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I’m a musician with chronic pain/CRPS/RSI and PoTS and obviously this means I have quite a busy schedule. I have had to miss out on so much because I am so fatigued or in so much pain and this is really frustrating. I’ve been considering using a mobility aid but I have CRPS which is focused in my hands so I can’t use a walking stick or crutches. I’m considering getting a wheelchair but don’t want to be reliant on it or for people to judge me. Is anyone else in a similar position/have any advice on whether it’s a good idea to use a wheelchair? Doctors are useless at the moment and blame everything on stress so I just don’t know where to turn to for support. It’s so lonely!
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Malaise & Fatigue
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
Generalized pain
Chronic Pain
Acute lethargy
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Hey. I use a wheelchair because of stutter steps and weakness I tend to get. (We are unsure if the stutter steps are from my pots or a different disorder) using a wheelchair is easier for me because it helps me get on my feet quicker so I actually spend less time on mobility aids. Now if you don’t think it will work for you that way then think about which one will help you expand the amount of things you can get done in a day. Don’t think about how others think or view you cause it will only make you hurt yourself in the long run. Do what will let you get what you want and need done.
☝ This content is generated by our users and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult with your physician before making any medical decision
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