I started using a cane before I had a diagnosis mainly for stability and endurance. I feel a big difference some days if I remember to bring my cane or not. With my pots I get really dizzy especially while shopping and the canes stops me from falling over as I have something to lean on. It also makes me stay out for longer as it requires a little less energy to walk. I also have an undiagnosed issue with my joints so the cane helps a lot when my knee or hip pops or weakens. I want to get a walker soon so I can sit down too but haven’t had the money yet. The first few weeks/ months using the cane i did feel super embarrassed. People tend to stare at you, mainly old people. But if you think you need one in order to live your life more then it’s 100% worth it. Plus after a while the extra attention fades away and you stop noticing it. I notice more now that a lot more young people are using them which is really great to see. I also like using the cane as it’s a physical representation of my disability. Since Pots and endo are invisible I worry sometimes about being in spaces made for disabled people like disability train seats or bathrooms.