Tag: cane usage

heeheehee

Every now and again, i would go back and read old posts and the other day, i came across this one, Not Sold. i wrote that soon after i’d gotten the cane.  well, HAH!!  once again, it’s funny how ur perspective on things can change as time goes by.

About 2 weeks ago, my manager asked me if i’m using my cane and my response was, “oh yes i am!  I can’t imagine going anywhere without it; i think i’d be like a fish out of water without it!”

These days i can safely say without a doubt that it helps me (unlike what i wrote in that post).  i really shudder at the thought of going anywhere without it.    It used to be that i would kinda feel self conscious of the fact that i was walking with a cane.  Now???  u couldn’t pay me to walk without it!

Whether it’s a good or bad thing, the cane has become my “third leg” and unfortunately for me,  i need 3 to get around!

 

Not Sold

So…I’m still not sold on this cane.  I’m giving it a chance, but…

yesterday I had to pick up my car from the repair shop – how the fcuk do u see a parked car that is sitting in a practically empty parking lot and then reverse into it?????  that is just beyond my realm of imagination…but as usual i digress – so i went to get the car, took the cane and what did i do?  held it in my hand instead of actually using it!  HELLO!  I’m a loser, yes i know.

  • I get that it will help with my balance – i think.  What if i have it in my right hand and i start to sway to my left?  what then?
  • I’m not sure that it will help me when i’m stiff – can it really help me then?
  • what about when my knees decide to lock up – to me that is just more drama

I’m still being positive…I am not going to write it off.  I just have to get into the habit of picking it up and actually using it i s’pose and we’ll see what happens.

It’s a nice sleek one…it’s not fancy; didnt want to spend too much money on it until i know it’ll actually be worth it, but it’s cool enuf that i won’t mind walking around with it. 

Cane…Food for Thought

So when i went for my infusion, 1 of the nurses saw me and asked me where was my cane.  She seemed to remember me coming in with a cane before.  When i told her that I didn’t use one, she said that maybe i should look into it because it would help me keep my balance.  what’s “funny” is that i’d written about my thoughts of using one the day before and then i go in and she’s telling me that it will help me.  I’m still not convinced – i’m still a little afraid.  I’m thinking it’s one more thing that I’ll have to “keep track of” when i’m walking and that could end in disaster.  maybe it’s also my pride?  maybe it’s that i’m scared because again – the progression – canes might lead to other walking aides which could eventually lead to a permanent chair.  Of course there’s always the bright side…i could get a “cool” cane; maybe different colours and styles so that i have options depending on where i’m going…

i swear it’s getting harder and harder to keep my positive attitude about this disease. 
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