Re: need a precription for cane?

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You don't need a doctor's prescription to get a cane. You can buy one at almost

any good drug store/medical supply place. I'd try for the independent, not

chain drug stores, as I have found that their products tend to be better made

and to last longer. I buy my medical supplies, canes, walkers, scooters and

even my wheelchairs from my local, independent, compounding pharmacy. That's

also where I get my pain meds, since getting the chain stores like CVS,

Albersons etc to carry the schedule II meds on a regular basis is like trying to

pull teeth out of the moon.

A good cane will cost you no more than $40 max, and you can find real good ones

for quite a bit less. The cheapst one I've ever seen that I even remotely

consider buying was $8, but I passed it up in favor of a $22 one and I'm glad I

did. I would urge you to get one with a padded, plastic/rubber hand grip, as

these tend to be more comfortable.

Hope this helps.

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my lower back is hurting so bad in the mornings now I am having trouble

standing up straight and cant keep my balance.I feel like I am going to

fall over forward or something.I got a walking cane but it doesnt seem

comfortable and maybe its too long.My arm and shoulder hurt when I use

it.maybe Im not used to it yet and dont feel comfortable with it.I am

wondering what kind of doctor can prescribe a cane or would know what

kind I need or a different one.I dont know what to do.Im struggling

with walking some days and am having a hard time with taking a shower

and stuff.do I need an orthopedic doctor or some other kind?I dont know

where I need to go or if I can even afford the kind of doctor I need to

help me with this.sometimes I am wondering how much longer I will be

able to walk at all or if I will be needing a walker soon.any

suggestions would be appreciated.

[Guest guest]

hi susan, i'm so sorry for ur pain . my worst time to walk is mornings as well.

i can walk but at times i need my chair.

mayb u need a different kind of walker just to fit ur specific needs.what kind

of dr. do u c now? i'm pretty sure any

dr. that u c can prescribe a walker for u. now they even have the walkers where

there's a seat added to it.

mayb u should look into that susan...... don't ever b afraid to speak up cuz

afterall, it's our bodies we are looking after.

the drs. r supposed to help us to b functional. good luck & god

bless,melyndagamez 10/7/08 11:25p.m.cdt

[ ] need a precription for cane?

my lower back is hurting so bad in the mornings now I am having trouble

standing up straight and cant keep my balance.I feel like I am going to

fall over forward or something.I got a walking cane but it doesnt seem

comfortable and maybe its too long.My arm and shoulder hurt when I use

it.maybe Im not used to it yet and dont feel comfortable with it.I am

wondering what kind of doctor can prescribe a cane or would know what

kind I need or a different one.I dont know what to do.Im struggling

with walking some days and am having a hard time with taking a shower

and stuff.do I need an orthopedic doctor or some other kind?I dont know

where I need to go or if I can even afford the kind of doctor I need to

help me with this.sometimes I am wondering how much longer I will be

able to walk at all or if I will be needing a walker soon.any

suggestions would be appreciated.

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[Guest guest]

,

Have you had a diagnosis with your back? Call your rheummy and let

him know how bad it is. My rheummy was the one to order my cervical

spine x-rays and MRI. Then she referred me to a neuro-surgeon.

From personal experience with my lower back I have several things

going on. I have a herniated disk, degenerative disease of the lower

lumbar and osteo arthritis. I see a chiropracter for my lower back.

I do not want surgery and physical therapy did not help me.

A cane should help some, but it would be best to know what is

causing the pain.

I pray that you get some relief soon.

