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MrsKWadd

Hello, my name in Kayleigh.
Was doing some research into finding a good, reasonably priced rollator for walking round woodland areas. Anyway, scope came up on something and I thought, why not sign up.  A bit about me.  I've multiple disabilities. I've gone from being active and walking miles, to the walk around Aldi being too much. I meed to walk more to help keep myself free from a wheelchair for as long as I can. Sadly eat disability I have sort of throws a spanner in for whatever the other needs. I dont like to admit I struggle and need help. My husband and I are very strained at the moment wkth all he does to help. I dont want to talk to my friends because I feel embarrassed.  They will say "its 11am and ive gutted the whole house and washed all the floors" ill nod along and say yes me too. When in reality I've have to spent 20mins going upstairs to the loo then another 35 getting dressed. I feel like I'm a failure and letting my kids down.  I guess I was hoping to talk to others, maybe that can help with how I feel. X 

Tori_Scope

Hello and welcome to the community @MrsKWadd

You've definitely come to the right place, as many of our members have, unfortunately, experienced similar feelings. I just wanted to say that you're absolutely not a failure, or letting your kids down in any way.

Would you mind sharing a bit more about your conditions, as this may help other members with similar experiences to find your post?

And did you manage to find a good rollator?

janer1967

Hi and welcome on board your feelings are very familiar to how many disabled people feel you are not alone 

You are not letting anybody down including your children they will become more understanding and aware of what other people have to deal with and this will give them strength and empathy 

We are always here to chat feel free to join in 

chiarieds

Hello @MrsKWadd -  & welcome to this great community, Kayleigh. I'm sorry about the difficulties you're now experiencing, but it's great to read your determination to keep mobile. I don't know if you've come across the following company, but you might wish to look at their rollators, or seek their advice. Please see: https://www.completecareshop.co.uk/mobility-aids/heavy-duty-rollators/    but also look around their site as to the other rollators they have with differing prices.

I'm sorry you feel embarrassed to explain to your friends; if you don't let them in, then you're not giving them the chance to understand. It could happen that you might lose some friends, but you will find who your true friends are. You haven't mentioned what your diagnoses are, but from what you've said, the following sounds like it might be applicable to explain to your friends as to how these impact on you daily. It's called 'The Spoons Theory.' See: https://butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/

You're certainly no failure; rather you're doing the best that you can......certainly a great achievement!

MrsKWadd

@Tori_Scope
Hello, ofcourse not. So, I was born with CMT1X its a Hereditary disease and I also have the PMP22 duplication along side that. I wasn't diagnosed until I was 22. My mother was only diagnosed several years before as was my younger sibling.  I was always active,  but for the past several years its effected my mobility. 
Just over 2 yrs ago I was diagnosed with Thyroid cancer, the cancer and Thyroid was removed and this has left side effects of, I believe hyperthyroidism.  
At the same time u was also diagnosed with Crohns disease. Recently j qas diagnosed with something called CFS and also Bile acid malabsorption.  
I've also had mental health problems since being a young teen which is due to not producing enough serotonin.  Theres a few other other bits and bobs like asthma and dyspraxia. But its the mobility and the pain , followed by the fatigue that is the worst. 
Ideally I would like a rollator that would allow me to go through wooded areas, so I can go out with my kids like I did when they were babies. Saw the trionic site, theyre amazing but nearly £1000! So hopfulky there may be something similar but cheaper out there. 
@janer1967 thankyou for your reply aswell and your words xxx
@chiarieds thankyou for your reply and I shall have a look at that site. I've also messaged my two good friends and am planning on telling them when we can next meet, lock down ending hopefully,  about how much I am struggling. Its a long list of diagnosis I know, theres so manybthat those with lesser effects I always forget about so there will be something missed off the list. 

Many thanks all of you for taking the time to reply. Much appreciated  xxx

Richard_Scope

Hi @MrsKWadd
It's good to meet you.

Unfortunately most if not all equipment design for disabled people is horrendously overpriced. I call this the 'disability premium' and it ranges from cutlery to wheelchairs to travel insurance etc.
All-terrain Rollators range from £700 to £1200. Have you thought about hiring one as and when you need it?

chiarieds

Hi again @MrsKWadd - Thank you for saying about your medical issues. I don't know if this is any help, but the site I mentioned has Trionic Rollators (with 9 inch wheels) £660; (with 12 inch wheels) £710; (with 14 inch wheels) from £750 with VAT exemption which you can easily claim with a simple form on their website, & free P & P. See:

https://www.completecareshop.co.uk/mobility-aids/trionic-rollator-walkers/

Ross_Alumni

Hello and welcome to the community @MrsKWadd

I hope you're well. Just wanted to say that you are absolutely not a failure, but I understand that those emotions can often take over sometimes, it can be hard to ignore them.

You've joined the right place, this is a very supportive community, where you can also have good fun