Guest guest Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Hi Holly.... It took almost 2 1/2 years for me to get an approval for Ohio for Ohio medicaid. I know the feeling of people looking at you. My hands are deformed (and feet) from my r/a. When I go out to eat, people are always looking at my hands. I'm 57 and my hands have been like this for so many years. When I was dx'd in 1983..the meds weren't as good as they are now....not much to help with the progression. I went to a hand surgeon and he won't do surgery unless I am in pain 24/7. Since I am on medicaid I think they put you off. He also said that since I have dexterity in my thumg and forefinger...and can grasp things..I'm doing pretty good. Hey, sit down with me one day and watch me eat. (Bring your Gallagher plastic)...lol I really liked that I had a wheelchair when I was in Florida. could do the flea markets and I didn't have to sit down to rest. I bought mine for $160 (?) $180 on QVC.com because it was lightweight weighing only 23 pounds. This wheelchair is good if you have someone to push you...my hands cannot work a wheelchair with me sitting in it. Next step is one of the power chairs...I found they were a lot better for me than the scooters since I had a hard time pushing the acceleration control paddle. I'll be looking for a used one down the road. Have a good less pain day..... a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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