Where are You?

[Sumanadevii]

I thought it would be interesting to see where people are with walking aids

[bairdy]

i use a stick outside due to muscle fatiuge and spasms it gives me support and something to lean on when i have to stop for a rest.
regards mick

[debgen]

I use a cane outside but I don't need to use it indoors. My balance is off due to leg stiffness. I also wear a WalkAide.

[Jacksmom516]

I use a cane and have an afo   the foot drop and muscle tightness is my biggest issue.

[teenyturner]

I didn't vote because I use all three depending on how I feel when I get out of bed or how fatigued I am and what I need to do that day.

[Hepsibah]

I use a cane, and a scooter part time..I also just got fitted for a foot brace - actually an ankle brace that goes up to just below the knee.

[JaneK1975]

None of the above, but I am finding a good pair of tennis shoes to feel AMAZING these days.

[COBOB]

When I have vision or balance problems, I use hiking poles as "Balance poles."  Gideon has gotten pretty good at the "brace" command and pushing me to the wall when I start the step on him.

Bob

[Mike_Shuswap]

I use a walking stick due to balance issues, not sure if this would qualify as a cane, but I checked the cane box.

Mike

[doublevision1]

None of the above.

[jujuminx]

No walking aid even in relapse or flare.

Julie

[lovemy6monkeys]

As of right now I have not needed any aids. But, this latest relapse has caused balance problems, so we are starting to figure out about getting a puppy with the goal of training him/her to be a balance dog for me. We are optimistic that we have enough time to start with a puppy and train him/her ourselves rather than needing to have an older and already trained balance dog.

~Jess

[HVAC]

I am going into my 47th year with PPMS and have to use crutches some of the time do to muscle spasms. I may have to use them more or go to a walker because the muscles are making it harder to walk.

Alex

[Sumanadevii]

Ignore the spelling of flair (should be flare)...ya get the idea...