Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore on foot, suggestions?

[Danny Hearn]

Ron, like the others said.Air, no pressure and also Try to get Protein, 
drinks such as boost and etc, are very good for that.  Dan H** 

On Tuesday, June 20, 2017 11:26 PM, Carolyn Boyles  
wrote:
 

 I'd put Colloidal Silver on it because CS kills all bacteria. We use the 
Sovereign Silver brand as it has had the best results on wounds for my 
husband and myself.

Carolyn



   

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore on foot, suggestions?

[Carolyn Boyles]

I'd put Colloidal Silver on it because CS kills all bacteria. We use the 
Sovereign Silver brand as it has had the best results on wounds for my 
husband and myself.


Carolyn

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore on foot, suggestions?

[Jeffrey Gaede]

As much air as possible and zero pressure.

  From: Ron M Pracht 
 To: Quad-list Post  
 Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 8:05 PM
 Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore on foot, suggestions?
   
Its gone from a silver dollar size to a dime. My mom says putting sugar on it 
will work, but im not certain. I never really get air to it in fear of scraping 
it on my footrest. The old skin is cut out as best we can. I know most normal 
cuts like air now and then. Its a shame I don't really know how to improve my 
circulation anymore since I had to quit swimming. I think better circulation 
would have avoided it altogether. I took some old antibiotics I had left over 
and had the biggest bowell accident known to man since the moon landing, lol. 
quad 98 

On Tuesday, June 20, 2017 5:55 PM, greg  wrote:
 

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LI{display:list-item;margin:0.00in;}#yiv8470615189 
p{display:block;margin:0.00in;}#yiv8470615189 body{}#yiv8470615189 A lot 
depends on how deep it is.Must be debrided now and then, cutting dead stuff 
out.I'd wear a eggcrate boot and let it dry dry out

> I have a pressure sore on my left foot on the heel. Any tricks to> get it to 
> heal faster? Would taking antibiotics by mouth help? Do> you need to air out 
> at night or keep covered at all times?>>> Quad 98, Ron

   

   

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore on foot, suggestions?

[Ron M Pracht]

Its gone from a silver dollar size to a dime. My mom says putting sugar on it 
will work, but im not certain. I never really get air to it in fear of scraping 
it on my footrest. The old skin is cut out as best we can. I know most normal 
cuts like air now and then. Its a shame I don't really know how to improve my 
circulation anymore since I had to quit swimming. I think better circulation 
would have avoided it altogether. I took some old antibiotics I had left over 
and had the biggest bowell accident known to man since the moon landing, lol. 
quad 98 

On Tuesday, June 20, 2017 5:55 PM, greg  wrote:
 

 #yiv2726377808 #yiv2726377808 --body{font-size:14pt;}#yiv2726377808 
LI{display:list-item;margin:0.00in;}#yiv2726377808 
p{display:block;margin:0.00in;}#yiv2726377808 body{}#yiv2726377808 A lot 
depends on how deep it is.Must be debrided now and then, cutting dead stuff 
out.I'd wear a eggcrate boot and let it dry dry out

> I have a pressure sore on my left foot on the heel. Any tricks to> get it to 
> heal faster? Would taking antibiotics by mouth help? Do> you need to air out 
> at night or keep covered at all times?>>> Quad 98, Ron

   

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore

[wheelchair]

Flap procedure is usually done only after the open wound has healed to 90  
percent, and not before.  After the procedure, the body must be not be  
moved for a long period of time.  Are you a candidate for a wound vac,  first?
 
Best Wishes
 
 
In a message dated 6/15/2017 8:11:51 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
y4ranch...@gmail.com writes:

Hi everryone, used to be part of the group I am back with a  question. I 
have a bad pressure sore between my leg and my bum. I have been  going to a 
wound care center for a month and a half. Doctor said it looks like  it may be 
down to the bone and is sending me to see a surgeon about a muscle  flap. 
Reading about them scares me any  thoughts?

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore

[Carolyn Boyles]

Have someone rub it with Colloidal Silver.

Carolyn

RE: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore

[Nichole Rohling]

Used foam with a hole cut n it last night and it had improved a lot this
morning…..redness was much lighter.

 

Nicki

 

From: Derrick [mailto:wheel...@centurylink.net] 
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2016 5:41 PM
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore

 

get off & lay on side as long as you can.
Can you put a special pillow between your thighs to keep it open for
catheter as you lay on your side?
i bought a large pregnancy pillow to help keeping me on my side.
derrick w
On 12/15/2016 2:13 PM, Nichole Rohling wrote:

I’ve been paralyzed 18 ½ years and have had 1 pressure sore at the top of my
butt crack a few years after my injury. One of my caregivers noticed last
night I am getting another one. I am pretty sure it’s from laying on my back
in bed. I prop my feet up and my pillow top has a deep indention where my
butt is. I do have a air bed on top of the mattress.

 

I can’t lay on my side because my catheter doesn’t drain. Suggestions please
on how you would relieve pressure on this area. 

 

Home health nurse left me aquacell to put on it but they are 6 x 6 ……..she
said just cut them but that leaves 2 edges that aren’t sealed and I thought
you weren’t suppose to put that directly on an open sore?

 

Nicki

 

RE: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore

[Nichole Rohling]

Taking pictures but it is so much better after 1 night……

 

Nicki

 

From: wheelch...@aol.com [mailto:wheelch...@aol.com] 
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2016 6:06 PM
To: wheel...@centurylink.net; quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore

 

Something not mention but relevant.  A picture of your wound, Daily, sent to 
your attending MD and wound specialist.  This way they have a daily view of 
what they are up against. A metric ruler is also a great guide tool.

 

Best Wishes

 

In a message dated 12/15/2016 5:41:26 P.M. Central Standard Time, 
wheel...@centurylink.net writes:

get off & lay on side as long as you can.
Can you put a special pillow between your thighs to keep it open for catheter 
as you lay on your side?
i bought a large pregnancy pillow to help keeping me on my side.
derrick w
On 12/15/2016 2:13 PM, Nichole Rohling wrote:

I’ve been paralyzed 18 ½ years and have had 1 pressure sore at the top of my 
butt crack a few years after my injury. One of my caregivers noticed last night 
I am getting another one. I am pretty sure it’s from laying on my back in bed. 
I prop my feet up and my pillow top has a deep indention where my butt is. I do 
have a air bed on top of the mattress.

 

I can’t lay on my side because my catheter doesn’t drain. Suggestions please on 
how you would relieve pressure on this area. 

 

Home health nurse left me aquacell to put on it but they are 6 x 6 ……..she said 
just cut them but that leaves 2 edges that aren’t sealed and I thought you 
weren’t suppose to put that directly on an open sore?

 

Nicki

 

RE: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore

[Nichole Rohling]

I’ll be trying this as soon as this one is gone.

 

Thanks

Nicki

 

From: Dr.Ron and Sharion Austin [mailto:ronausti...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2016 5:53 PM
To: Nichole Rohling
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore

 

For my wife I roll up a hand towel each night and place under her 'check', 
right side then next night left, gives just a slight change in pressure 
...seems to work

Ron

 

On Thu, Dec 15, 2016 at 1:13 PM, Nichole Rohling  
wrote:

I’ve been paralyzed 18 ½ years and have had 1 pressure sore at the top of my 
butt crack a few years after my injury. One of my caregivers noticed last night 
I am getting another one. I am pretty sure it’s from laying on my back in bed. 
I prop my feet up and my pillow top has a deep indention where my butt is. I do 
have a air bed on top of the mattress.

 

I can’t lay on my side because my catheter doesn’t drain. Suggestions please on 
how you would relieve pressure on this area. 

 

Home health nurse left me aquacell to put on it but they are 6 x 6 ……..she said 
just cut them but that leaves 2 edges that aren’t sealed and I thought you 
weren’t suppose to put that directly on an open sore?

 

Nicki




-- 

Living in God's Grace

Ron

RE: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore

[Nichole Rohling]

It worked…….looks a lot less red today. Only used 1 pillow to prop my feet up 
to lessen pressure too.

Slept with my feet up on a wedge for 8 years, guess my luck ran out.

