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  • Symptoms
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    • Anxiety
    • Brain Fog
    • Insomnia
    • Sensitivities
    • Nausea
    • Paralysis
  • Emotions
    • Help! I think I have ME
    • Pacing & Switching >
      • How do I feel? aka Am I doing too much?
      • Balancing good and bad days
    • Resting >
      • What is Resting?
      • Do you really rest?
      • Why is Resting so Hard?
    • Boredom >
      • ME Friendly Activities
      • Breaking the Monotony
      • Bedrooms
      • Birthdays, Christmases & other Holidays
    • Lack of Understanding
    • Alternative Therapies
    • Emotions & Frustrations
    • Note to Carers
  • Daily Living
    • Mobility >
      • Wheelchairs
      • Walking
      • How do I start to walk again?
      • Stair Lifts
      • Going in a car
    • Daily Care >
      • Sitting or Lying in bed
      • Washing and Toileting
      • Clothes, keeping warm and cool
      • Eating, Drinking and Swallowing
      • Tube Feeding
    • Communication
    • Hospital
  • Virtual Adventures
  • Recovery
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Links
  • Praise

Walking

If you can walk a short distance then there are different aids to help you – walking sticks, crutches or Zimmer frames. All are available from your O.T. or mobility supplier. You can decorate them with stickers or tinsel to make them look more fun.

Always make sure there is someone around when you are walking and that there are things to hold onto. Keep chairs and stools in strategic places in case you need to sit down suddenly.
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Claire Wade. Studio 17659, PO Box 6945, London, W1A 6US
This site is written by someone who is severely affect with ME and is compiled as a result of personal experience and research of other people with ME and their families. It is intended for information and guidance only. It is not intended to replace medical advice. Readers are strongly urged to consult a professional medical practitioner for a proper diagnosis or assessment before trying any of the treatments or medications outlined. As with all medications, always consult your GP, specialist or pharmacist and tell them about other medications or herbal preparations you are already taking; always read the label and patient information leaflet.

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