Beginning in September last year, my ankles/lower legs tightened so much I'm now on tiptoes and my heels don't touch the ground. I've seen Seattle's brightest orthopedists, neurologists and podiatrists and they don't know why. We've tried a bunch of stuff and I'm now in a wheelchair. Is there anything else I should look into? Blizzard inside.
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posted by sweltering
on Apr 22, 2013 -
11 answers
I've been working out, lifting weights, on and off for five years, but I've never paid any attention to mobility/stretching. This is dumb. Please help me come up with a defensible plan.
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posted by downing street memo
on Mar 26, 2013 -
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My father (age 79) has gone from keeping a cane in the car for occasional use to steady himself (through 2012) to being in terrible pain and needing a walker around the house (the latter after a Synvisc injection to the knee 2 weeks ago, knee swelling, and falling - again - at home alone). So far he hasn't broken anything in his falls, but I live 90 minutes away from him and he lives alone. He's accustomed to being quite active and has often been mistaken for a man 10-15 years his junior.
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posted by pammeke
on Mar 4, 2013 -
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Where is best elevated spot to watch NYC July 4th fireworks with someone who is low mobility and agoraphobic?
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posted by Xurando
on Jul 1, 2012 -
9 answers
I'd like to take my 85-year-old mom to Delaware Water Gap for a picnic on July 4th. Mom has mobility issues (is unsteady on her feet) so our picnic spot and the route to it needs to be as short and flat as possible and preferably paved. But I'd like to get as scenic a picnic spot as I can. Any recommendations?
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posted by Currer Belfry
on Jun 24, 2012 -
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I want to travel, one way I have heard to do this is through organizations such as FEMA and the red cross. I am graduating with a Bachelors in English in 3 weeks and am 24 years old. There are no entry level jobs that I saw available on their websites, am I doing something wrong? Does anyone know where I can find entry level positions?
I had thought about teaching English in a Spanish speaking country, does anyone know of some reputable programs for someone wish bare-bones Spanish knowledge looking to improve?
posted by Nighthawk3729
on Apr 20, 2012 -
13 answers
What can cause knee stiffness and pain in less than a week without any distinct injury? And when is this an emergency?
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posted by NikitaNikita
on Jan 21, 2012 -
8 answers
Broke my foot on New Year's Eve and am coping with the fallout. You are not my doctor -- but my questions about mobility are non-medical and anecdotal anyway.
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posted by EmpressCallipygos
on Jan 10, 2012 -
22 answers
It's time to start looking for a new smartphone. I have the Nokia E71, and I like it well enough but for one thing: I need a phone that can adapt automatically to a small number of wireless networks for email, as I move between them. What phone should I get, or failing that, what is this function/feature even called?
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posted by sarahkeebs
on Dec 12, 2011 -
11 answers
I have eczema all over my dominant hand, which is making some day to day tasks difficult. What are some ways of getting around this?
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posted by mippy
on Nov 22, 2011 -
14 answers
So, I just fractured my left tibia and fibula. I'll be on crutches with a knee immobilizer for the next six weeks or so and I live in third floor walk up apartment (with rickety banisters). Any tips for what to do to keep myself occupied and not focused on the injury?
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posted by blueskiesinside
on Mar 7, 2011 -
12 answers
Is there a such thing as a manual wheelchair that can be operated by foot? Such as seated-walking or pedalling, for someone who has somewhat working legs but has other reasons for being unable to walk?
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posted by happyturtle
on Jan 14, 2011 -
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Assuming you don't drive due to poor vision (so you can't rent a Zipcar) is it feasible to live in the Bay Area and have a decent life, with the ability to get around, go to work, and socialize? With respect to San Francisco and Silicon Valley, what areas would be best, and what parts would be too inconvenient or time-consuming to get by without driving?
posted by anonymous
on Oct 26, 2010 -
15 answers
Furniture ideas for the perpetually mobile. For better or for worse, I've been changing living spaces about every six months. I'm sick of lugging furniture but don't want to live completely out of boxes. What are your ideas for cheap, compact, very mobile solutions for (at least) a desk, dresser, and full-size bedframe that doesn't require a box spring? Bonus points for book storage ideas and organizational pieces. Real furniture or makeshift (i.e. tupperware bins) OK.
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posted by schroedinger
on Jul 28, 2010 -
24 answers
I fractured my second, third, and fourth metatarsals, my medial cuneiform bone, and I have what is called a Lisfranc injury in my left foot. How much mobility will I have as the healing progresses? How can I prevent gaining weight and stay in shape? How the heck am I going to move to Manhattan?
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posted by kscottz
on May 29, 2010 -
18 answers
My still young-ish mother is having some health issues. I'm far away, but want to help and be supportive. What can you recommend?
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posted by olinerd
on May 21, 2010 -
5 answers
Is there anywhere that has reviews of wheelchairs, wheeled walkers, and other disability aids? I'm looking into purchasing a combination wheeled walker / transport wheelchair for myself, but I'm really overwhelmed.
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posted by happyturtle
on May 21, 2010 -
7 answers
I broke my foot. And am a mess on crutches. Now what? And you are not my doctor, but my doctor won't see me.
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posted by quadrilaterals
on Apr 23, 2010 -
34 answers
What does it mean to be a UK resident for insurance purposes? I'd like to buy multi-trip travel insurance. However, I'm currently working on a contract in another country (France) until the end of May.
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posted by handee
on Feb 9, 2010 -
6 answers
My grandmother is sharp, independent, and in good health. but she's beginning to need a walker for long periods upright. What gift could help her function better around the house?
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posted by ormondsacker
on Nov 11, 2009 -
21 answers
LaptopSetUpFilter: Between my wife and I, we have two laptops that spend unequal amounts of time in different rooms. We can't seem to figure out a system where laptops and cords and everything else get strung around between two rooms. Advice/personal experiences requested.
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posted by SNWidget
on Jul 23, 2009 -
21 answers
Tonight I need to buy a wooden walking cane in NYC tonight. It's supposed to be sturdy and not retractable. The grip doesn't matter. Any ideas where I can buy one? The average places like KMart and Duane Reade seem to offer only aluminum and fiberglass canes.
posted by I-baLL
on Jul 1, 2009 -
6 answers
We use clinical software that uses a MS SQL database. It has a five million records weighing in at 40 GB. The software doesn't have a mobility option but we need one. The company has it on their feature request list but its at least 3-5 years away. HELP.
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posted by bleucube
on May 29, 2008 -
20 answers
My 13 year old pooch was diagnosed with spondylosis and, arthritis yesterday and I'm kinda at a loss. He's been prescribed something for the pain but he needs help with some other problems related to his condition.
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posted by squeak
on May 10, 2007 -
10 answers
How difficult would it be to find places to lease on which to put a house made of ISO containers?
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posted by reventlov
on Mar 9, 2007 -
12 answers
I'm looking into a power scooter for my mom, and I'm realizing pretty quickly that I have no idea what I should be looking for. What makes one better than the other?
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posted by FunkyHelix
on Oct 9, 2006 -
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