- Home
- Share
- Forum
- Multiple sclerosis Forum
- Living with Multiple Sclerosis
- Power wheelchair for MS: How to choose?
Patients Multiple sclerosis
Power wheelchair for MS: How to choose?
- 53 views
- 3 times supported
- 5 comments
All comments
Courtney_J
Community managerGood advisor
Courtney_J
Community manager
Last activity on 08/08/2022 at 11:09 AM
Joined in 2020
1,340 comments posted | 96 in the Multiple sclerosis Forum
6 of their responses were helpful to members
Rewards
-
Good Advisor
-
Contributor
-
Messenger
-
Explorer
-
Friend
Hi @BabasHelper, thank you for opening this discussion and for sharing what you've been going through with your dad. Let me tag some other members who can possibly share with you.
Hi everyone, how are you doing?
For those of you who use mobility aids, can you share your experience? When did you decide to start using a wheelchair or other mobility aid? How did you go about aquiring one? Is there a particular brand or model that you like?
@judyheilmann @GwendolynnS @xxmyye @SierraNelsby @Ajustice07 @Writegirl0526 @Raebae @Mssm01 @NolanAz @Shahkey @Armywifecfms6675 @rgoldsmith @LindyWhitedove @ArturK @vonstar28 @MSlupuswarrior
Feel free to share with us here, your insights are so important!
Take care,
Courtney
See the signature
Courtney_J, Community Manager, Carenity US
MyMS55
Good advisor
MyMS55
Last activity on 11/18/2024 at 1:12 AM
Joined in 2020
60 comments posted | 21 in the Multiple sclerosis Forum
4 of their responses were helpful to members
Rewards
-
Good Advisor
-
Contributor
-
Committed
-
Explorer
-
Friend
I've had a electric wheelchair for 20 yrs.and I'm on my second chair and now my new neurologist has set me up for a thorough OT/PT evaluation for a new custom fit electric wheelchair. Talk to his doctor for a OT/PT evaluation for wheelchair.
See the signature
Melissa Vemi
Tschmitz7
Tschmitz7
Last activity on 07/05/2022 at 4:33 PM
Joined in 2020
1 comment posted | 1 in the Multiple sclerosis Forum
Rewards
-
Explorer
Hello @Babbashelper, I had researched this topic in the past. I wanted to acquire a powered wheelchair for travel, but could not find one that would go in excess of 20 mph, which is difficult when you're on vacation. Currently, I would still like to have one with a faster speed to run errands, if one exists.
Meanwhile, I wish you the best of luck in your research for your father.
Happy holidays to all!
1988MS
1988MS
Last activity on 12/27/2023 at 6:49 AM
Joined in 2018
15 comments posted | 13 in the Multiple sclerosis Forum
Rewards
-
Contributor
-
Messenger
-
Explorer
@BabasHelper I second what @MyMS55 said, ask your dad's doctor for a referral for an eval.
Has anyone tried one of those standing wheelchairs that can go from sitting to standing? I would love something like that to help support me while cooking...
MyMS55
Good advisor
MyMS55
Last activity on 11/18/2024 at 1:12 AM
Joined in 2020
60 comments posted | 21 in the Multiple sclerosis Forum
4 of their responses were helpful to members
Rewards
-
Good Advisor
-
Contributor
-
Committed
-
Explorer
-
Friend
I also have a tall Walker I use all the time. I'm going next month for a full PT/OT Evaluation at Swedish Neuroscience clinic in December 23.
See the signature
Melissa Vemi
Give your opinion
Members are also commenting on...
Articles to discover...
10/04/2024 | Advice
Multiple sclerosis (MS) and sexual dysfunction: everything there is to know!
05/30/2024 | News
What are the benefits of herbal medicine for multiple sclerosis?
04/24/2024 | Testimonial
Multiple Sclerosis: “I am a warrior, and I will overcome this illness with love and positivity.”
02/01/2019 | Advice
11/26/2018 | Testimonial
Multiple Sclerosis And The Success And Side-Effects With Various Treatments
08/17/2018 | Testimonial
No One Knows What Being Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis Is Like, So Maintain A Can-Do Attitude
05/10/2019 | Testimonial
Medication fact sheets - patient opinions...
Subscribe
You wish to be notified of new comments
You have been subscribed
BabasHelper
BabasHelper
Last activity on 01/05/2022 at 5:25 PM
Joined in 2021
4 comments posted | 4 in the Multiple sclerosis Forum
Rewards
Messenger
Explorer
My dads MS has gotten to the point where he's not going to be able to manage a walker anymore. He doesn't have the arm strength to use a manual wheelchair so I'm thinking about getting him an electric one. I'm not sure where to start with it. Is there a good brand or model for people with MS?