Nicki

 

From: Annette Storesund [mailto:atsxn...@mchsi.com] 
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2016 8:49 AM
To: Nichole Rohling
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore

 

the size of your sore only maybe a hair bigger.  You need the sore to be in the 
open area and not touching anything

 

From: Nichole Rohling 

Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2016 4:16 PM

To: 'Annette Storesund' 

Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore

 

Just curious how big around did you cut the hole out?

 

From: Annette Storesund [mailto:atsxn...@mchsi.com] 
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2016 3:33 PM
To: Nichole Rohling
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore

 

You could try getting an egg crate foam and cut a strip to go under your bottom 
the cut a hole where your sore is which when you turn back you should have less 
pressure where your sore it.  It works for me.  Good luck!

 

From: Nichole Rohling 

Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2016 1:13 PM

To: quad-list@eskimo.com 

Subject: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore

 

I’ve been paralyzed 18 ½ years and have had 1 pressure sore at the top of my 
butt crack a few years after my injury. One of my caregivers noticed last night 
I am getting another one. I am pretty sure it’s from laying on my back in bed. 
I prop my feet up and my pillow top has a deep indention where my butt is. I do 
have a air bed on top of the mattress.

 

I can’t lay on my side because my catheter doesn’t drain. Suggestions please on 
how you would relieve pressure on this area. 

 

Home health nurse left me aquacell to put on it but they are 6 x 6 ……..she said 
just cut them but that leaves 2 edges that aren’t sealed and I thought you 
weren’t suppose to put that directly on an open sore?

 

Nicki

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore

[wheelchair]

Something not mention but relevant.  A picture of your wound, Daily,  sent 
to your attending MD and wound specialist.  This way they have a daily  view 
of what they are up against. A metric ruler is also a great guide  tool.
 
Best Wishes
 
 
In a message dated 12/15/2016 5:41:26 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
wheel...@centurylink.net writes:

get off & lay on side as long as you  can.
Can you put a special pillow between your thighs to keep it open for  
catheter as you lay on your side?
i bought a large pregnancy pillow to help  keeping me on my side.
derrick w
On 12/15/2016 2:13 PM, Nichole Rohling  wrote:



I’ve been paralyzed 18 ½ years and have had 1 pressure  sore at the top of 
my butt crack a few years after my injury. One of my  caregivers noticed 
last night I am getting another one. I am pretty sure  it’s from laying on my 
back in bed. I prop my feet up and my pillow top has  a deep indention where 
my butt is. I do have a air bed on top of the  mattress. 
I can’t lay on my side because my catheter doesn’t drain.  Suggestions 
please on how you would relieve pressure on this area.   
Home health nurse left me aquacell to put on it but they  are 6 x 6 ……
..she said just cut them but that leaves 2 edges that aren’t  sealed and I 
thought you weren’t suppose to put that directly on an open  sore? 
Nicki

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore

[Derrick]

get off & lay on side as long as you can.
Can you put a special pillow between your thighs to keep it open for 
catheter as you lay on your side?

i bought a large pregnancy pillow to help keeping me on my side.
derrick w
On 12/15/2016 2:13 PM, Nichole Rohling wrote:


I’ve been paralyzed 18 ½ years and have had 1 pressure sore at the top 
of my butt crack a few years after my injury. One of my caregivers 
noticed last night I am getting another one. I am pretty sure it’s 
from laying on my back in bed. I prop my feet up and my pillow top has 
a deep indention where my butt is. I do have a air bed on top of the 
mattress.


I can’t lay on my side because my catheter doesn’t drain. Suggestions 
please on how you would relieve pressure on this area.


Home health nurse left me aquacell to put on it but they are 6 x 6 
……..she said just cut them but that leaves 2 edges that aren’t sealed 
and I thought you weren’t suppose to put that directly on an open sore?


Nicki

RE: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore

[Nichole Rohling]

Yes, it does, however I have a pad I lay on so maybe I need to ditch it.

 

Nicki

 

From: alcibiates2 [mailto:alcibiat...@yahoo.com] 
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2016 3:05 PM
To: Nichole Rohling; quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore

 

No, Nicki, you have true low air loss if it bleeds a lot of air under.you.

Best Wishes, 

John s. 



 Original message 
From: Nichole Rohling  
Date: 12/15/2016 3:24 PM (GMT-05:00) 
To: 'alcibiates2' , quad-list@eskimo.com 
Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore 

What I have is a hill-rom acucair…..I’m assuming the true low air loss mattress 
is different?

 

nicki

 

From: alcibiates2 [mailto:alcibiat...@yahoo.com] 
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2016 1:52 PM
To: Nichole Rohling; quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore

 

I don't know if you are able to get one, but you need a "True low air loss 
mattress ", not an alternating pressure mattress that leaks air. Good luck. 

Best Wishes, 

John s. 



 Original message 
From: Nichole Rohling  
Date: 12/15/2016 2:13 PM (GMT-05:00) 
To: quad-list@eskimo.com 
Subject: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore 

I’ve been paralyzed 18 ½ years and have had 1 pressure sore at the top of my 
butt crack a few years after my injury. One of my caregivers noticed last night 
I am getting another one. I am pretty sure it’s from laying on my back in bed. 
I prop my feet up and my pillow top has a deep indention where my butt is. I do 
have a air bed on top of the mattress.

 

I can’t lay on my side because my catheter doesn’t drain. Suggestions please on 
how you would relieve pressure on this area. 

 

Home health nurse left me aquacell to put on it but they are 6 x 6 ……..she said 
just cut them but that leaves 2 edges that aren’t sealed and I thought you 
weren’t suppose to put that directly on an open sore?

 

Nicki

RE: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore

[Nichole Rohling]

It is tubes. I have to keep heals off bed or I get sores on them but we are
going to elevate minimally, just enough to keep heels from touching.
Thinking we need to rotate mattress so my butt is’t in na hole too.

 

Thank

Nicki

 

From: greg [mailto:g...@eskimo.com] 
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2016 3:13 PM
To: Nichole Rohling
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore

 

Is your air mattress tubes, or small bubbles you can close off on that area?

I can't sleep on my back, though wish I could, but my cath doesn't drain
then.

You might put a small pillow just under 1 hip, yet stay flat. It can lift a
little pressure off.

Might try not ppping your feet up, might be adding extra pressure.

Greg

> I've been paralyzed 18 ½ years and have had 1 pressure sore at the

> top of my butt crack a few years after my injury. One of my

> caregivers noticed last night I am getting another one. I am pretty

> sure it's from laying on my back in bed. I prop my feet up and my

> pillow top has a deep indention where my butt is. I do have a air

> bed on top of the mattress.

> 

> 

> I can't lay on my side because my catheter doesn't drain.

> Suggestions please on how you would relieve pressure on this area.

> 

> 

> Home health nurse left me aquacell to put on it but they are 6 x 6

> she said just cut them but that leaves 2 edges that aren't

> sealed and I thought you weren't suppose to put that directly on an

> open sore?

> 

> 

> Nicki

RE: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore

[Nichole Rohling]

That was something we talked about this morning……..just wasn’t sure if it would 
cause more pressure though. Definitely trying this tonight and praying it looks 
better in the morning..

 

Nicki 

 

From: Annette Storesund [mailto:atsxn...@mchsi.com] 
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2016 3:33 PM
To: Nichole Rohling
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore

 

You could try getting an egg crate foam and cut a strip to go under your bottom 
the cut a hole where your sore is which when you turn back you should have less 
pressure where your sore it.  It works for me.  Good luck!

 

From: Nichole Rohling 

Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2016 1:13 PM

To: quad-list@eskimo.com 

Subject: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore

 

I’ve been paralyzed 18 ½ years and have had 1 pressure sore at the top of my 
butt crack a few years after my injury. One of my caregivers noticed last night 
I am getting another one. I am pretty sure it’s from laying on my back in bed. 
I prop my feet up and my pillow top has a deep indention where my butt is. I do 
have a air bed on top of the mattress.

 

I can’t lay on my side because my catheter doesn’t drain. Suggestions please on 
how you would relieve pressure on this area. 

