An online community of and for disabled people supporting and helping each other by sharing our experiences. If you wear your bag attached to your calf, you should look for loose fitting trousers which you can easily pull up and out of the way when you need to attend to the bag.

The frames usually has handles at the side which are used to pull the frame and thereby the sock up the leg. If you have a long jacket (or coat), shortening the back of it can help prevent you from sitting on the hem, and from the garment from bunching up around your waist and hips when seated. It is important for you to fully understand your condition and its implications for you and possibly your carer.If you choose to wear your bag above the knee, as a man you can open your trousers at the top, reach down inside your trousers to pull the bag up and out to empty it. You can use a dressing stick to bring clothes around your shoulders, push clothes off your shoulders, pull up zips (using the small hook end), tighten shoelaces, pull up trousers or straps or push off socks. Silk is also known for its warmth when layered and silk socks are available from outdoor pursuit suppliers. Your illness or condition can be either physical or mental, but must be considered as either terminal or chronic by your doctor.

There is also a range of items designed for wheelchair users such as long waterproof macs and ponchos and zipped sitting bags to keep your legs warm and protected from wet or windy weather. Envie recommends this body-shaping panty corselet is very high quality and exceptionally comfortable to wear for long periods of time. Natural fibres are often most comfortable, are breathable and are best at maintaining body temperature. You may find certain types of fabric and styles of clothes or footwear can be useful in overcoming problems.For example, although a man may usually stand to urinate, if you are unstable, you may find that sitting is a safer, easier option. If you experience incontinence and wear pads, you will need clothing which is discrete, which keeps pads in place and allows you to change pads easily when required.