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JustRachelle

Updated 11mo ago

Asking for a Handicap Sign/Sticker: How to Approach Your Doctor

I’m thinking of speaking with my primary care doctor about getting a handicap sign/sticker for parking etc because I have the hardest time breathing and walking long distances. Sometimes it’s even short distances. I can walk from my bed to my bathroom and become lightheaded/dizzy and I’ll also have chest pain and be out of breath. I’m unsure of how to bring the conversation up. Do I just simply ask for it or what?

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SJP

2y

Yup- simply ask. They'll go through some questions, fill out an application, then you fill out some paperwork and get it in a few weeks.
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Maddawg

2y

Jesus, that’s horrible that you can get tired that fast. Please get some mobile aid like a cane or service dog if you’re able
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allie.the.spoonie

2y

my sister brought the exact same symptoms up to her doctor recently and got a sign off on a handicap placard and got it from the DMV next day. they’ll also give you two- one to keep in your car and one to take with you in case you ride with someone else
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JustRachelle

2y

I am definitely planning to get a service dog and I will definitely bring this up with my doctor on my visit this week.
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allie.the.spoonie

2y

yes! my sister also has a service dog and the handicap placard helps keep her safe as well (from heat, road debris, trash, cars)
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JustRachelle

2y

Thanks y’all ❤️

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