Cane vs Rollator for 21f with POTS?

Hello! Looking for advice to see if a cane or rollator would fit me better. I have POTS. Currently in the first couple days of trying out a (properly fitted) cane that folds down into a seat when needed.

Running into a few issues though. I feel like the cane takes more energy to swing forwards than it saves me honestly. I also feel lopsided using it. It limits the length of my natural stride which seems to have a negative effect on blood pooling. It doesn't feel like it will provide the support I'll need when I have a presyncope or vestibular episode or am gasping for breath from tachycardia with my legs red and burning- it only takes a bit of the weight off one of my sides. The main thing I get out of it is the seat, but if I used the seat as often as I'd need, outings would take all day. Otherwise, the cane seems to do nothing at best. My standing HR is 120-140 for context and I experience presyncope (never actual fainting) and hypotension often when standing unless having a good day. Also dealing with some vestibular stuff, poor vision (fine with glasses but they make me dizzy), and am prone to sudden hypoglycemia contributing to overall shakiness when I stand.

I feel like returning the cane for a rollator could potentially solve some of these issues but I have never used one so I really need some insight! I feel like it could take more weight off my legs if I need to lean and not give me the lopsided 3 leg feeling that makes me even more dizzy.

My use-case is for bad days, long days out like the zoo or events, and for stores or anything where there is a risk of having to stand still. I manage moving around my home fine, and often can handle brief outings with no standing still on good days. Something that isn't a hassle to get out of the car and set up is a plus as that would discourage me from using it.

I'm 21 and suffer from lifelong major fatigue and "low battery". I am also trying to recondition and get out more since COVID hit me in November and made my lifelong mild symptoms much more debilitating.

Would love to hear experiences with both canes and rollators as well as suggestions for my use case personally. Thank you.

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u/xanaholic_ — 16 hours ago

Can Deinon match up to Lat now?

So with all the new changes and the pretty significant buffs to Deinon, where does it stand rn? Does it match up to Lat's power?

Previously I never had any incentive to play one, because there was Lat and that was just better in every aspect as a solo player. How's Deinon feeling? Also does the healing meat chunk ability give any food yet?

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u/xanaholic_ — 22 days ago

Do 3 Slots Have an Identity Crisis?

They get demolished by a duo or trio of 2 slots that they can't run away or hide from, and they can't compete with 5 slots without a group. As a solo player, I thought playing 3 slots could be a cool middle of the road option where I'd have some fighting power and still some speed to escape, but in reality they just don't currently fit in anywhere and aren't as survivable as 2 or 5 slots.

The game for them is run by avoiding 2 and 5 slots, and they're in the middle unable to do anything against either. 2 slots have speed, survivability, and escape options. They can wear a 3 slot down, especially easily in groups. 5 slots ofc have sheer power and tankiness and must be avoided.

Comparatively, 3 slots don't really have their niche, they just get bodied. What are your thoughts? Would you like to see some big changes to how 3 slots play?

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u/xanaholic_ — 1 month ago
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Do I have to do Patrols every moon?

Hi, New here!

I've been playing for a week or so, mostly Lifegen, and I find having to send out and click through the dialogue of patrols every moon to be really repetitive and kinda exhausting. There is very little dialogue/event variety, but it also feels like I have to do them to progress and have stuff happen to the Clan.

How do you handle Patrols?

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u/xanaholic_ — 1 month ago

First time I've seen this happen

Maybe people are catching on that Redwoods deserves to be the hotspot (if we must have one). Crag bluffs is underrated too.

u/xanaholic_ — 1 month ago

Why I'm Canceling Membership after 10 Years

I have decided to let my membership cancel on the 7th this month and take a step back here. I have been playing for over a decade and had a lot of fun overall, except this year things have changed.

People are so rude. I find myself no longer interacting with others in the game. I literally got harassed by a group of 4-5 people after declining a trade and they said some pretty gross things to me, even with the chat filters. Other times I get completely ignored. Most interactions are negative and petty.

I have seen absolutely DISGUSTING things that grown adults are openly discussing in a kids game, wayyy too frequently. "Lick my boy kitty" WTFFF?? the game is filled with these awful attention seekers. Also, People thinking they own the game because they have 3 HD'S. People expecting overtrades and selling in store items for dims, bringing me to my next point.

The shop advertising. I am a big fan of shops only due to the fact I can cut out the shocking toxicity of trading with people. However, now the whole game is bloated with bots advertising unorganized and overpriced shops. The sheer amount of accounts that are only on to advertise their shops are crazy. It is actually impossible to find people talking and interacting outside the Pillow Room and sometimes parties.

