k2bdeutmeyer Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 DD has worn completely through one of her tips, and the other isn't far behind. I can't seem to find them anywhere though (I didn't think it would be this difficult). We've been to Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, and a local drug store. Any ideas where else to look? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranquility7 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Who prescribed the crutches? I'd ask that dr office or hospital. Also, we have a specialty pharmacy in our town. It is not a chain like all the others. I used to have to go there to get a specially made med, and I noticed they had TONS of medical equipment, far more than an average drug store. Maybe you can find something similar in your yellow pages? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 A medical supply house. The hospital usually has a shop that sells such items also, but they are a bit expensive there. If not, ask the pharmacy if they can order what you need from their wholesaler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 OK, this may sound strange, but could you cut tennis balls and put them on. I know my MIL does that for her walker. But her weight isn't on a walker the way your weight is on crutches so it may not work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Amazon sells them, some are Prime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted September 10, 2012 Author Share Posted September 10, 2012 Who prescribed the crutches? I'd ask that dr office or hospital. Also, we have a specialty pharmacy in our town. It is not a chain like all the others. I used to have to go there to get a specially made med, and I noticed they had TONS of medical equipment, far more than an average drug store. Maybe you can find something similar in your yellow pages? A medical supply house. The hospital usually has a shop that sells such items also, but they are a bit expensive there. If not, ask the pharmacy if they can order what you need from their wholesaler. I'll call a few of the pharmacies (not chain) in town and see if any of them have them. Good thinking! OK, this may sound strange, but could you cut tennis balls and put them on. I know my MIL does that for her walker. But her weight isn't on a walker the way your weight is on crutches so it may not work. I think that's usually done so that it slides better (for those who don't pick it up every time they move it forward). I don't want her crutches sliding!! Amazon sells them, some are Prime. I saw that....and as a last resort, it would work, but she needed them 2 days ago. She has activities this afternoon, and I'd really like her to have them before that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 You might want to check your local hardware store. I've bought rubber caps for other things - maybe they would at least have something to tide you over until you found an authentic part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 You want a durable medical equipment store. Like where you would go to buy parts for a kid's nebulizer, or a cpap machine; stuff like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted September 10, 2012 Author Share Posted September 10, 2012 That's exactly where I found them Bethany!! I looked up medical supply stores in the yellow pages and the first one I called had them! Thank you all!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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