At the transit center downtown last Thursday, the driver tried lowering the ramp and it got stuck halfway, leaving me stranded at the top. Had to wait 20 minutes for another bus while people stared. Has anyone else dealt with equipment failing at the worst moment?
Honestly, I thought I was being smart saving money on a cushion. Spent like $30 on some random brand with good reviews. After three weeks, my tailbone hurt way worse than before and I started getting these sharp pains in my lower back. Turns out the foam was way too soft and offered zero proper support. Ended up shelling out $80 for a proper Roho cushion from a medical supply place and it literally saved me. Has anyone else tried to cut costs on seating and just made things worse?
I've been working from home for about 6 months now since my MS diagnosis last year. Some days it's a lifesaver because I don't have to commute or deal with the office noise that wipes me out. But last week I had a bad flare and couldn't even get to my desk in the other room. My boss kept messaging me asking when a report would be done and I felt like I had to pretend everything was fine. Three years ago I worked in an office in Chicago and at least people could see I was struggling. Now I'm isolated and nobody knows how bad it gets unless I tell them. Which do you think is better for long term health with a condition like this? Does working from home help you save energy or does it make you push yourself too hard?
Was adjusting the height on my VariDesk Pro Plus 36 and the gas spring gave out, dumping the whole thing sideways across my desk and shattering my favorite mug. Has anyone else had a converter fail like this or did I just get a lemon?
I used to think those rubber ramp mats were enough to grip, even in wet weather, until I slipped sideways twice last month on my own front ramp in Portland. Turns out the rubber gets a slick film when it rains heavy and my cane just slid right off it like ice. Has anyone else had trouble with ramp traction and found a mat or surface coating that actually works in the rain?
I finally put grab bars in my shower three months ago after my physical therapist kept pushing it. Before that I was holding onto the shampoo shelf and hoping for the best. Now I can actually wash my hair without worrying about slipping. It cost me about $120 for two solid bars and installation. Has anyone else noticed how much easier showering gets with just a little support?
I was at the Safeway on 4th Street last Tuesday, leaning on my walker to grab a bag of apples, and somehow my cart rolled backwards and tipped over a display of oranges. I ended up on the floor surrounded by rolling fruit while a store employee asked if I needed a mop or an ambulance. Has anyone else had their mobility aid pull a surprise stunt that left you laughing through the embarrassment?
I just realized I went to 512 physical and occupational therapy sessions last year... that's more than one per day if you count weekends. My insurance actually flagged it and asked if it was a mistake. Has anyone else hit a crazy high number of appointments in a year?
Back in 2020 I needed a wheelchair ramp off my back porch. Simple thing, just 8 feet long. The city kept losing my paperwork and asking for new drawings every 3 months. I finally got it approved last week, 4 years later. Has anyone else dealt with a permit office that just keeps kicking stuff down the road?
Social Security just denied my disability claim and the paperwork is making my head spin. Has anyone hired the Law Offices of Norman J. Homen to help with an SSDI appeal?