Honorable mention to bots and hackers that just constantly are fucking with the game, usually harmlessly but yesterday I got the JAG spam from default bots and it kinda sent me over the edge.

Most of all, item collection isn't even fun or meaningful when the community is so toxic and bot-filled you can't even show off the items or your outfits. The core part of the game lost its value to me due to other issues adding up. The lack of genuine interaction in an essentially chat room based game is killing it for me. Why am I even collecting items?

Grinding TFD was my favorite part of the game since TFD released honestly, plus it's super nostalgic to me. It sucks that it is member only but I can't justify paying for just that. I will miss my eagle, but I can play other grindy games where there's actually a point to it and a reward.

There isn't much to do when you're NM so I don't expect I will be on much anymore. It's been sad to see the game get neglected and go so far downhill overall. This game will always have a nostalgic place in my heart, but a lot of that sheen has sadly worn off for me now with the current state of things.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on the current state of the game in the comments. Thank you, AJ, for the past 10 years.

u/xanaholic_ — 2 months ago
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What's your holy grail compression gear? Need recs!

Compression socks have been a game changer for me. I have 20-30mmhg socks that end right below my knee right now from Pro Compression.

I would love to upgrade my compression game with quality thigh high socks or other compression gear (please educate me on other types of gear)! I am having a hard time finding thigh high 20-30+mmhg socks specifically. I am quite skinny too and need XS size. Any recs are much appreciated!

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u/xanaholic_ — 2 months ago

Call It Controversial, but Path of Titans Is the Only Game That Gets It Right

Alderon is doing this right and other games could learn a lot from them. Path is my favorite game ever and has honestly changed my life. I am forever grateful that it exists, is so disability-accessible compared to other survival games, and I am so glad I get to play it every day.

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This year, I have started dealing with a lot of health issues following a bad flu. I barely make it through work each day and it is SUCH a relief to be able to come home and immerse myself into this game. Many days, it's all that gets me through. Path lets me experience a simpler life of being a dinosaur just trying to hunt and not become hunted. The game lets me run through nature, go wherever I want, and feel freedom when I can't do that in real life right now.

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Often I come onto this subreddit to complain as many of us do, and I'm sure we can all agree the game is far from perfect, but I just needed to share how invested in this game I am and how much it all means to me. Thank you, Alderon.

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I am SO glad Path is disability-accessible compared to other similar games. I LOVE the addition of quest item sounds. Now I know some people are overstimulated by them, so I think there should be a volume slider for them and we'd all be happy. But as I also have poor vision these sounds are a LIFESAVER and also make the map feel so alive and full.

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Another thing that makes Path accessible to me is that night isn't dark. I genuinely cannot play games that have nights any darker than Path's nights, or any games that have a black and white night vision mechanic. I just can't do it with my vision and vertigo issues. I also love that Path supports controllers so I am able to play it from my bed on days when I can't get up much.

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Another thing that makes me play Path is that this game respects the time you invest into it. You don't have to start over when you die or always need to make a new character. Character-map transfers are coming soon. The well-rested buff exists. I know many enjoy Survival mode, but personally, I don't think I could play the game the way that I do if I had to make a new character and start all over after every death. I just wouldn't enjoy that and would get stressed, and I have limited time and energy to spend playing.

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I really love that there isn't passive growth or bush-sitting. Players have to engage with the environment and each other, and take risks. I love the variety of quests and that you aren't limited to collection quests anymore- there's a few different strategies you can choose to grow.

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Riparia is my personal favorite map of any open world survival game I have played, the new TLCs are awesome, and the communication from the devs is great and refreshing. I just love being able to become a dinosaur and freely run around a beautiful, accurate, prehistoric world when I can't get outside most days right now. It's such a refreshing escape from life. I love how unlike other similar games, Path of Titans has made itself accessible to people that couldn't otherwise get to enjoy this genre of game easily- whether that is due to health reasons, or time and energy constraints.

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Keep it up, Alderon, and thank you so much for creating this game!  

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u/xanaholic_ — 2 months ago
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Help with my Sit Stand test results, feeling awful after

This morning, before getting out of bed I recorded resting HR and BP with a cuff.

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BP: 88/49

HR: 68

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My BP is always low and I dont know why.

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I stood up and after 1 minute I recorded again:

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BP: 105/72

HR: 118

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At 2 min 30 seconds I suddenly felt lightheaded and my legs were purple and burning

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3 minutes:

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BP: 121/62

HR: 119

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5 and 10 minutes of standing both read the same:

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BP: 103/70

HR: 130

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HR stayed level at 130 while standing.

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I was feeling sick at this point forcing myself to stand still. The rest of today I have felt horrible with flared symptoms and things went black while at work a few times. I have had these symptoms my whole life, made worse after a flu 7 months ago. I will be showing my results to the doctor next week.

