I am so sorry you have experienced it too. Especially when you're in so much pain, the last thing you want to deal with is people sneering at you and giving you looks for something you NEED for your health.

I never mind if someone asks kindly "are you okay?" "what's going on?", I am fine telling them "I am currently really sick and it has lead to my body becoming disabled.". But instead of asking questions, adults automatically tend to scoff and roll their eyes or huff when you aren't walking fast enough.

Kids, though. Kids are the best. I was waiting on line with my sister for a movie, and this little girl who was 5 or 6 said "What's that?" and her mom tried to shush her, but I explained "It's a walker. I am really sick and it's hard for me to get around." and she just nodded and said "I hope you feel better!".