Re: [QUAD-L] abcesses, sores and such...are these preventable?

[Stacy Harim]

I had no idea.  I was up so many hours studying for finals and writing papers.  There were a few all nighters there.  It’s a stressful time during finals.  I did do pressure reliefs and changed positions as much as I could.  Anyhow when I noticed the sore I got pressure mapped and they decided I needed a new gel overlay for my cushion.  Medicare refused it and I live alone.  I had to get up.  It was healing from the sides but getting deeper.  Strange I didn't feel it coming but it hurts like hell now and my spasms are off the rictor .  I am maxed out on all spasm meds and they wont consider the pump for at least another 4 months.   Stacy ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Quad-List@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 10:01 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] abcesses, sores and such...are these preventable? My doc has no idea how mine started - he said it might be as simple as an ingrown hair.  I was trying a new cushion at the time which had some pressure there as I sat down.  Within seconds, the pressure sensation faded and I couldn't tell anything.  I was also often  sitting up around 18 hours on days when I noticed some 'swelling' the next mornings.  My bad, I knew better AND I knew more than the doc - surprise surprise. Dave       In a message dated 5/28/2006 9:56:48 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am also praying for you, Stacy! What I'd like to know from you all are- how do these things happen?  Is this some freak thing, these deep sores, or are they preventable?  It's scary! -kaye   Dave www.daveoconnell.com c3-inc-1967