im 18 and was injured playing basketball. i was using crutches and got off them about a month ago from a ankle injury. My ankle has been sore lately and i went and had it checked. my doc said i had tissue damage(probably my fault...sum times went to parties and places and just hobbled or used one crutch). He saaid i would have to use a cane for 3 months to give my tissue rest to heal. i got a black one and had to go to walmart afterwards. i walked back to the dvd's with the cane and overheard a group of teens making fun of my "old man' cane. what i wanna know is did any teen guys here ever use a cane or is there a more teenish cane i could get thanks...
2007-06-27 19:33:18 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
I have never used a cane before but I have friends who have to use them and the only thing I can suggest based on talking to them is to please try to ignore people who make comments like that.
Sometimes people make comments like that because they don't know better because of ignorance.
As for finding a cane that is more stylish you can try checking at Medical Supply places if there are any in your area.
2007-06-27 22:02:21 · answer #1 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u have to learn to do what you need to do for your body and forget those loser comments...your healing is more important than their lameness, I am not a teenager, but have dealt with disability more than half my life, and decided I AM MORE IMPORTANT THAN STUPID PEOPLE MAKING JOKES. Respect yourself, respect your body, and do what it takes to get well.
2007-06-27 19:43:29 · answer #2 · answered by YedidNefesh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