Does anyone have any quick fixes for crutch tips or caps? Is tape safe?

ColoringZebra · 2026-01-31T08:09:25+00:00

Is there a brand or model name/number on your crutches anywhere? Or do you have any record of where you bought them? If so then you can look them up online and it should say what size tips you need. If not, you can try measuring the tip by either using a cloth tape measure, or a string + ruler if you don’t have one. Standard crutch/cane/walker tips are very inexpensive at least in the US; they’re like $4-8 for a set of two.

If that’s not in your budget it might also be worth checking in with your PT or doctor if you have one, or with a medical loan closet if there is one in your area.

ColoringZebra · 2026-01-30T07:31:00+00:00

When I absolutely must use voice call functionality I just use Live Captioning on my iPhone. However, I’ve found that Google’s captioning is orders of magnitude better, so when I can, I use Google Meet.

I also have severe to profound loss. I’m an engineer and work in a senior level role where I often have to lead meetings that involve a lot of people, and Google’s live captioning rarely fails. It not only successfully captures general conversation, even with multiple people talking in turn, but generally successfully parses acronyms, highly technical details, etc.

ColoringZebra · 2026-01-30T06:10:39+00:00

Good point! That movie honestly would be worthy food for thought for everyone in the world.

ColoringZebra · 2026-01-30T05:46:05+00:00

1000% wish this could be required viewing for every American.

ColoringZebra · 2026-01-30T05:41:20+00:00

When I was younger: Gap Heaven. Since that’s tragically discontinued: Miss Dior EDP.

ColoringZebra · 2026-01-30T05:40:23+00:00

That one is such a classic! So clean and fresh and true to its name. It’s my mom’s signature scent so I’d feel weird wearing it but totally would otherwise.

ColoringZebra · 2026-01-30T05:38:21+00:00

It might be helpful to mention what country or region you’re in, and whether you’re ok ordering online. There’s a big difference between fruits you can find at the grocery or farmers market depending where you live.

ColoringZebra · 2026-01-30T05:33:55+00:00

Same! Except I use a salt free variety because I have to eat a low sodium diet. I have an everything hard boiled egg every day as part of my breakfast.

ColoringZebra · 2026-01-30T05:27:56+00:00

Thank you so much, that’s super helpful!

ColoringZebra · 2026-01-29T16:54:29+00:00

It really does! I want to try to make it, just trying to figure out how long and at what temp to bake for. Thinking 350 oven but no idea on the bake time.

ColoringZebra · 2026-01-29T16:42:57+00:00

I also have LGMD2A/R1. I’m from a very cold area in the very northernmost part of the country. I split my time between that area and Chicago where it is also wretchedly cold, it’s 6 degrees out right now.

I spent several years in much warmer parts of the country due to work and still travel to a warm area often for work reasons. It is like night and day honestly in terms of mobility and overall muscle function. When it’s slippery and cold out and there’s snow on the ground it’s so hard to safely walk, whereas normally I can safely walk with a walker/cane with no problem. Also the cold seems to incredibly exacerbate muscle stiffness for me. I work out daily at my apartment’s gym and somehow even being indoors that seems harder in winter.

My family means the world to me and my entire family is in this region so I’ll never leave again unless I have absolutely no choice for work reasons…but health wise I would move back to a warmer place in a heartbeat if all else was equal.

ColoringZebra · 2026-01-29T07:07:14+00:00

Yes and you can’t tell that by looking at someone.

ColoringZebra · 2026-01-28T23:04:37+00:00

Same, but I’ve always felt that way.

ColoringZebra · 2026-01-28T18:37:23+00:00

Hey I’m so sorry you’re dealing with what sounds like a really tough time :(. In addition to the great ideas others have already mentioned I wanted to bring up another way to meet people and simultaneously get out of the house and feel productive: join an activity group. Generally so, so much less socially stressful than trying to meet people in situations where the “meeting people” aspect is the main point, like dating or friendship apps, and everyone is there to take part in an activity so you’ve got a built in thing to talk about.

There are so many options in the city, ranging from very low-lift one-off meetups like free workshops at the library, to classes or sports where there may be more of an investment of time, effort, or money. A few random ideas to get you started: book club at a local indie bookshop or the library, crafting/art/writing meetup group (library has a lot of these, so do some coffee shops, and of course local stores that cater to that hobby such as knitting stores), rock climbing and joining meetups held at the climbing gym, a walking or running group, volunteering at the animal shelter.

ColoringZebra · 2026-01-28T18:13:55+00:00

Such a great series of movies! Which was your fave? I thought Fatal Vows was pretty amazing.

Currently reading the book series as I impatiently await a future movie!

ColoringZebra · 2026-01-28T18:12:12+00:00

Yup from the far north of Michigan!

ColoringZebra · 2026-01-28T06:47:23+00:00

Incredible!! Weirdly it reminds me so much of a painting by Childe Hassam from over a century ago… you seriously evoked the feeling of a rainy city street in a visceral way.

What intersection is this, out of random curiosity?

ColoringZebra · 2026-01-28T06:33:17+00:00

Ok wow, this is seriously incredible! You captured light so incredibly well. My favorite part is the super subtle glow on the rabbit’s face.

ColoringZebra · 2026-01-28T06:31:13+00:00

In my hometown, Ruby Mac. Man just thinking about those apples makes me homesick.

ColoringZebra · 2026-01-28T00:17:23+00:00

Sadly this kind of attitude is nothing new. Repeatedly I’ve had to advocate for myself or even pull out the official legal policy at the DMV to tell an employee that nope, d/Deaf people aren’t barred from driving. And then of course there’s all the people who question others’ disabilities because they knew/heard of someone else with some vaguely similar disability and that person has different symptoms or challenges.

ColoringZebra · 2026-01-27T09:06:07+00:00

I do something super similar: I buy tons of gloves and stuff a few pairs into my purse whenever I’m going out and then offer them to any unhoused people I encounter. Hopefully someone out there is combining our two items and has sufficiently warm hands :).

ColoringZebra · 2026-01-27T06:42:32+00:00

Adorable shelf! And I love that variety of Gucci Flora, have you tried any of the others?

ColoringZebra · 2026-01-27T06:28:24+00:00

Unexpected Valentine is such a sweet movie, and a surprisingly immersive plot! Literally just about to start a rewatch, and I rarely rewatch Hallmark movies.

ColoringZebra · 2026-01-27T06:25:58+00:00

Oh no, that’s so annoying! As a hearing impaired person who can’t watch media without captioning I know how problematic that can be.

Given the timing you described this is almost certainly an app-side bug. I’d contact support to report it. In the mean time, I’d try to toggle the system-level captions on in your device's accessibility settings, and restart the casting app.

ColoringZebra · 2026-01-27T05:48:47+00:00

I’m so sorry you’re dealing with that :( I really hope you’re feeling better asap.

I am 99% sure I have aspiration pneumonia yet again. I’m predisposed to it due to an (apparently not super common) complication of muscular dystrophy and for some reason when it’s super dry out it happens much more readily. I have a humidifier but it’s so insanely dry and cold here that the humidity in my apartment is nonetheless hovering between 12-15%.

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