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| Hi, Joan here, 41yrs old Type 2 Individual contact and have been finding it more difficult recently lifting my arms up and down when eating. I found that higher tables have helped - Ikea are great for height adjustable ones and I was also lucky enough for my work to make me some that suited my arms. I know can rest my arm on the table and push into in, hense lifting my hand/wrist up and down to my mouth. I have now become adjusted to this but it has now caused me problems when eating out in restaurants as generally tables are not that high. Have thought of getting some attachment that could be clipped onto either my wheelie or a table that I could rest my arm on and it would do the same job. Not sure who could make this??? Any other idea`s or tips??? |
| Posted: Sat Jan 5, 2008 9:40 pm |
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Hi Joan, would REMAP be of any help? They custom build individual equipment for people with disabilities that can't be bought elsewhere.
http://www.remap.org.uk/ |
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Hi Joan
It was interesting to read your note. I don't know where I have read it recently but have you tried a piece of knicker elastic made into a loop around your neck and arm so that you do not need so much effort in lifting your arm up. I thought it was an interesting concept but so far have not been able to pursuade my 21 year old son to try it out. Like you he has type II and is finding his arms are getting very tired when using them alot. I will be interested to know anything that you find that will help
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Monica. |
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| may I just say that reading that you are 41 has just made my day. I have been struggling with the comments my sons doctor made back in 1980 that he would not live past the age of 2. He just turned 28! He too is having difficulty with lifting his utensils to his mouth and has used an array of objects even books to find the perfect height. We live in the states and we dont seem to have all of this great feedback that you have on here. He doesnt care to go to restaurants anymore as he says its embarrassing to eat. So I too, looking for something on the web that he can bring with him to eat out. Let me know if you come up with something. |
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