesterday and today I used the walker. It was so helpful too.
But the looks I got! As if I was to be ashamed of myself to be using the walker. My walk doesnt change when I dont have the walker...although I may drag my left side more. I walk slow. The walker helps my hips and my back. And as it gets colder out, the walker allows me to walk.
So, today I was using the walker. I was pleasant, said excuse me quite nicely when I needed to get by people, etc. And the looks!!... like I had offended the masses!
When your legs are resistant or arent working well, how do you get around?
Thanks! Hugs, Ellen
My mom and I take the same errand route usually daily. We dress in our business clothes. She's been using the walker due to her injured foot healing. Yesterday and today I used the walker. It was so helpful too.
But the looks I got! As if I was to be ashamed of myself to be using the walker. My walk doesnt change when I dont have the walker...although I may drag my left side more. I walk slow. The walker helps my hips and my back. And as it gets colder out, the walker allows me to walk.
So, today I was using the walker. I was pleasant, said excuse me quite nicely when I needed to get by people, etc. And the looks!!... like I had offended the masses!
When your legs are resistant or arent working well, how do you get around?
Thanks! Hugs, Ellen
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Thanks for your input. Hugs Ellen
Most people are living longer & will need to use some type of help before they die. I think we in our wheelchairs & walkers make others uncomfortable. Most don't want to be reminded that they may have to face this soon.