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Walking Sticks And Disability Parking?
A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭

Hey, I am a newbie to the group
Since my diagnosis of Fibromyalgia, I have been having a lot of trouble with my stability, balance and walking a far distance (Sometimes I feel they go hand in hand). For the last four and a half years I have been studying to be a secondary teacher. While on my teaching practicums I struggled with lots of standing and stability. Over the years I have had several bad falls and many close calls. I often feel like my legs just don't want to hold me up when I am… read more

posted July 30, 2017
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A MyFibroTeam Member

Honey number one you come first! Take care of yourself and do whatever you have to do to do this! Buy a cane or walking stick1 Get disability Parking Permit if you need it! These are all good ways to take care of yourself! And never be ashamed that you may need these. Your still a beautiful young woman! Hugs!

posted July 31, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I didn't have a difficult time getting mine. I suppose it is all about how cooperative your doctor is. :-)

posted July 31, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member The DMV has a handicap placard application form that you take to your doctor and get them to sign. Once it has been signed you to take the paper to your DMV office to pick up a placard or plates.

posted July 31, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member gotcha, ok thanks 😌 I wonder if it's been difficult for fibro patients to get one. Seems like it would be.

posted July 31, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I'm 26 and I TOTALLY understand why it's scary, I feel the same way about it. I don't have either. How do you get a parking permit anyway? The doctor just gives one to you? I don't know anything about it lol

posted July 31, 2017

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