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Dan,
As you know ... the tailbone is a pointy area and can break open super fast. My last 2 sores were from moisture yet raged out of control and laying me up 6 months each!
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So, if that can happen to me on a NON-BONY area ... keep that pressure off! Watch it intensely!
My two vulnerable areas now are where my last 2 sores were ... in the crease between my butt and thigh. It's red a lot so we alternate with skin protectants. Dave K. and I use LANTISEPTIC .. a good skin preotectant/barrier. Other times I'll use Desitin as it acts rashy red down there.
Bag Balm toughens skin too.
Watch your ass! No pun intended!
Lori Michaelson
C4/5 complete quad, 25 years post
Tucson, AZ
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Date: 08/13/05 13:46:08
Subject: [QUAD-L] Question about Pressure Sore Starting.
Hi Gang ! I'm starting to get a red spot up near my tailbone area.......I have not had a sore since intensive care 8 years ago when 1st injured. I know to do more PRESSURE RELIEVES but should i put bettadine or anything on the area ?? Thanks for input I'm hoping I can stop it from getting worse....I don't need new depressions now.......Due to wife sick of being my care-giver .
Thanks ! Dan
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