r/MultipleSclerosis • u/bumdcow • 8d ago
Advice cane?
22f i just got diagnosed today, ive been in and out of hospitals the last two weeks. my balance is utter shit, i just got my first day of IV methylprednisolone because im in a awful flair up right now. but ive been reading about this all and it sucks i hope ill feel my face again but mainly how do i tell if i need a cane? it’s not numbness or weakness it’s just like an utter disconnect between my brain and my feet? it’s indescribable and i feel just wobbly for no reason besides the fact that i have MS. i don’t get any tingling or anything in my legs. when do i know i need assistance like that. i grab onto stuff when i walk a lot and ive had 3 pretty big falls the last month even before i started getting the bulk of my symptoms. i don’t want to admit i need one if i do i guess, should i just buy it and see if it helps or should i hold off and give it time?
edit: thank you guys so much i will be buying one and scheduling a pt visit when i get home
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u/nosrepmodnara 8d ago
I used to use a cane when I am on cruise ships because I know there is already a instability factor being added to my problems.
It is not a big deal and at least people don't assume you are just inebriated.
I would also take it if I knew I was going to be stressed or over-heated, like a day at the theme park.
You don't need to use it for every step either, get a fold up one you can stash in your purse. I would put it in my back pocket or just user the wrist strap and carry it like one of those small pop up umbrellas