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A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Melbourne, AU

Hey, I did search the Q&A for this and saw lots of people saying they use a wheelchair but for lther things they have besides fibro, I was wondering if anyone uses a wheelchair for the pain and fatigue of fibromyalgia?

I've been really wanting (needing) one for a while now as my cane doesn't help enough and a walker wouldn't either but am still waiting to get onto the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme, in Australia)

I know many other people with fibromyalgia or me/cfs who also want… read more

January 8, 2019
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A MyFibroTeam Member

I truly wish I could use a wheelchair.. I also use a cane and get so tired walking some days... I am afraid though that if I go to a wheelchair, I won't exercise at all... and I think that is the biggest thing stopping me from going that step...

January 8, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

yes i do.

January 8, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

If you are struggling and a wheelchair will help use one

January 8, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

all you can do is the best you can do... hope you get the answers you need...

January 8, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yeah if a little concerned about that but would probably consider hydrotherapy / pt / etc if I started to get worried about fitness/weight

January 8, 2019

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