When did you start using mobility aids with Ehlers-danlos?

I have POTS because of my hEDS so I started using a wheelchair when I couldn't walk/stand for very long without passing out. I'm working in physical therapy on my orthostatic tolerance and have started using a walker as an instant chair for going out. When I have hip and knee injuries I use mobility aids as needed.

I alternate between forearm crutches, a wheelchair, and heavy duty knee braces. The knee braces were my first aid about 6 years ago, the forearm crutches came about 2 years ago, and I recently started accepting that sometimes I'll be in a wheelchair.

I am also Mickey I have vascular ehlers danlos syndrome I use AFO braces which help a lot and I also have forearm crutches that I take with me when I know I’m going to be walking a lot

I used a walking stick from about my mid 20s, then ventured to getting a rollator with a seat I use most of the time, and I got my wheelchair earlier this year and I'm 31 now, although to be honest it's the POTS that mostly has be using my wheelchair

I use crutches and AFO braces for short distances (in my house mostly), and a chair for anything longer. My chair is a custom one I got a prescription for and went through the rehab hospital to get.

I started using a body braces about six years ago, crutches for a while and then I got my first walking stick about 2 years ago (I am 23). It gives me a lot more freedom but sometimes a stick doesn't feel like enough, but I've not ventured into anything else yet.

I have AFO braces, a cane, walker, and wheelchair but I mostly use the chair and braces. Honestly part of it is because I feel like "its more accepted to see a young person in a chair than any other mobility aid" wich I think is bs 😒 but I also use it more because I can't walk for long periods of time regardless.

I am on and off my mobility aids but I ended up getting a walker when I had hip surgery and had also sprained my ankle on the other leg. It was SO helpful. Recently I had sprained both ankles and was in a wheelchair for a bit and that was also really helpful. I find that I just keep my medical assistance devices in my basement for when I need them because sometimes they're super needed and sometimes I'm fine.