Living with arthritis doesn't have to be dull.....

Starburst
Starburst Member Posts: 2,546
edited 11. Jan 2014, 13:08 in Living with Arthritis archive
Not sure if you're allowed pics or not? If not, here's the link:
http://tinypic.com/r/r71xeu/5

This is what arrived at my house today. :D

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Comments

  • Kittkat
    Kittkat Member Posts: 309
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    lovvveee it! :)
    How am I gonna be an optimist about this?
  • villier
    villier Member Posts: 4,426
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Looks comfy to use Sophie and very stylish might get one for myself :D ...............Marie xx
    Smile a while and while you smile
    smile another smile and soon there
    will be miles and miles of smiles
    just because you smiled I wish your
    day is full of Smiles
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Looks very stylish.
    I have looked at the Swi##h ones.....they are pricey but also they don't have the closed arm on them.....they seem to be open. Never tried that type.....Has anyone else? I know if I'm looking at things in shops I lift my arm and my ordinary one just hangs from it.
    Would like to know if anyone has used the other type
    Enjoy it....looks great.....can I ask where you got it?
    pm me if you can't put it here

    Love
    Hileena
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Cor! That looks very smart and makes a cheerful difference to the usual aluminium! Good luck with it, Sophie, I hope no-one nicks it. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • ouchpotato
    ouchpotato Member Posts: 453
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sophie, love it! Did you get just the one? Can I ask you why the crutch and not a stick? Only reason I'm asking is because I use a stick now but it's hard on my hand and I was wondering about getting crutches, or maybe just one.

    And no, I agree, it doesn't have to be dull!
  • thistlegirl
    thistlegirl Member Posts: 229
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    very cool!
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Wow! That's a cracker! Can you play it yet :lol:
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    Steven Wright
  • Starburst
    Starburst Member Posts: 2,546
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    ouchpotato wrote:
    Sophie, love it! Did you get just the one? Can I ask you why the crutch and not a stick? Only reason I'm asking is because I use a stick now but it's hard on my hand and I was wondering about getting crutches, or maybe just one.

    And no, I agree, it doesn't have to be dull!

    I did get just the one. I should really be on two but finally, I'm strong enough for one! I need the crutch for that bit of extra support, physio would prefer me to use two but I find them a faff. I'd like to eventually move to a stick but being only 25, I feel a bit more psychologically comfortable with a crutch anyway.
  • Starburst
    Starburst Member Posts: 2,546
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you, everyone for your comments. I did want something a bit brighter but found them a bit garish for being on placement!
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I love it Sophie...and crutches are much better for the back..a stick can make you twist...how come I have the boring silver one.... :roll: x
    Love
    Barbara
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Love the dots!! I have black pair of walking crutches with reflectors on both the handles! I do love my black walking crutches as they look better than the boring grey NHS ones! There is no reason why we can't pimp our disability aids and make them fun! Go Sophie!!
  • kathbee
    kathbee Member Posts: 934
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Looks great.

    I also do better with one crutch as opposed to a stick.
    Sticks hurt my wrists too much.

    Would you mind sending me a P M
    Of the supplier?

    Thanks Kath
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Sophie
    I hope you are on commission for this :lol:

    I asked exactly the same question Kath :lol:

    Love
    Hileena
  • Mormodook
    Mormodook Member Posts: 130
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    It actually looks like a fashion accessory :D I wish they would make funky wrist splints etc ... rather than the boring buff coloured NHs ones then people could show a bit of their personality through it rather than it being the arthritis controlling the look ! Well done for finding it !
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I agree with the hand splints, they are so horrible looking to be honest I don't wear them as much as I should. And they are not kitten/cat proof, especially for stroking they don't like being touched by them. They should look at the design of them and redesign them!
  • Kitty
    Kitty Member Posts: 3,583
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I could also do with one similar to this. I have the standard stick and it really hurts my hand as I tend to lean on the stick and it puts pressure on my hand and wrist. :(

    Kath
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    "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." Robert A Heinlein

  • Starburst
    Starburst Member Posts: 2,546
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'm not on commission, should I be?! :lol: I must admit the handle is not as comfy as my NHS one but I don't need that level of support atm.

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