 

Home health nurse left me aquacell to put on it but they are 6 x 6 ……..she said 
just cut them but that leaves 2 edges that aren’t sealed and I thought you 
weren’t suppose to put that directly on an open sore?

 

Nicki

RE: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore

[alcibiates2]

No, Nicki, you have true low air loss if it bleeds a lot of air under.you.Best 
Wishes, John s. 

 Original message 
From: Nichole Rohling  
Date: 12/15/2016  3:24 PM  (GMT-05:00) 
To: 'alcibiates2' , quad-list@eskimo.com 
Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore 

What I have is a hill-rom acucair…..I’m assuming the true low air loss mattress 
is different? nicki From: alcibiates2 [mailto:alcibiat...@yahoo.com] 
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2016 1:52 PM
To: Nichole Rohling; quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore I don't know if you are able to get one, 
but you need a "True low air loss mattress ", not an alternating pressure 
mattress that leaks air. Good luck. Best Wishes, John s. 

 Original message 
From: Nichole Rohling  
Date: 12/15/2016 2:13 PM (GMT-05:00) 
To: quad-list@eskimo.com 
Subject: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore I’ve been paralyzed 18 ½ years and have had 1 
pressure sore at the top of my butt crack a few years after my injury. One of 
my caregivers noticed last night I am getting another one. I am pretty sure 
it’s from laying on my back in bed. I prop my feet up and my pillow top has a 
deep indention where my butt is. I do have a air bed on top of the mattress. I 
can’t lay on my side because my catheter doesn’t drain. Suggestions please on 
how you would relieve pressure on this area.  Home health nurse left me 
aquacell to put on it but they are 6 x 6 ……..she said just cut them but that 
leaves 2 edges that aren’t sealed and I thought you weren’t suppose to put that 
directly on an open sore? Nicki

RE: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore

[Nichole Rohling]

That’s what scares me…….I know how fast it can turn into a really bad situation.

 

nicki

 

 

 

From: wheelch...@aol.com [mailto:wheelch...@aol.com] 
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2016 1:59 PM
To: zoocr...@windstream.net; quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore

 

I don't believe that AquaCell are sterile, but clean.  Use a clean scissors to 
make the cuts.  Pressure sores should always be taken very serious.

Best Wishes

 

In a message dated 12/15/2016 1:14:14 P.M. Central Standard Time, 
zoocr...@windstream.net writes:

I’ve been paralyzed 18 ½ years and have had 1 pressure sore at the top of my 
butt crack a few years after my injury. One of my caregivers noticed last night 
I am getting another one. I am pretty sure it’s from laying on my back in bed. 
I prop my feet up and my pillow top has a deep indention where my butt is. I do 
have a air bed on top of the mattress.

 

I can’t lay on my side because my catheter doesn’t drain. Suggestions please on 
how you would relieve pressure on this area. 

 

Home health nurse left me aquacell to put on it but they are 6 x 6 ……..she said 
just cut them but that leaves 2 edges that aren’t sealed and I thought you 
weren’t suppose to put that directly on an open sore?

 

Nicki

RE: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore

[Nichole Rohling]

What I have is a hill-rom acucair…..I’m assuming the true low air loss mattress 
is different?

 

nicki

 

From: alcibiates2 [mailto:alcibiat...@yahoo.com] 
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2016 1:52 PM
To: Nichole Rohling; quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore

 

I don't know if you are able to get one, but you need a "True low air loss 
mattress ", not an alternating pressure mattress that leaks air. Good luck. 

Best Wishes, 

John s. 



 Original message 
From: Nichole Rohling  
Date: 12/15/2016 2:13 PM (GMT-05:00) 
To: quad-list@eskimo.com 
Subject: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore 

I’ve been paralyzed 18 ½ years and have had 1 pressure sore at the top of my 
butt crack a few years after my injury. One of my caregivers noticed last night 
I am getting another one. I am pretty sure it’s from laying on my back in bed. 
I prop my feet up and my pillow top has a deep indention where my butt is. I do 
have a air bed on top of the mattress.

 

I can’t lay on my side because my catheter doesn’t drain. Suggestions please on 
how you would relieve pressure on this area. 

 

Home health nurse left me aquacell to put on it but they are 6 x 6 ……..she said 
just cut them but that leaves 2 edges that aren’t sealed and I thought you 
weren’t suppose to put that directly on an open sore?

 

Nicki

RE: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore

[Nichole Rohling]

I don’t have anyone who can do this for me but we did use pillows last time
to prop one side up…….not real comfortable but we’ve gotta get it healed. 

 

Thanks

nicki

 

From: Gail Overton [mailto:ga...@pennwell.com] 
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2016 1:35 PM
To: Nichole Rohling; quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore

 

Only thing you can do is be turned gently every 2 hours; you won’t be
totally on your side, but pillows underneath one side will take the pressure
right off your buttocks……….

 

From: Nichole Rohling [mailto:zoocr...@windstream.net] 
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2016 12:13 PM
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore

 

I’ve been paralyzed 18 ½ years and have had 1 pressure sore at the top of my
butt crack a few years after my injury. One of my caregivers noticed last
night I am getting another one. I am pretty sure it’s from laying on my back
in bed. I prop my feet up and my pillow top has a deep indention where my
butt is. I do have a air bed on top of the mattress.

 

I can’t lay on my side because my catheter doesn’t drain. Suggestions please
on how you would relieve pressure on this area. 

 

Home health nurse left me aquacell to put on it but they are 6 x 6 ……..she
said just cut them but that leaves 2 edges that aren’t sealed and I thought
you weren’t suppose to put that directly on an open sore?

 

Nicki

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore

[wheelchair]

I don't believe that AquaCell are sterile, but clean.  Use a clean  
scissors to make the cuts.  Pressure sores should always be taken very  serious.
Best Wishes
 
 
In a message dated 12/15/2016 1:14:14 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
zoocr...@windstream.net writes:

 
I’ve been paralyzed 18 ½ years and have had 1 pressure sore  at the top of 
my butt crack a few years after my injury. One of my caregivers  noticed 
last night I am getting another one. I am pretty sure it’s from laying  on my 
back in bed. I prop my feet up and my pillow top has a deep indention  where 
my butt is. I do have a air bed on top of the mattress. 
I can’t lay on my side because my catheter doesn’t drain.  Suggestions 
please on how you would relieve pressure on this area.   
Home health nurse left me aquacell to put on it but they  are 6 x 6 ……
..she said just cut them but that leaves 2 edges that aren’t  sealed and I 
thought you weren’t suppose to put that directly on an open  sore? 
Nicki

RE: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore

[alcibiates2]

I don't know if you are able to get one, but you need a "True low air loss 
mattress ", not an alternating pressure mattress that leaks air. Good luck. 
Best Wishes, John s. 

 Original message 
From: Nichole Rohling  
Date: 12/15/2016  2:13 PM  (GMT-05:00) 
To: quad-list@eskimo.com 
Subject: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore 

I’ve been paralyzed 18 ½ years and have had 1 pressure sore at the top of my 
butt crack a few years after my injury. One of my caregivers noticed last night 
I am getting another one. I am pretty sure it’s from laying on my back in bed. 
I prop my feet up and my pillow top has a deep indention where my butt is. I do 
have a air bed on top of the mattress. I can’t lay on my side because my 
catheter doesn’t drain. Suggestions please on how you would relieve pressure on 
this area.  Home health nurse left me aquacell to put on it but they are 6 x 6 
……..she said just cut them but that leaves 2 edges that aren’t sealed and I 
thought you weren’t suppose to put that directly on an open sore? Nicki

RE: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore

[Gail Overton]

Only thing you can do is be turned gently every 2 hours; you won't be totally 
on your side, but pillows underneath one side will take the pressure right off 
your buttocks..

From: Nichole Rohling [mailto:zoocr...@windstream.net]
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2016 12:13 PM
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: [QUAD-L] Pressure Sore

I've been paralyzed 18 ½ years and have had 1 pressure sore at the top of my 
butt crack a few years after my injury. One of my caregivers noticed last night 
I am getting another one. I am pretty sure it's from laying on my back in bed. 
I prop my feet up and my pillow top has a deep indention where my butt is. I do 
have a air bed on top of the mattress.