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Is this POTs? Any thoughts on my blood pressure or HR? What should I do?

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Thanks so much! ♡

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u/xanaholic_ — 2 months ago

My Quick, Easy, Safe Meals and Snacks - List

Hello! I am a 21yr old with a severe peanut and tree nut allergy, currently unexplained hypoglycemia, and also a strong aversion to cooking. Here is a comprehensive list of all my safe meals and snacks that are most of my diet. I try to pair everything with protien and/or healthy fat for my blood sugar and wellbeing. "Veg" refers to frozen bags of vegetables that I microwave. Feel free to ask what brands I use for specific items!

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sunbutter- sandwich or crackers, with honey or jam

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canned tuna or salmon- rice bowls or on crackers, or with avocado

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lunch meat- sandwich, cheese and or avocado and pickled onion

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burger patty- bun or just mashed potatoes on top, with veg

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chicken patty- sandwich or chicken parm

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tilapia or salmon filets- old bay, with veg

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shrimp- old bay, rice bowl, in ramen, lemon juice, with veg

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frozen breaded fish- lemon juice

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annie's mac and cheese

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{ Small Food & Sides }

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salty fries- ketchup

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pretzels and guacamole

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salt and pepper chips

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banana- sunbutter on top

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avocado toast- salt and pepper

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cottage cheese and grape tomatoes- balsalmic glaze and parsley

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string cheese- mozzerella and colby jack

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boiled eggs- salt and pepper

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nature made brand protien bar

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{ Drinks }

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electrolytes- trace minerals or liquidIV brands

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gatorade- glacier freeze or cool blue

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simply brand mango juice

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orange juice

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apple juice

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water

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u/xanaholic_ — 2 months ago

How did this Duck track me a whole POI away?

I'm a passive solo player and generally avoid fights, but something happened today that left me really confused.

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I was wandering around Mudflats on my adult armor Spino when a Duck attacked me. It committed to a facetank and ate about 1.5 rounds of Claw Slam to the face, 3 Undertow slams, and half a dozen bites to the neck. Eventually it backed off. I was down to around 25% health and the Duck was starting to show scars.

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The Duck ran off and I swam in the complete opposite direction, from Mudflats all the way to Stillwater Bog. I kept checking behind me and listening because I don't particularly enjoy PvP and wanted the encounter to be over, and I never saw it following.

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I ended up hiding in a random river in Stillwater Bog, under a dead tree in a dark corner and sat completely still for about 5 minutes to regen.

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Then I suddenly saw the same Duck beelining straight toward me with zero hesitation. It charged directly to my exact hiding spot and finished me off.

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What really confuses me is that it somehow appeared to be back at full health, fully recovered, and it knew exactly where I was despite me traveling an entire POI away, going the opposite direction from where it retreated, and making sure I wasn't being followed.

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I'm not upset about the death since regrowth only takes 10 minutes, but this whole thing irritated me. How was it already back at full health, and more importantly, how did it know exactly where I was hiding?

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u/xanaholic_ — 2 months ago

Unable to eat anything. Help.

I am unable to eat a single thing because my anxiety has slowly crept through the roof over my peanut tree nut allergy. I literally cannot eat a single thing, I have a panic attack that feels like anaphalaxis. I don't even feel the hunger anymore. Just incredibly stressed, feeling weak and sick.

I have been in therapy for almost 10 years. I am currently prescribed Ativan for my anxiety. Allergic to SSRIs. Nothing helps. No therapy helps when I could DIE from a factory worker eating a peanut yesterday then touching my food. Don't even get me started on customers touching and moving items at the grocery store.

I am even avoiding being near my fiance. He eats nuts in most meals and won't give them up, but he will wash his hands after. He is really worried about me.

I do not leave my house nor can I work or drive. The thought of leaving my house makes me sick. I nearly pass out when I have to go to the store. Feeling really alone here and needed to vent. How can I get past this?? I want to live life. I can't do anything. My friends all went to college or got jobs and I no longer hear from them. I want to eat food without panic.

Thanks for reading this far.

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u/xanaholic_ — 3 months ago

Dasp or Allo for Solo

Wondering if Dasp or Allo is the better pick as an all around solo dino. I like to be able to fight or to hide if it's a bad matchup that I run into. I'm admittedly not great at PvP but I do enjoy it lol. Also value survivability.

Don't have much experience with either, any thoughts are appreciated!

u/xanaholic_ — 3 months ago

Finally finished my First PbN!

It isn't much but I actually really enjoyed it, I'm not a very artistic person but this has started getting me into it! Despite taking me months to actually complete :')

u/xanaholic_ — 3 months ago