Mobility assistance on vacation?
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In March we are going on vacation where, if my husband and I want to sightsee, much walking would be required. I just cannot walk very long distances because of my hip bursitis which I aggravated by trying an old exercise I used to do- despite steroid injection. I did a bad sprain. I am considering a rollator which can be pushed by my husband as a transport seat when I get too tired. This folds up for transport in a car. Anyone with experience using such mobility devices? I hate to look "disabled" but I AM.
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RD_Swede karenjaninaz
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I think a rollator could be a good solution if your husband doesn't not get tired pushing you. Matberedare a wheelchair is easier to handle. I think you should not feel ashamed of using onekligen of these. It can save your social life
RD_Swede
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I have predictive writing.
Barbara0650 karenjaninaz
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Hi Karen Ihave been suffering since last April with PMR and have had three flare ups. I suffer from advanced osteo arthritis in both knees too and may need knee replacements. The agonising pain of PMR in my hips and leg muscles on top has made walking any distance very difficult. So I knew that to get myself out and about and participate in life I needed a rollator with a seat. It is hard when I have been so active all my life and at 65 years to suddenly accept I needed a mobility aid. So I splashed out and bought myself the lightest one on the market with a seat. It cost £99.99 from Fenetic trading (ebay). It has been excellent, so light, and folds up in an x shape till it is flat to fit in the boot of the car. I bought a rigid seat one at first but it was too bulky in the boot so I returned it . This new one has a soft seat which pulls up easily to fold up and has a back rest. It has sturdy wheels and can be used inside and out. It comes with a folding shopping bag , walking stick holder , has brakes and adjustable handles. My new best friend and has allowed me to sit down for a rest when the going gets tough!! I know if I go away I will certainly need it.
I must thank this forum site which I read every day on how to cope with PMR. I couldnot get past 10mg and have had to go up to 14mg to cope with this last flare which has lasted nearly a month. I read that you can split the dose and this is really helping me. Taking 7mg morning and 7mg at night. The pain is going so thank you all you PMR sufferers for your invaluable advice. Finding docs and my rheumatologist although very sympathetic have not really up todate with this crazy illness. I wish PMR had more exposure on the media as no one ever mentions it and to turn into a cripple overnight as I did was a frightening experience. Good luck with your purchase of a rollator and you will not regret it.
constance.de karenjaninaz
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I DO have a rollator which can be pushed (and a wheelchair), but it is very heavy to push. They have to have the weight to cope with the handling from behind.
janice85211 karenjaninaz
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If you do not want to buy for long term use try Shopmobility or the red cross who both I understand hire such items.
Good luck and enjoy your Hollis.☺
karenjaninaz
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What I decided to purchase was a foldable rollator with a seat, four wheels that doubles as a "transport chair". It has folding footrests and I can be pushed facing forward by my husband . I read the hundreds of reviews by actual user and it seems suitable for me. My plan is if I get too tired I can sit on the seat and rest or have my husband push me. There are only a few types like this.
I let everyone know how this worked out.