I can't lay on my side because my catheter doesn't drain. Suggestions please on 
how you would relieve pressure on this area.

Home health nurse left me aquacell to put on it but they are 6 x 6 she 
said just cut them but that leaves 2 edges that aren't sealed and I thought you 
weren't suppose to put that directly on an open sore?

Nicki

Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sore seating info

[daanoo53]

 Please email your Representives using he website information listed below. 
Call Their office in 1-2 days to prevent 20-40 cuts wheelchair and and W/C 
accessories for complex disabilities.


 

September 16, 2015

CRT Stakeholders and Friends,

The biggest threat to preserving access to CRT today is summed up in this 
question: Can we stop the devastating Medicare cuts to CRT wheelchair 
accessories scheduled for January 1, 2016?
 
The answer to that is, "it depends". It depends on the short-term actions of 
you and thousands of other CRT stakeholders across the country. If we get 
everyone engaged as described below the answer is yes.  If we don't, the answer 
is no.
 
As reported, without specific Congressional intervention Medicare payments for 
accessories used with individually configured Complex Rehab wheelchairs will be 
INAPPROPRIATELY cut by 20% to over 40% starting January 1. This is a result of 
CMS violating the intent of existing Congressional legislation and 
inappropriately using Medicare Competitive Bid Program pricing for "standard" 
wheelchair accessories to cut payments for "complex rehab" wheelchair 
accessories.
 
If Congressional legislation is not passed to prevent this, there will be 
devastating consequences to people with disabilities who rely on Complex Rehab 
wheelchairs to meet their medical needs and maximize their function and 
independence. It will not only negatively impact Medicare beneficiaries, but 
will extend to children and adults with disabilities covered under Medicaid and 
other health insurance programs as well.
 
The positive news is that legislation to stop these cuts has been introduced in 
the House of Representatives by Representative Lee Zeldin (R-NY). The 
legislation is bill number H.R. 3229. Our collective task is to get as many 
co-sponsors on this bill as we can over the next several weeks and get Congress 
to pass it as soon as possible.
 
Here is where your immediate help and that of others is needed.  The weeks 
ahead will be a very busy time for Congress. We need all CRT stakeholders and 
friends to contact their Representative today and be persistent in their 
outreach by following these simple steps:
 
1.) Visit the web page dedicated to this issue to access helpful background 
documents you can use in your outreach as needed. You can also view the list of 
current co-sponsors to verify your Representative has NOT signed on yet (this 
list will be updated daily as we get new co-sponsors).
2.) Send an Email: If your Representative has not signed on, use the link 
provided to send an email.  Just supply your home address and your 
Representative will be identified. A template message is provided to use as is 
or you can modify.
3.) Make a Call: Wait 24 to 48 hours after sending your email and then call 
your Representative's office using the guidelines provided on the web page.

Special Note: A copy of the April 20th House of Representatives' letter to CMS 
is available on the above web page. Check to see if your Representative was one 
of the 101 signers. These members should be particularly willing to co-sponsor 
H.R. 3229 since it was necessitated due to CMS' refusal to honor the 
Congressional request in the letter. Mention this in your outreach.
 
After starting your advocacy by sending the email, your follow up to get a 
"yes" answer is critical. Additional emails and phone calls may be required. 
Remember Congress is a busy place. But we have seen proof that positive results 
DO come from polite persistence with your Congressional offices.
 
Please share this Alert with other CRT stakeholder groups and individuals. 
We'll keep you updated on the progress and please let us know if you require 
any assistance.

Thanks for making this a priority and doing all we can to stop these cuts and 
prevent major access issues for the people with disabilities who depend on CRT. 
Regards,

Don

Donald E. Clayback
Executive Director | NCART
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Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 15, 2015, at 2:12 PM, Dave Krehbiel  wrote:
> 
> I got it
>  
> From: gah17...@aol.com [mailto:gah17...@aol.com] 
> Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 2:09 PM
> To: quad-list@eskimo.com
> Subject: [QUAD-L] pressure sore seating info
>  
> Good morning,
> 
> I’ve seen almost everyone on the quad site talk about pressure sores they’re 
> dealing wit

RE: [QUAD-L] pressure sore seating info

[Dave Krehbiel]

I got it

 

From: gah17...@aol.com [mailto:gah17...@aol.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 2:09 PM
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: [QUAD-L] pressure sore seating info

 

Good morning,

I’ve seen almost everyone on the quad site talk about pressure sores they’re 
dealing with.  Well, it’s my turn.

I have an area that I’ve been dealing with for several months now.  It is 
superficial, but nevertheless is there.  There is no depth, but this skin keeps 
opening.  There is nothing underlying that can be detected, but being in a skin 
fold is the problem.

I would like to hear from anyone about what kind of wheelchair cushion you may 
use, Roho users please don’t respond as I have used the roho and it does not 
work for me.

Question two, does anybody use memory foam or T foam?  If you do use either, 
does anybody ever cut a hole in the foam to relieve pressure?

Question three, if anyone has ever had seat mapping, do you have any type of a 
wedge placed under your cushion to shift weight differently?

Am a 49 year post Sci C5-6.

Thanks,

Glenn

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore explosion

[Nan]

I'm really glad you went to your doc right away, Meredith.  I had a sore on my 
shin recently and I went the same route.  I'm done with the antibiotics and the 
wound is healing well.  Wishing you speedy healing!

Nan



 From: "jume9...@comcast.net" 
To: quad-list  
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2013 5:38 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore explosion
 


The doctor says my wound is deep and is concerned it could go to the bone  and 
I don't want to go to the hospital so I am on antibiotics and I'm being very 
diligent. Learned my lesson.


Meredith

From: "Nan" 
To: jume9...@comcast.net
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 8:31:57 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore explosion


WTG Meredith.  Good luck!

Nan



 From: "jume9...@comcast.net" 
To: quad-list  
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 5:20 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore explosion
 

Thanks for your advice, I've got an appt. tomorrow morning.

Meredith


From: wheelch...@aol.com
To: jume9...@comcast.net, quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 12:49:37 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore explosion

Depend on the sore, and its reason.  Pressure sores should be clean 
and debreeded and bandaged.  Infections, not treated properly can produce 
more negative effects.
Best Wishes
 
In a message dated 2/27/2013 2:40:40 P.M. Central Standard Time, 
jume9...@comcast.net writes:
Hi all,
>I 
  ignored my sore and it got bad overnight, my foot swelled up and the sore 
  literally exploded with pus and blood ( my aide almost threw up) She squeezed 
  the ick out and we soaked it in salt water and bandaged it up. Should I get 
  some antibiotics? Can I just continue soaking? 
  Thanks
>
>
>Meredith
>

RE: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore explosion

[Joan Anglin]

Good luck and take care of that wound. I had one in the pubic area which was
a stage four and you could see the bone, but with proper care we got it
resolved without an operation and although it has never healed completely my
doctors agree that it might not (spent 10 months on a Clinitron) and now I
go in to see a wound clinic once a month just to keep measurements and the
proper medications. We tried a wound Vac but the area is impossible to keep
sealed. But I have witnessed some great results with the wound Vac. My
prayers go out for you. Joan

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore explosion

[DAANOO]

Hi Meredith,
I'm so sorry to hear about your sore. Have you gone to the  would care 
department to be evaluated.
What do you think caused it? That is  always the question what is causing 
the red marks that turning to sores. I often  have a hard time knowing if was 
my shoe, my splints on my chair. If only there  was a magic solution. Our 
lives would be so much easier. I will pray that the  antibiotic will keep it 
from going to the bone. That almost happened to me over  the summer. I have 
you use a wound vacuum for two months after being  hospitalized one month.
Dana
 
 
In a message dated 2/28/2013 4:38:18 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
jume9...@comcast.net writes:

 

The  doctor says my wound is deep and is concerned it could go to the bone  
 and I don't want to go to the hospital so I am on antibiotics and I'm 
being  very diligent. Learned my lesson.