Shirley

>

> my lower back is hurting so bad in the mornings now I am having

trouble

> standing up straight and cant keep my balance.I feel like I am

going to

> fall over forward or something.I got a walking cane but it doesnt

seem

> comfortable and maybe its too long.My arm and shoulder hurt when I

use

> it.maybe Im not used to it yet and dont feel comfortable with it.I

am

> wondering what kind of doctor can prescribe a cane or would know

what

> kind I need or a different one.I dont know what to do.Im

struggling

> with walking some days and am having a hard time with taking a

shower

> and stuff.do I need an orthopedic doctor or some other kind?I dont

know

> where I need to go or if I can even afford the kind of doctor I

need to

> help me with this.sometimes I am wondering how much longer I will

be

> able to walk at all or if I will be needing a walker soon.any

> suggestions would be appreciated.

>

[Guest guest]

how do I find a compounding pharmacy? I agree,Im having a problem

with my walgreens giving me a hard time about the amount of narcotics

I need now.the pharmacists get all in my face about it and are rude

and nasty to me.I think they have to fill out extra paperwork when

they have to fill the amount I need every month.Im sick of the nasty

attitude I get from them for sure.they treat me like Im an addict and

dont need the stuff.

I have fibro and have had elevated rheumatoid factor for at least

four years now but I havent been able to afford a rhematologist

because I could barely afford the meds my neurologist pain doc

prescribes and the meds they gave me were for people with lupus and

stuff that was so harsh it made my hair fall out and gave me horrible

digestive problems and pain in my stomach.ive taken celebrex and the

stuff like that and it always made my stomach hurt or gave me

diarrhea and stomach cramps within less than an hour of taking it.I

had to file for disability last year in dec. and havent been able to

afford the doctors I need.I most likely need a rhematologist and some

tests and xrays but I cant pay for that with no health insurance.I

havent been able to work for a year now and am fighting with soc sec

about my disability benefits.My attorney told me to get a

prescription for the cane so it is documented that it is necessary.I

told the pain doctor about it the last time I was there and showed

him the one I have.I got it for two dollars at a discount store near

me but the tip isnt wide enough I dont think and I do need a rubber

pad or something on the handle.its a derby style cane that has a

flatter slightly curved handle on it that isnt quiet so rounded as a

crook style cane.I tried some before I got this one and looked for

some on the internet too and even went to a thrift store to get one

but they didnt have any.I am thinking I could get some of those

padded bicycle type handle pads at walmart and put one of those on it

with some electrical tape or something.

i am really strapped for cash now and am waiting on a hearing date

with a soc sec judge to deal with my ssdi case.I am afraid I wont

have enough money to pay for the little bit of meds I am buying now

just to keep me fairly comfortable while I fight with soc sec over

whether I can work or not.I was in so much pain and I kept trying to

work but couldnt concentrate well enough do my work or get to work

every day.I got terminated from three jobs for attendance in six

months and finally I gave up and filed for disability in dec last

year.Im so anxious and afraid and upset,the stress is making me

worse.its raining today and I have a bad time whenever it is wet or

rainy even the day before.

[Guest guest]

Suze and group;

I am so sorry to read you're having such a hart time.. I also have

severe pain in my back,, especially in the mornings.. Right now I am

on pain patches.. My rheumy is working on my back pain starting the

13th of this month;;; I will let you know what she does..

I am going to request a walker to walk with when I see her.. Some of

the group said there is even a little seat you can use on it when

waiting in line..

Gentle hugs

Clora

> my lower back is hurting so bad in the mornings now I am having

trouble

> standing up straight and cant keep my balance.I feel like I am

going to

> fall over forward or something.I got a walking cane but it doesnt

seem

> comfortable and maybe its too long.My arm and shoulder hurt when I

use

> it.maybe Im not used to it yet and dont feel comfortable with it.I

am

> wondering what kind of doctor can prescribe a cane or would know

what

> kind I need or a different one.I dont know what to do.Im struggling

> with walking some days and am having a hard time with taking a

shower

> and stuff.do I need an orthopedic doctor or some other kind?I dont

know

> where I need to go or if I can even afford the kind of doctor I

need to

> help me with this.sometimes I am wondering how much longer I will

be

> able to walk at all or if I will be needing a walker soon.any

> suggestions would be appreciated.

>