Re: question about canes etc

[Guest guest]

I use a cane almost all of the time, especially when I go out. My husband

bought me one from QVC (TV shopping channel)....it is called a Sure Step, and

they have a website online under the same name. Anyway - this cane has a flat

bottom surface and has a rocking hinge (joint) on it with springs on both

sides. SO when I walk the foot walks with me, there is alot less stress on both

my

wrist and shoulder, plus it is a more natural walking action. You will have

to look at it and see, my Dr. Rx'd a four prong monster the was heavy and hard

to use, he is now researching the company that I got my cane from for further

referral and use. It seems like I am able to do a lot more walking with my

" all terrain " cane, I even used it to go on the Handicapped walk to see the

Elephant Seals in Santa Cruz, CA. We were actually 15 feet from a Harem of 150

seals- it was too awesome to be able to describe. I do not think I could have

done as well in the sand with a regular cane. I know it is pricey - $54.00

but it sure allows me freedodm to go places. If you have any questions, you can

contact me personally and I would be glad to talk. It is nice to have no

more shoulder pain from the cane, the usual stuff is bad enough.

Gentle Hugs & Prayers,

Carol M. in CA

PS - They have scheduled a date from my husband's surgery - May 24th - they

will remove his right kidney and all the lymph nodes leading to it. Please

pray for him....we are both very scared, this is why I have not been posting

very

much.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 03/05/2004 21:19:39 Central Standard Time,

Dandcmayer@... writes:

> PS - They have scheduled a date from my husband's surgery - May 24th - they

>

> will remove his right kidney and all the lymph nodes leading to it. Please

> pray for him....we are both very scared, this is why I have not been posting

> very

> much.

>

Oh Jeepers, Carol

Good luck to you and your hubby. I'll be thinking of you. Cary

[Guest guest]

Cary-

Thanks alot. They found the tumor by 'accident' during a ct scan for

gastritis. Our insurance is an HMO and it has been extremely difficult to get

anything accomplished. Referrals were put off, etc. WE feel better now that

the

surgery is actually scheduled, but my husband swears the only reason it was in

the month of May and not June is because I followed up on every single

thing/test/ appointment that happened. We do not have any much family here to

help, so

the planning is still happening. There is a nurse at our church, and I have

asked her to help me with my Enbrel shots, I cannot mix the stuff - my hands

are really bad and I either drop it or break it ....... My Sjorgrens has

flared and I have a very irritating dry patch on the white of my eye. I see the

Dr. tommorrow,,it doesn't feel much better. When I get stressed and cry there

are not many tears, but I actually get a black eye from crying and I do not

wring my hands into my eyes. Just one of those things.

Thanks,

Gentle Hugs & Prayers,

Carol M. in CA

[Guest guest]

I use a cane and have for about 2 years. I had the same problem with the

wrists and fingers hurting terribly from using the cane (it sounds like

your pains are much worse then mine). I spoke with my VA Dr. about it

and he suggested I go to Walgreen's or medical supply store and look at

the various canes they have. He said the shape of the handle is what is

aggravating my wrists and fingers. He suggested I try (right there in

the store) different canes with different shaped handles and tell him

which shape felt best for me. I did and he ordered me the same cane. It

made a world of difference. Now if he could just do something about the

extra strain on the shoulders :-)

Rick

www.whosyomama.com

[ ] question about canes etc

I know some of you use canes. I had at first tried canes, crutches and

a walker- when my feet or knees or hips flare. BUT I soon found out I

could not manage any of those becuz of my wrists and shoulders. I also

found out soon enough I also could not manage a regular wheelchair for

the same reason. DOes this happen to anyone else? I wound up buying my

scooter out of pocket with my socil security back pay. - and even with

it, sometimes my thumbs cannot work the throttle. My husband tied a

larger wider bar onto the throttle so I can work it with the palm of my

hand.

[Guest guest]

Carol,

This cane sounds very interesting. Thanks for letting us know. It says it

even works on beach sand

and my regular cane isn¹t doing a very good job in the sand. I¹ll have to

try one. For anyone interested

in knowing more about them, this site has several types:

http://orthoticmobility.com/surefoot.html

I will keep your husband in my prayers. I know it is very scary and the

waiting is the

hardest part.

a

> I use a cane almost all of the time, especially when I go out. My husband

> bought me one from QVC (TV shopping channel)....it is called a Sure Step, and

> they have a website online under the same name. Anyway - this cane has a flat

> bottom surface and has a rocking hinge (joint) on it with springs on both

> sides. SO when I walk the foot walks with me, there is alot less stress on

> both my

> wrist and shoulder, plus it is a more natural walking action. You will have

> to look at it and see, my Dr. Rx'd a four prong monster the was heavy and hard

> to use, he is now researching the company that I got my cane from for further

> referral and use. It seems like I am able to do a lot more walking with my

> " all terrain " cane, I even used it to go on the Handicapped walk to see the

> Elephant Seals in Santa Cruz, CA. We were actually 15 feet from a Harem of

> 150

> seals- it was too awesome to be able to describe. I do not think I could have

> done as well in the sand with a regular cane. I know it is pricey - $54.00

> but it sure allows me freedodm to go places. If you have any questions, you

> can

> contact me personally and I would be glad to talk. It is nice to have no

> more shoulder pain from the cane, the usual stuff is bad enough.

> Gentle Hugs & Prayers,

> Carol M. in CA

>

> PS - They have scheduled a date from my husband's surgery - May 24th - they

> will remove his right kidney and all the lymph nodes leading to it. Please

> pray for him....we are both very scared, this is why I have not been posting

> very

> much.

>

>