Meredith
 

From: "Nan" 
To:  jume9...@comcast.net
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 8:31:57  PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore explosion


WTG Meredith.  Good luck!


Nan



 
  

 From: "jume9...@comcast.net"  
To: quad-list   
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 5:20  PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L]  Pressure sore explosion


  
 
Thanks for  your advice, I've got an appt. tomorrow morning.

Meredith

 

From: wheelch...@aol.com
To: jume9...@comcast.net,  quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 12:49:37  PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore explosion

Depend on the sore, and its reason.  Pressure sores should be clean  and 
debreeded and bandaged.  Infections, not treated properly can produce  more 
negative effects.
Best Wishes
 
 
In a message dated 2/27/2013 2:40:40 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
jume9...@comcast.net writes:

Hi  all,
I ignored my sore and it got bad overnight, my foot swelled up and  the 
sore literally exploded with pus and blood ( my aide almost threw up)  She 
squeezed the ick out and we soaked it in salt water and bandaged it up.  Should 
I get some antibiotics? Can I just continue soaking?  Thanks


Meredith

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore explosion

[wheelchair]

I'm glad you chose the medical doctor root.  Sorry to hear of the  results.
Best Wishes
 
 
In a message dated 2/28/2013 4:38:18 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
jume9...@comcast.net writes:


The  doctor says my wound is deep and is concerned it could go to the bone  
 and I don't want to go to the hospital so I am on antibiotics and I'm 
being  very diligent. Learned my lesson.


Meredith
 

From: "Nan" 
To:  jume9...@comcast.net
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 8:31:57  PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore explosion


WTG Meredith.  Good luck!


Nan



 
  

 From: "jume9...@comcast.net"  
To: quad-list   
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 5:20  PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L]  Pressure sore explosion


  
 
Thanks for  your advice, I've got an appt. tomorrow morning.

Meredith

 

From: wheelch...@aol.com
To: jume9...@comcast.net,  quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 12:49:37  PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore explosion

Depend on the sore, and its reason.  Pressure sores should be clean  and 
debreeded and bandaged.  Infections, not treated properly can produce  more 
negative effects.
Best Wishes
 
 
In a message dated 2/27/2013 2:40:40 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
jume9...@comcast.net writes:

Hi  all,
I ignored my sore and it got bad overnight, my foot swelled up and  the 
sore literally exploded with pus and blood ( my aide almost threw up)  She 
squeezed the ick out and we soaked it in salt water and bandaged it up.  Should 
I get some antibiotics? Can I just continue soaking?  Thanks


Meredith

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore explosion

[jume9999]

The doctor says my wound is deep and is concerned it could go to the bone and I 
don't want to go to the hospital so I am on antibiotics and I'm being very 
diligent. Learned my lesson. 


Meredith 
- Original Message -
From: "Nan"  
To: jume9...@comcast.net 
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 8:31:57 PM 
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore explosion 



WTG Meredith. Good luck! 


Nan 





From: "jume9...@comcast.net"  
To: quad-list  
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 5:20 PM 
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore explosion 




Thanks for your advice, I've got an appt. tomorrow morning. 

Meredith 


From: wheelch...@aol.com 
To: jume9...@comcast.net, quad-list@eskimo.com 
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 12:49:37 PM 
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore explosion 


Depend on the sore, and its reason. Pressure sores should be clean and 
debreeded and bandaged. Infections, not treated properly can produce more 
negative effects. 
Best Wishes 


In a message dated 2/27/2013 2:40:40 P.M. Central Standard Time, 
jume9...@comcast.net writes: 


Hi all, 
I ignored my sore and it got bad overnight, my foot swelled up and the sore 
literally exploded with pus and blood ( my aide almost threw up) She squeezed 
the ick out and we soaked it in salt water and bandaged it up. Should I get 
some antibiotics? Can I just continue soaking? Thanks 


Meredith 

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore explosion

[jume9999]

Thanks for your advice, I've got an appt. tomorrow morning. 

Meredith 

- Original Message -
From: wheelch...@aol.com 
To: jume9...@comcast.net, quad-list@eskimo.com 
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 12:49:37 PM 
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore explosion 


Depend on the sore, and its reason. Pressure sores should be clean and 
debreeded and bandaged. Infections, not treated properly can produce more 
negative effects. 
Best Wishes 


In a message dated 2/27/2013 2:40:40 P.M. Central Standard Time, 
jume9...@comcast.net writes: 


Hi all, 
I ignored my sore and it got bad overnight, my foot swelled up and the sore 
literally exploded with pus and blood ( my aide almost threw up) She squeezed 
the ick out and we soaked it in salt water and bandaged it up. Should I get 
some antibiotics? Can I just continue soaking? Thanks 


Meredith 

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore explosion

[Nan]

Go to a doc or wound care center.  Infection can kill ya!

Nan



 From: "jume9...@comcast.net" 
To: quad-list  
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 3:40 PM
Subject: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore explosion
 

Hi all,
I ignored my sore and it got bad overnight, my foot swelled up and the sore 
literally exploded with pus and blood ( my aide almost threw up) She squeezed 
the ick out and we soaked it in salt water and bandaged it up. Should I get 
some antibiotics? Can I just continue soaking? Thanks


Meredith

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore explosion

[Nan]

Go to a doctor!  Untreated infection can kill ya!

Nan



 From: "wheelch...@aol.com" 
To: jume9...@comcast.net; quad-list@eskimo.com 
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 3:49 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore explosion
 

Depend on the sore, and its reason.  Pressure sores should be clean 
and debreeded and bandaged.  Infections, not treated properly can produce 
more negative effects.
Best Wishes
 
In a message dated 2/27/2013 2:40:40 P.M. Central Standard Time, 
jume9...@comcast.net writes:
Hi all,
>I 
  ignored my sore and it got bad overnight, my foot swelled up and the sore 
  literally exploded with pus and blood ( my aide almost threw up) She squeezed 
  the ick out and we soaked it in salt water and bandaged it up. Should I get 
  some antibiotics? Can I just continue soaking? 
  Thanks
>
>
>Meredith
>

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore explosion

[wheelchair]

Depend on the sore, and its reason.  Pressure sores should be clean  and 
debreeded and bandaged.  Infections, not treated properly can produce  more 
negative effects.
Best Wishes
 
 
In a message dated 2/27/2013 2:40:40 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
jume9...@comcast.net writes:

Hi all,
I  ignored my sore and it got bad overnight, my foot swelled up and the 
sore  literally exploded with pus and blood ( my aide almost threw up) She 
squeezed  the ick out and we soaked it in salt water and bandaged it up. Should 
I get  some antibiotics? Can I just continue soaking?  Thanks


Meredith

RE: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore

[Dave Krehbiel]

I had a similar wound. At one point, it was about the size of a baseball. It 
took about a year to close up. Have you tried a wound vac or e-stim (electronic 
muscular stimulation to encourage blood flow)?

 

Initially, I had been spending four hours on my back, and four hours turned one 
way, and four hours turned the other way. I changed my turning schedule so that 
I would spend two hours on one side and two hours on the other side, and I 
think this helped. Also, I tried to consume as much protein as possible. 

 

Good luck,

 

Dave Krehbiel

 

From: Larry Willis [mailto:lwillis...@yahoo.com] 
Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2012 4:42 PM
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore

 

 

I have a pressure sore on my tailbone that has been the bane of my existence 
for years now.  It is not deep and has never been seriously infected. However, 
I have been fighting it for over six years! I have some feeling in that spot 
and sometimes it feels like a red hot branding iron. Bad! It is about 4in by 4 
in. In the last several days it has begun to bleed profusely. I don't know 
whether this is good, bad, or irrelevant, but it is a first. Any of my buds 
here got any knowledge to share about it? Thanks. Larry Willis

I use a Roho cushion.





