Lupus Support Group

Over the years sence being dx. with lupus. I have watch people in wheelchairs, using canes, using scooters and so on. I would stare at them. Always thinking to myself will that be me soon??

Well, today is the day. I was fitted for a cane. My hip is really bad. It locked up lastnight. My husband had to help me to bed. My lupus is flaring in that hip. I also have osteropenia in that hip to.

So anyways. They were going to give me a black one. But I got one that was purple and it looks like butterfly wings on it. I wanted to look cool.LOL

So I now have entered a new chapter in my lupus journey, at 40 years old I walk with a cane. Another thing to except. But I do know one thing I did get some relief right away with the pain. So its a good thing.Gen

Well, at least since you have to have a cane- you got a Cool one!

I really am sorry that it came to this. I'm glad to see though, that even only being 40 years old- you realize what you need to do to take care of you. I'm sure it was hard to have it come to this.

Fibroforever,

Yes it is hard. But its another step in this lupus journey. But at least I got a cool one. Thanks for the support!! Gen

Hey Gen, I think if the cane helps with the pain then it shouldn't matter. I bet it is pretty! I'm glad to hear that it is helping a little. Anything to take some pain away is worth it. I'm glad you are thinking positive about it and keeping your head up. Hope you have a good Easter and you feel better soon!

Vallyndel,

It helps, it doesen't take it all away, but it sure takes the stabbing pain away.

Happy Easter to you toooo. Gen

Gen - At least you will look cool getting your relief from pain!

Eva

Eva,

Thanks!! I have to look cool. LOL But at least the painis a little bit better!! Gen

I did not want to get a cane at all, I kept telling myself that I was not even 45 yet! But I kept using my Mom's old one around the house and relized how much it really did help with the pain. So I finely got one. Mine is pink and white. Wait till you see the stares your cane gets.... not from your having a cane but the color. I am forever having older ladies ask me where I got it. And I don't know how many times I have been waiting for or riding the elevator and seen someone stare at it. Many times they have there own, I have taken to saying that mine is prettyer then yours...lol...

When I was given a cane, I cried. Before long I was given a walker, I cried. Next I was given a manuel wheelchair, I cried. Finally I was given a hoveround, I cried. I cried everytime I was given anything for RA. Medicines, handicap sticker, etc. Then one day after praying and begging God for help it was as if He spoke to me and said, "Look around you. I have given you the cane, walker, and wheelchair so you could get around. I have given you the meds to controll your illness and pain, I have given you the handicap sticker so you can get out of the house. I have heard your prayers and answered, it was you that didn't see them." From that moment on, my attitude changed and I saw all "my help" through different eyes. I was so blinded by my tears I couldn't see the very things I had prayed for. I don't have to use the hoveround constantly, but when I do I have become thankful. Same with all my meds and devices related to RA. I bet I cried a millin tears. But when my eyes were opened I bet I have smiled a million times more than the number of teardrops. Hugs

OH Bits!! I wanted to cry reading your post. I was so happy when I got my parking thingy I wanted to jump-up and down, I can't or I would not need the thing but you know what I mean. I guess even it was God taking care of me, I like your out look on it.