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broken Posts: 9283
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I use to love making walking canes, my son got envolved also..I haven't done it in quite awhile but I was thinking what would a fibro cane look like to where it brings up conversation..so Im looking for ideas..please not to elaborate  . to get us started one cane I use to make was a deer foot cane now it wasnt my idea but I saw one and added my own style..I can use diffrent things for like a handle then wood if that helps any mind get going.. thanks for the input we all have alot to give if one gets the help then some of this suffering is worth it..
remeber I am not a doctor I just say what I think
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DaisyJ Posts: 51
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The handle should be soft comfortable for the days when our hands are painful or slightly swollen. Maybe a little oversized for comfort. I personally like colorful bright things with some sort of abstract design. If I am going to have to use one, I want it to be cool and not plain or oridinary. Right now I do ok without one, but there are some days I sure could use it!!! Take some pictures of what you end up with and post them. I would love to see it. Daisy J.
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LockMan  Posts: 788
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I rigged a small magnet in the handle of my cane for picking up metal things without having to bend down. I'm very well aquainted with the seven deadly sins
I keep a busy schedule trying to fit them in
I'm proud to be a glutton, and I don't have time for sloth
I'm greedy, and I'm angry, and I don't care who I cross
I'm Mr. Bad Example, intruder in the dirt
I like to have a good time, and I don't care who gets hurt
I'm Mr. Bad Example, take a look at me
I'll live to be a hundred, and go down in infamy
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Mooky Posts: 96
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I recall one episode where House had a cane with flames on it, like a hot-rod... |
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naddya819 Posts: 4356
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How about a positive-thinking cane: make the design be like a flower stem and leaves winding its way to the top, then the design of flower petals on the handle? To remind us that things still find a way to grow? Love,
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broken Posts: 9283
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very good ideas keep them comming and I love the magnic Idea.. we all have alot to give if one gets the help then some of this suffering is worth it..
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MissStacey Posts: 14847
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I can't think of anything yet, I will keep thinking and come back to ya! I am still trying to decide what to do with mine. I want it to reflect my personality yet not be too flashy.  I suffer from Rapid Progressive MS, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Epilepsy, Migraines, Neuropathy, IBS, Narcolepsy, Arrythmia, Arthritis and too much more complete list on profile.
"Just because we have the right to disagree with a person, does NOT give us the right to disrespect that person."
I'm not currently active due to many personal and medical issues. I will not be participating in MDJ for awhile, my thoughts and prayers are with everyone. I hope everyone is well and I appreciate all of the thoughts, kind words and messages. I have tried to respond as much as possible and apologize if I have not gotten back to everyone. Love & Hugs, Stacey |
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LockMan Posts: 788
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The wife wont let me get a flame job on my cane... I'm very well aquainted with the seven deadly sins
I keep a busy schedule trying to fit them in
I'm proud to be a glutton, and I don't have time for sloth
I'm greedy, and I'm angry, and I don't care who I cross
I'm Mr. Bad Example, intruder in the dirt
I like to have a good time, and I don't care who gets hurt
I'm Mr. Bad Example, take a look at me
I'll live to be a hundred, and go down in infamy
Mr. Bad Example - Warren Zevon |
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santos63 Posts: 2524
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I want a walking stick that is almost as tall as me...5" 1". I want it to look like a natural stick, thick, about 2 inches in diameter, with a smooth area for my hand about 3 feet up the stick and I want a little leather tassle on the top end to go through a drilled hole. I then want it finished with varnish, so no one mistakes it for an ugly stick. That would be my perfect walking stick - canes are tooo archaic! They are for old people! No offence anyone, I just don't want to appear old! Live in Perfect Love!
~Ana~
I worked as a RN, since 1993, I do not practice at present and my opinions are exactly that - opinions. Do not take any advice that I may offer as medical treatment. I will always defer treatments, etc to your MD, Pdoc, and/or pharmacist. What I share with you are my personal experiences, and basic knowledge that I learned as a nurse.
I have Diabetes, Bipolar Disorder with psychotic features and mixed, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, and Chronic Low Back Pain with bulging discs in back and neck, Asthma, Hypothyroidism, Arthritis in lumbar and sacral areas, lumbar disc displacement, Degeneration of lumbar intervertebral discs, Lumbosacral radiculitis, DJD |
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MissStacey Posts: 14847
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I don't want to appear old either but when you are unsteady and fall as often as I do it's necessary to suck up your dignity, they aren't that bad. Even though I didn't have it last night. Unless you just want the pretty walking stick for conversational sake. That's different. I suffer from Rapid Progressive MS, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Epilepsy, Migraines, Neuropathy, IBS, Narcolepsy, Arrythmia, Arthritis and too much more complete list on profile.
"Just because we have the right to disagree with a person, does NOT give us the right to disrespect that person."
I'm not currently active due to many personal and medical issues. I will not be participating in MDJ for awhile, my thoughts and prayers are with everyone. I hope everyone is well and I appreciate all of the thoughts, kind words and messages. I have tried to respond as much as possible and apologize if I have not gotten back to everyone. Love & Hugs, Stacey |
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