I found it difficult to use because the public are not used to seeing this sort of equipment used by a young man (of 50!), it also promps people to ask whats wrong and sometimes I'm not too much in the mood to go into the ins and outs of ALS with a stranger in the street. I used it initially to avoid falling but the seat is fantastic, my falls used to be as a consequence of tripping but I am too slow for that now. But I now fall because my legs fold, probably because of fatigue, the rollator helps enormously in this regard. If I feel tired I sit down. Terrific!
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Apr 25, 2010
Advice & Tips
It is difficult as a 48 year old man to get used to using a walker which is normaally associated with elderly OAP's. However, I realised that this is all in my head and and caan be banished by concentrating on the more ppositive effects of getting further and being more independent. Well worth it, and it keeps the wheelchair at bay for a wee bit longer. It is difficult for my children when they see me on it, and it saddens me that I can do little about that.
Purposes:MS (Multiple Sclerosis), Fatigue, Ataxia (lack of coordination), and Feelings of isolation(Started Jun 01, 2009)
Date
Dosage
MS (Multiple Sclerosis)
Perceived effectiveness
Fatigue
Perceived effectiveness
Ataxia (lack of coordination)
Perceived effectiveness
Feelings of isolation
Perceived effectiveness
Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
Jul 16, 2010
Jun 24, 2010
Daily
Dec 29, 2009
Daily
Date
Jul 16, 2010
Advice & Tips
I have learned even walking with the walker causes major fatigue. My symptoms have not worsened since last flare; I've just become more aware. So I've moved on to a wheelchair, which is much less fatiguing.
Date
Jun 24, 2010
Advice & Tips
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Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Dec 29, 2009
Advice & Tips
See my testimonials at www.active-walker.com (Chas, USA)
Purposes:Fatigue, Balance problems, and Walking difficult without aid(Started Jul 02, 2009)
Date
Dosage
Fatigue
Perceived effectiveness
Balance problems
Perceived effectiveness
Walking difficult without aid
Perceived effectiveness
Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
Sep 23, 2009
As needed
Date
Sep 23, 2009
Advice & Tips
I have more energy at the end of the day when I use the rollator.
Also, I now walk with the same gait and pace that I used to years ago and this feels GREAT!
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