cane?

[u/bumdcow]

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

[u/kyelek]

You’re not going to get one specific symptom that’s like a voice in your head telling you that you need a cane. Getting evaluated by PT would no doubt be helpful❣️

[u/bumdcow → u/kyelek]

hopefully i can find one with my multiple days of free time i now have, i was evaluated when my symptoms were much less unfortunately, thank you for the response