Bit upset , just need a safe place to vent, maybe advice.
So I have a cane, Ive had it for a few months, it has 100% made life easier, But my parents had me use my own money to pay for it, I was a broke sophomore with no job, and they originally told me before my diagnosis they I wouldn't need to pay for medical devices. now I feel I need a mobility aid that offers more support and a new knee brace, but sadly I dont have the money to pay for it myself, because I can't get a job because I dont have my license yet, i cant work at food places in town, and being disabled of course make that all hard. I guess im just scared they'll reject my needs because a doctor who barley listened to me said mobility aids would make me worse and all i need is Physical therapy. i tried that. physical therapy left me bedridden and feeling like i was decaying.
I was diagnosed with fibro and something similar to POTs. It could be POTS the cardiologist couldnt tell me what was wrong exactly. Which is another separate thing that im mad about but thats whatever i guess.
new information:
I managed to gather enough nerve to talk to my parents, they want me to do physical therapy for at least three more months before they consider getting me anything, a bit sad but all things considered it whent better than i expected.