Canes and Aids

Good Day or Good Evening,

I have recently been wrestling with the question, how often to use a cane. I broke down this Wednesday and bought one. I started to use it when I walk any distance (my afternoon walk was becoming very painful) or up a lot of stairs. It helps my knees and feet. For some reason it just does not feel right to use it more than just that little bit. I am thinking I may need to just get over myself. I keep hoping that I will go into remission soon as I am recently diagnosed. Currently trying to find the right medication to help with this feat.

I have to say that I am glad that I was introduced to this site many years ago by good friend.

Hi I have been using a cane for many years now but I remember how reluctant I was to first start i felt self conscious etc but then I fell over in the shopping centre and believe me Everyone Looks then So I decided what is better cane or fall ???
I now use Cane Everywhere it is just part of me and I use walker on bad days and wheelchair or scooter on Worse days and that is just how it is
plus you have to consider the ware on your joints and body and any support you can get is better
i'd suggest you try it out on your afternoon walk see how you go and you may find you can walk longer with the support Also make sure the cane is the right height for you so your hand sits comfortably on it that you are not leaning up or down to reach it and it "feels right" some canes feel different to others