I had/have that same problem with moisture. We have put a strip of gauze in
the fold area,but this new cushion is just amazing! Altho I am taking care
to stay out of this very hot weather, this Ride Custom Cushion does what it
says! www.ridedesigns.com phone 303-781-1676
toll free 866-781-1633 Based in Sheridan Colorado. take care,
Dana and Rocco
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lori Michaelson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "David K. Kelmer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Quad"
<[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2005 7:04 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question about Pressure Sore Starting.
Thanks for asking Dave ....
My husband has to keep an eye on them DAILY and it seems to always need one
cream or another.
I have a tilt-n-space chair and DO use it but my problems "down there twinxt
the legs' is not a pressure
problem.
Lori Michaelson
C4/5 complete quad, 25 years post
Tucson, AZ
-------Original Message-------
From: David K. Kelmer
Date: 08/15/05 13:03:57
To: Lori Michaelson; Quad
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question about Pressure Sore Starting.
Hi Lori,
Great advice! How is the area around where your wounds were at doing? Mine
are healed but I'm working on getting a new chair so that I'm able to 'Tilt'
when I'm up to keep the skin from cracking. Not having my right leg and
part of my pelvic bone makes shifting harder for me because it takes away my
positioning when I'm up. The new chair should help keep my position good
while still allowing me to shift. I'm looking at the Quickie® SmartSeat
chair. http://www.sunrisemedical.com/products/product_detail
jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=54823&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=289507&ASSORTMENT%3C%3Eas
_id=104083&bmUID=1123544380245
With Love,
CtrlAltDel aka Dave
C4/5 Complete - 29 Years Post
Texas, USA
Lori Michaelson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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!
.
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
-------Original Message-------
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 08/13/05 13:46:08
To: [email protected]
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