Sent from my iPad

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore

[wheelchair]

Monty, where were these specialist located?
Best Wishes
 
 
In a message dated 4/23/2012 11:12:51 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
aa999...@yahoo.com writes:

 
That is way too long and have you ever been tested for a bone  infection? I 
have successfully conquered  two of them, one of them my  bottom and the 
other one just below my elbow. You need to see in infectious  disease for this 
and if it shows a negative result. Then get a second opinion  from a second 
specialist just to make sure. I had to travel two hours from my  place just 
to find a doctor that would listen to me. There's only two wound  clinics 
in my area, so after visiting the one two hours away was able to get  
everything done just under six months. The one on my elbow was that one I had  
to 
travel for and nearly had it for nearly 2 and half years. I had to do my  own 
research on locating these doctors because my primary physician would not  
listen to me! I'm on Medicaid and Medicare so I had no out-of-pocket expense 
 for these doctors except for my time. So the best thing is to do your 
homework  and don't take no for an answer! Take care and good luck
Monty of Indiana
3/4 complete post 18 years
PS once they cleared up the bone infection, then they did a muscle  flap to 
fill in that area.




 
  

 From: Larry Willis  
To: quad-list@eskimo.com 
Sent: Monday, April 23, 2012 8:29  AM
Subject: Fwd: [QUAD-L]  Pressure sore



 
Wow, thanks guys. All good advice which I will most definitely follow. I  
have a feeling that if I could stay off it, it might improve as well. 
However,  I stay by myself during the day and just can't stay bedfast. There is 
just no  way to win in our quad world. God bless all of you.

Sent from my  iPad

Begin forwarded message:



Resent-From:  (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) _quad-list@eskimo.com_ 
(mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) 
From:  "Eric W Rudd" <_c5sci97@gmail.com_ (mailto:c5sc...@gmail.com) >
Date:  April 22, 2012 7:18:15 PM EDT
To: <_quad-list@eskimo.com_ (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) >
Subject:  Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore






 
 
I’ve had about a 1” – 1.5” by .25” – 3/8” sore since 2001.   Received 
after seeing the so called wound specialists.  My own  self-care has kept it 
clean & the same size. My primary doc, whom I see  twice a year, is kept 
up-to-date via digital pix.  I clean it w/ tap  h2o & gauze, apply a 4x4 folded 
in half, skin prep then Tegaderm...every  a.m.
 
Eric W  Rudd
_c5sci97@gmail.com_ (mailto:c5sc...@gmail.com) 
 
 

 
From: _Larry Willis_ (mailto:lwillis...@yahoo.com)  
Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2012 3:41 PM
To:  (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) _quad-list@eskimo.com_ 
(mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com)  
Subject: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore


 

 

 

I have a pressure sore on my tailbone  that has been the bane of my 
existence for years now.  It is not deep  and has never been seriously 
infected. 
However, I have been fighting it for  over six years! I have some feeling in 
that spot and sometimes it feels like  a red hot branding iron. Bad! It is 
about 4in by 4 in. In the last several  days it has begun to bleed profusely. 
I don't know whether this is good,  bad, or irrelevant, but it is a first. 
Any of my buds here got any knowledge  to share about it? Thanks. Larry Willis
I use a Roho cushion.


Sent from my  iPad

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore

[Eric W Rudd]

I’ve had about a 1” – 1.5” by .25” – 3/8” sore since 2001.  Received after 
seeing the so called wound specialists.  My own self-care has kept it clean & 
the same size. My primary doc, whom I see twice a year, is kept up-to-date via 
digital pix.  I clean it w/ tap h2o & gauze, apply a 4x4 folded in half, skin 
prep then Tegaderm...every a.m.

Eric W Rudd
c5sc...@gmail.com

From: Larry Willis 
Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2012 3:41 PM
To: quad-list@eskimo.com 
Subject: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore


I have a pressure sore on my tailbone that has been the bane of my existence 
for years now.  It is not deep and has never been seriously infected. However, 
I have been fighting it for over six years! I have some feeling in that spot 
and sometimes it feels like a red hot branding iron. Bad! It is about 4in by 4 
in. In the last several days it has begun to bleed profusely. I don't know 
whether this is good, bad, or irrelevant, but it is a first. Any of my buds 
here got any knowledge to share about it? Thanks. Larry Willis
I use a Roho cushion.


Sent from my iPad

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore

[Don Price]

Somebody else on this list posted this before, but I kept it because it sounded 
interesting:
.
When a foot or leg ulcer lingers for weeks months or even years without 
healing, it can seem hopeless. It’s frustrating when your body just does not 
heal, no matter what treatments you try. But there is real hope for healing 
your ulcers with Apligraf®  , utilizing the latest in biotechnology for wound 
care. 
Apligraf®  consists of living cells, proteins produced by the cells and 
collagen. Apligraf®  is not another ointment or dressing. It is a living, cell 
based product that helps promote healing of venous leg ulcers and diabetic foot 
ulcers.
http://apligraf.com/patient/
 


 From: Larry Willis 
To: quad-list@eskimo.com 
Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2012 1:41 PM
Subject: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore
  



I have a pressure sore on my tailbone that has been the bane of my existence 
for years now.  It is not deep and has never been seriously infected. However, 
I have been fighting it for over six years! I have some feeling in that spot 
and sometimes it feels like a red hot branding iron. Bad! It is about 4in by 4 
in. In the last several days it has begun to bleed profusely. I don't know 
whether this is good, bad, or irrelevant, but it is a first. Any of my buds 
here got any knowledge to share about it? Thanks. Larry Willis
I use a Roho cushion.
Sent from my iPad

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore

[wheelchair]

Larry, you should be in contact with your Wound Care Specialist and  
over-seeing MD. Pressure sores are mostly serious, especially with that  size.  
You should be working with a team of highly trained nurses with  certification 
in wound care that can change you covers and wrappings daily until  the 
wound finally closes and heals.  Dead tissue should be removed, again  by a 
trained specialist and the wound stuffed.
Best Wishes
 
 
In a message dated 4/22/2012 3:36:01 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
lwillis...@yahoo.com writes:


I have a pressure sore on my tailbone that has been the  bane of my 
existence for years now.  It is not deep and has never been  seriously 
infected. 
However, I have been fighting it for over six years! I  have some feeling in 
that spot and sometimes it feels like a red hot branding  iron. Bad! It is 
about 4in by 4 in. In the last several days it has begun to  bleed profusely. 
I don't know whether this is good, bad, or irrelevant, but it  is a first. 
Any of my buds here got any knowledge to share about it? Thanks.  Larry Willis
I use a Roho cushion.


Sent from my  iPad
=

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore

[wheelchair]

Amen Henry!
 
 
 
In a message dated 3/20/2009 1:49:05 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
gah17...@aol.com writes:

 
 Everybody forgetting prevention?  Bagbalm every am &  pm.
 
Bagbalm, wouldn't leave home without it!!!
 
GA

 

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Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore

[Gah17582]

Everybody forgetting prevention?  Bagbalm every am &  pm.
 
Bagbalm, wouldn't leave home without it!!!
 
GA
**Feeling the pinch at the grocery store?  Make dinner for $10 or 
less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood0001)

RE: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore

[Elizabeth Treston]

go to a wound doctor or take a picture and send it to the nurse at
www.sciwire.com

  _  

From: Veranda Escobar [mailto:vaescob...@yahoo.com] 
Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 9:38 AM
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore



Hi Gang,
 
Well I'm sure everyone has spoke on this topic before,but I forgot. lol
Anywho my question is what have people used that has been the quickest way
to make a pressure point heal? I know being off it helps. Buttt I
work a 40 hour work week so staying off my butt is to hard. I don't know how
I got it because I'm always on the go. I think it was the fact I was in
hospital three days & I had to bug nurses to just come turn me. I also have
a pressure point on my lower left heel of foot. I haven't had any pressure
point in years. So does anyone know which dressing for pressure points are
better. Should I go see a doc? Sorry if I sound so naive to situation, but I
really don't get these. 
 
Thanks, Veranda

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore

[Todd Daugherty]

Hi Veranda, I use a product called duoderm and also am up in my chair 12+
hrs a day.

On Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 9:38 AM, Veranda Escobar wrote:

>   Hi Gang,
>
> Well I'm sure everyone has spoke on this topic before,but I forgot. lol
> Anywho my question is what have people used that has been the quickest way
> to make a pressure point heal? I know being off it helps. Buttt I
> work a 40 hour work week so staying off my butt is to hard. I don't know how
> I got it because I'm always on the go. I think it was the fact I was in
> hospital three days & I had to bug nurses to just come turn me. I also have
> a pressure point on my lower left heel of foot. I haven't had any pressure
> point in years. So does anyone know which dressing for pressure points are
> better. Should I go see a doc? Sorry if I sound so naive to situation, but I
> really don't get these.
>
> Thanks, Veranda
>
>

Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sore

[wheelchair]

Originally for cow farmers under the name of UDDER BALM, which was used on  
milking cows udders to prevent them from chapping from the electric milking  
equipment.  Farmers wives used it on their hands and faces and skin  rashes.  
It 
was sterile back then until Bag Balm was marketed to the  consumer.
 
Best Wishes
 
 
In a message dated 4/21/2008 5:04:47 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

I'm not  familiar with  this.
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Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sore

[Quadius]

I'm not familiar with this.
Quadius

On 4/21/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>  I didn't see any mention of Bagbalm.  Let's get that
> in the discussion.  Like Mastercard, won't leave home
> without it.
>
> Glenn Henry
>
>
>
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Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sore-bag balm

[t crook]

Ahh yes- good ol' bag balm. I have it applied every morning; and about 2 
o'clock everyday we do a skin check and apply more. Been doing this procedure 
since my flap in '01.
 
~peace~
 
Tim


- Original Message 
From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 11:15:22 AM
Subject: [QUAD-L] pressure sore-bag balm


Amen Glenn.  Who could forget Bag Balm.  Another great product to prevent, but 
not recommended for open wounds.  A small green can goes along way.  Available 
on the shelf at more drug stores.  Farmers invented it and now available for 
consumers.
 
Best Wishes
 
In a message dated 4/21/2008 11:12:28 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL 
PROTECTED] writes:
I didn't see any mention of Bagbalm.  Let's get that
in the discussion.  Like Mastercard, won't leave home 
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Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sore

[Eric W Rudd]

yep, i use it daily

Eric W Rudd
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

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  To: quad-list@eskimo.com 
  Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 11:11 AM
  Subject: [QUAD-L] pressure sore


  I didn't see any mention of Bagbalm.  Let's get that
  in the discussion.  Like Mastercard, won't leave home 
  without it.

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Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore

[t crook]

I had a wound in 2001 that nearly killed me. It started as a small dry crack 
near the ischium in late 2000; it stayed superficial until it got infected and 
started tunneling. The wound tunneled to about six inches deep and gave me 
osteomyelitis. In October 2001- I had my ischium shaved in order to remove 
infected bone, and then a full muscle flap. Luckily I have been wound free 
every since. I still get reddish/pink in the same area; however, every 7-8 
hours I am up we check my skin and slather it with bag balm. If memory serves 
me correctly, you should take in about 70 grams of protein a day to help heal a 
wound.

I too am very thin- any ideas for putting on a few healthy pounds? 
 
Good luck and best wishes!
 
Tim 
c5-c6, 19 1/2 yrs. post
 
 
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- Original Message 
From: Debbie Hamilton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Saturday, February 9, 2008 11:50:39 AM
Subject: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore

Thanks everyone for all your suggestions!  I started taking a multivitamin and 
am trying to increase my protein and calories.  I've lost a lot of weight since 
my accident which hasn't helped my skin integrity.  I know if I can get it to 
granulate new tissue by keeping it covered I will be better off in the long 
run.  If I let it scab over when it heals I'll have an indentation and nothing 
between bone and skin.  I like the idea of using the new skin to toughen it up 
after its healed.  This site is great, you've given me so many more ideas than 
my doctor has had.  I will let you know how it goes and what works.

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Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore

[DAANOO]

Hi Debbie,

Forgive me if I already e-mailed you this.
Did you find the new skin in  Band-Aid brand or there are many brands.  My 
friend got me a different  sprayed on, but probably anyone will work.
 
I hope you have good results.
It's unbelievable how many sores, my  friend has had to fight in the last few 
years.  I know it is difficult to  be in bed, waiting waiting waiting for it 
to heal over.  The wound Center  tells me not to have a scab, and they always 
take off every scab I have.   The wound Center says it won't heal with a scab. 
They used 
Fibracol  at the wound care Center for my last wound: : it was  recommended 
by their wound Center also, you can get at a pharmacy were you can  order 
online.  I also took a protein drink from the drink, and I take a lot  of 
vitamin.
 
_http://www.homecaredelivered.com/catalog/424/JJ/2982-EA1/Fibracol_Plus_Collag
en_Dressing_w_Alginate.htm_ 
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the drink I took was arginaid 
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Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore

[wheelchair]

Don't forget to increase your consumption of Amino Acids in your diet as  
your body continues to heal and grow.  Naturals are the best, but  concentrates 
aren' t bad either.  Does your body good.
 
Best Wishes
W
 
 
In a message dated 2/9/2008 1:24:10 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

Thanks  everyone for all your suggestions!  I started taking a multivitamin 
and  am trying to increase my protein and calories.  I've lost a lot of weight  
since my accident which hasn't helped my skin integrity.  I know if I can  
get it to granulate new tissue by keeping it covered I will be better off in  
the long run.  If I let it scab over when it heals I'll have an  indentation 
and 
nothing between bone and skin.  I like the idea of using  the new skin to 
toughen it up after its healed.  This site is great,  you've given me so many 
more ideas than my doctor has had.  I will let  you know how it goes and what 
works.

Debbie
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RE: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore

[Greg]

When I got a sore just like that, it started to go away, then broke open
again twice.Both times it broke open while in the ER a month apart. The
outer redness and sore is about the size of a dime, but the deep sore is
about the size of a pencil eraser.

 

While in the hospital, they set-up a Wound Care place to send out a wound
nurse to my house every morning. Then she came out every 3rd day for awhile.

Anyway, they used lots of medicines on me. SilvaSorb Gel, Maxorb Extra (CMA
/ Alginate Dressing), Skintegrity Hydrogel.

 

The Maxorb looks like Angel Hair, you kind of roll it up and lightly set in
the wound. Not a hard pack.

The other stuff is a gel goo you put on the sore and cover with a light
dressing.

 

It's used so your sore never dries out. That's not good. It should not dry
out until the end. Or it can leave a big indent in the skin. And a thick
scab can take longer to heal well. If your outer dressing looks wet, change
it, that can cause infections. Once mine was healing well, I left it open at
night and dress it when I get up.

 

It is healed up now, but still very red. From sitting on it during the day,
plus it is all new skin and meat there. It takes a long time to go away.

 

Greg

 

  _  

 

I have a pressure sore on my tailbone.  It's been there for four months and
is about the size of a pencil eraser.  I put this ointment on it that was
given to me by my doctor every morning, then a bandage.  I made a donut out
of sheepskin that is taped on over that.  I try to stay off of it as much as
I can.  I get in my chair to eat then lay down on the couch and then back in
my chair for lunch, errands or a meeting and then I try to lay down again in
the afternoon.  I take the bandage off at night and let it be open to air.
It looks like it's going to heal and then it just breaks open again.  Does
anybody have any suggestions?  I'm really sick of it.

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore

[Paul Jacobson]

Try using a machine called Celleration.it's a mist therapy..
it helped me big time w/2 bad stage 3/4 wounds.  www.celleration.com


GOOD LUCK!
pj

Celleration® Inc., a Minnesota based medical device company, has produced an 
impressive and growing body of clinical research with an exciting new wound 
healing device, the MIST Therapy® System. MIST Therapy is a painless 
non-contact ultrasound device that is easy to use with a short treatment time. 
MIST Therapy promotes wound healing through cellular stimulation while removing 
bacteria from the wound allowing clinicians to heal wounds faster. 
The MIST Therapy body of evidence includes seven peer reviewed journal 
publications that demonstrate MIST Therapy's ability to heal wounds faster. 
Celleration's first scientific investigation of MIST Therapy involved a 
randomized, double blind, sham-controlled, multi-center clinical trial in 
diabetic foot ulcers. The outcomes observed in the MIST Therapy treatment arm 
demonstrated a statistically significant wound closure rate of nearly three 
times the outcomes observed in the sham control arm within a twelve-week 
period.  MIST Therapy has demonstrated tremendous clinical and economic 
benefits in hundreds of facilities across the United States.



