LastUnicornLady Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Hey guys! I'm wondering at what point you finally decided to purchase/start using a wheelchair on a semi-regular basis? What symptoms prompted you to do so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greyhound Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Please note I haven't been diagnosed with anything yet. When I went off work six weeks ago, I was so fatigued and felt so ill standing and walking that I decided to get a secondhand mobility scooter off eBay. Turned out to be a great decision. Got so fed up of being in the flat and basically it was my way of carrying on as 'normally' as possible. I've since bought a folding manual chair for times when it's too much energy to get the scooter out compared with the energy saved by using it or when a scooter is not practical (e.g on public transport, in smaller spaces). I can be pushed by my partner and indoors (e.g. a shopping centre) I can do some pushing myself. It's all about keeping on going as much as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ANCY Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 I have used a manual chair for 5 years do to presyncope and syncope, especially on standing. Currently working with insurance to purchase a new chair better suited to my needs for both safety and increased mobility and independence. The one we are looking at is a rigid frame sports chair with a removable motor that attaches in the rear for longer trips or when I'm doing poorly. Still have not quite determined if there will be a safety issue because I do pass out randomly on occasion. Hope you find what you are looking for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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