Chronic Illness on Sidechat | People with EDS, POTS, and/or Fibro, do forearm crutches work for you? Obviously I’m gonna talk to my doctor before I do anything, but I’d like to get an opinion from some other people who may actually use them :)

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Chronic Illness 4w

People with EDS, POTS, and/or Fibro, do forearm crutches work for you? Obviously I’m gonna talk to my doctor before I do anything, but I’d like to get an opinion from some other people who may actually use them :)

Anonymous 4w

Yes. They provide more support than a cane and give you the option to use one or two mattering how much support you need that day.

Anonymous 4w

At the moment, I use a cane some days, but I find that some days it doesn’t do as much if I’m having issues with both my legs, and sometimes I can’t use it if my wrist or shoulder are acting up—which is why I’m asking about the forearm ones since I’ve heard that those are better for your shoulders

Anonymous 4w

I have clEDS and it unfortunately gives me blisters on my palms, I prefer a cane or rollator if I’m ambulatory

Anonymous

OP 4w

Yes please get the forearm crutches! You shouldn’t use a cane for support only for balance or you could get a permanent limp

Anonymous

#2 4w

I love my forearm crutches! is i dont need the support of both you can just use one depending on the day