Walking aids as a signal.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ม.ค. 2024
- For people with Parkinson’s the symptoms can fluctuate wildly. Sometimes we can get caught out. Here’s some thoughts on walking aids and why they can be beneficial for those of us who feel vulnerable in crowded and busy spaces. A friend gave me this advice. I’ll be reporting back. #parkinsons #menshealth #youngonsetparkinsons #parkinsonsdisease #cane #walkingstick
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So true...
A few years ago a friend's wife was bedridden due to Parkinson's...
To give the husband some rest I would sit and talk with her 2 or 3 times a week for a few hours a day so he could go shopping or go to the allotment...
She was a wonderful person to get to know and love - her sense of humour was fantastic and her love of God shone through.
My only regret is why I did not become friends with these two people sooner - both were wonderful together but also great apart they were different as well.
We had a great time talking about life and the bible (she was a Christian for a long time) - her husband was a Freemason until he gave it up and got rid of that in his life when he became a Christian much later in life.
He tried hard for his younger brother to follow him to get to know Jesus and give up Freemasonry before this death.
Aloha Carl! Man you are spot on with just about everything in this episode. I have the same problems at different times of the day with my walking, or should I say brain function. I do use a walking stick, cane, walker or rollaider depending on severity of my dystonia cramps in my calf’s, weakness in legs or painful feet. Sometimes my ankles and feet feel like they have dried mud, paint or cement on them. I can truly sympathize with you. I like your approach of testing the cane in crowed public areas. I’m curious to know how it works out for you. We can’t get sidetracked and always have to invent new ways of combating our challenges with PD. Thanks for sharing and we all need to have an open dialogue about PD solutions. Stay strong my warrior friend! Mike 😎
Also try Biofreeze, Salonpas or Voltaren for your calf dystonia. They have done wonders for me. I also get Botox injections every 3 months in my legs for the dystonia
Thanks mate! Helpful tips
Similar one thing i notice is footware. I stick to trainners light with good grip. That flex, tried waking shoes to ridge for me. Causing more cramps.
I also take supplements magnesium g seems to help.
I recommend looking up cane fitting.
To make sure the cane is at the right height. To low or high will cause issue. Golden rule is generally a slight bend in you elbow. Which will allow u to fully extend the arm if needed and engage use of the cane. Can't stress this enough. And a rubber on the end of the cane for grip.
Great tips
I rry and walk every day