I sometimes feel I need one but I'm in ur boat I'm almost 30 I too proud. But if ur gunna walk. About and can't just rest those days u gotta get a stick. I'm alrdy accepting in a yr or 2 ill be getting a stick and maybe in a wheel chair in the future. Least u can look online and buy a awesome walking stick not stuck with oldiah ones

Who cares what others think. If they have bad thoughts then they are bad people not you. Swallow that pride and get that cane and walk. I have used a cane off and on since I was in my 20's. I asked my sons way latter if it embarassed them and they said it seemed like those rich ladies that walk with a cane. Try it for a little while like when you walk and then gradually increase the amt of time you use it and maybe you will be more comfortable.

I was too embarrassed to use a walking stick or a wheelchair although at times ive had to consider both. Also because the pain moves around so much, I'd have to keep swapping sides, carry it then my wrist would probable hurt instead, it seems inconvenient at the same time as helpful.

I do wonder though, if in the long run being too proud in this regard has benefited me. I have to keep assuring myself as there's nothing structurally wrong with my body, exercise won't damage me but poor posture and weakened muscles through lack of use most definately will!

But if you need it or it helps then it doesn't matter what other people think, it's your quality of life.

I don't know if anyone else feels the same.

I'm the same being 25 I feel so embarrassed but y suffer more for other people's benefit if they don't know you then their judgement doesn't matter 😘

I've been to OT and have to use walking stick all the time now when I'm out. I have stuff going on with my right ankle , knee as well as the fybro.I took a deep breath and used it , it really helped and turned out not to be too bad x