  - Original Message - 
  From: William Willis 
  To: quad-list@eskimo.com 
  Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2008 5:14 PM
  Subject: FW: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore



  I have one in the same place about 4x4 in. I've had it for four YEARS. I've 
tried everything short of visiting the Pope and nothing works. I have done all 
the following: bed rest, wet-to-dry, wound vac, roho cushion, tilt chair, 
various ointments and treatments from the wound care center, massive protein 
and vitamin supplements, prayer and eloquent curses. And still -- there it is. 
It is a bit like a rabid wolf hiding behind a tree that will most certainly one 
day jump out and get me. My best advice in your situation -- as much protein as 
you can stomach. Try Pro-stat, it is very good.





Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 16:50:51 -0800
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore

I have a pressure sore on my tailbone.  It's been there for four months and 
is about the size of a pencil eraser.  I put this ointment on it that was given 
to me by my doctor every morning, then a bandage.  I made a donut out of 
sheepskin that is taped on over that.  I try to stay off of it as much as I 
can.  I get in my chair to eat then lay down on the couch and then back in my 
chair for lunch, errands or a meeting and then I try to lay down again in the 
afternoon.  I take the bandage off at night and let it be open to air.  It 
looks like it's going to heal and then it just breaks open again.  Does anybody 
have any suggestions?  I'm really sick of it.

Debbie C4, April 11, 2005

Debbie
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Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sore on butt miracle mist link

[Stacy Harim]

I'm like you John as well as I live alone so if I have to stay in bed, 
nothing gets done around here.  I have to get up to eat, do laundry, 
pay bills, etc.  It takes longer to do stuff so by the time I'm done, it's 
time to eat or take a shower. Its always something.  I do stay down as much 
as possible but I go stir crazy.
 
Stacy

  - Original Message - 
  From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  To: quad-list@eskimo.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 7:31 
  PM
  Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sore on 
  butt miracle mist link
  
  
  I always ask the doctor if I get covered psych visits if I do bed rest. I 
  go crazy after about 10 days. I get my days and nights messed up. I start 
  having anxiety attacks and swimming in self-pity. I slather any skin tear of 
  reddened area with pure aloe. I'm not going to brag as my butt seems to get 
  cut and torn more often as i get older. I'd like to find something that 
  toughens skin that is not yet damaged. Even when I have a sore I still get up 
  every day. I don't care if it takes longer to heal, I just can't stay in this 
  room.  I sure hope you can get some help without the bed rest, Silas. 
  
   
  All my best,
  john
  P.S. C5 29 years post. If I ever seem offensive or say something that 
  hurts anyone I want to apologize. At times I rant and don't think. I am, after 
  all, a traumatic brain injury, too. Don't hesitate to tell me if I am rude. 
   
   
  In a message dated 8/23/2005 3:54:58 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
  
Hello Dan, 
lm using DermaWound, my Doctor totally freaked out but 
after 2 weeks he omited that it was making a big difference.  I ordered 
the miracle mist Saturday, maybe it with the Dermawound ill get these 
buggers healed.  The Dr won'ts me to stay in bed, maybe this 
winter.  
Silas 

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 10:43 
  AM
  Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sore 
  on butt miracle mist link
  
    I read that story.sounds great...I also read a 
  bunch of testimonials on another product called DermaWound, it sounds very 
  good also.has anyone tried that ? 
      
  Dan
  
   

Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sore on butt miracle mist link

[DeLiMiTeD4]

I always ask the doctor if I get covered psych visits if I do bed rest. I 
go crazy after about 10 days. I get my days and nights messed up. I start having 
anxiety attacks and swimming in self-pity. I slather any skin tear of reddened 
area with pure aloe. I'm not going to brag as my butt seems to get cut and torn 
more often as i get older. I'd like to find something that toughens skin that is 
not yet damaged. Even when I have a sore I still get up every day. I don't care 
if it takes longer to heal, I just can't stay in this room.  I sure hope 
you can get some help without the bed rest, Silas. 
 
All my best,
john
P.S. C5 29 years post. If I ever seem offensive or say something that hurts 
anyone I want to apologize. At times I rant and don't think. I am, after all, a 
traumatic brain injury, too. Don't hesitate to tell me if I am rude. 
 
 
In a message dated 8/23/2005 3:54:58 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

  Hello Dan, 
  lm using DermaWound, my Doctor totally freaked out but after 
  2 weeks he omited that it was making a big difference.  I ordered the 
  miracle mist Saturday, maybe it with the Dermawound ill get these buggers 
  healed.  The Dr won'ts me to stay in bed, maybe this winter.  
  
  Silas 
  
- Original Message - 
From: 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com 
Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 10:43 
AM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sore on 
butt miracle mist link

  I read that story.sounds great...I also read a bunch 
of testimonials on another product called DermaWound, it sounds very good 
also.has anyone tried that ? 
    
Dan

 

Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sore on butt miracle mist link

[Quietstream25322]

   Good luck getting well Silas, I got a pink spot that has been 
worrying me some, I figured I better look at these medicines just in case it 
gets worse.
   
Dan

Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sore on butt miracle mist link

[Silas Shelburne]

  Hello Dan, 
  lm using DermaWound, my Doctor totally freaked out but after 
  2 weeks he omited that it was making a big difference.  I ordered the 
  miracle mist Saturday, maybe it with the Dermawound ill get these buggers 
  healed.  The Dr won'ts me to stay in bed, maybe this winter.  
  
  Silas 
  
- Original Message - 
From: 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com 
Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 10:43 
AM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sore on 
butt miracle mist link

  I read that story.sounds great...I also read a bunch 
of testimonials on another product called DermaWound, it sounds very good 
also.has anyone tried that ? 
    
Dan


 

Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sore on butt

[Chet Smith]

   I use the same 
 
    Chet   (Cquad7 )[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 
I use a Jay 2 deep contour gel cushion that is designed for people that are at high risk for pressure sores.  So far, knock on wood, I have not even come close to having a pressure soar on my bottom or my thighs.
 
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Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sore on butt miracle mist link

[Quietstream25322]

  I read that story.sounds great...I also read a bunch of 
testimonials on another product called DermaWound, it sounds very good 
also.has anyone tried that ? 
    
Dan

Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sore on butt miracle mist link

[DAANOO]

In a message dated 8/23/2005 4:53:50 A.M. Central Daylight Time, DAANOO 
writes:
 
  
  
  Hi quad-gang:
   
  I'm enclosing the link below about the story in New Mobility about a girl 
  that was facing amputation when all kinds of wound care treatment were not 
  working.  She found miracle mist to work.  It sure beats spending 
  thousands of dollars on dressings and treatment.  I'm going to order a 
  bottle.Dana (C4-5, 31 years post, 51, KC)http://www.newmobility.com/review_article3.cfm?id=1027&action="">  
  In a message dated 8/21/2005 1:46:56 P.M. Central Daylight Time, 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
   






River,  I found 
the article very interesting,   
thanks for sharing.  My 
son is right now seeing a wound care specialist regarding a wound on his 
ankle.  It is improving but 
should that progress slow or stop I am headed out to find this product.   
Karen
 
-Original 
Message-From: River 
Wolfe [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2005 11:08 
AMTo: Stacy 
HarimCc: 
Quad-ListSubject: Re: 
[QUAD-L] pressure sore on butt
 
Hi 
Stacy:

 

Here's a link for Miracle 
Mist http://www.healthylifeandtimes.com/shop/miracle-mist-plus.aspwhat 

 

New Mobility had an article about this 
stuff, and it's supposed to be wonderful for healing sores.  It's 
costly, but I think it's damn worth it if it cures the sore.  Go to the 
New Mobility site and read the article.

 

I can't believe you have yet another 
hurdle to jump.  I don't know how you do it.  You are definitely a 
fighter

 

peace and 
love,

River
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RE: [QUAD-L] pressure sore on butt

[Karen]

River,  I found the article very
interesting,   thanks for sharing.  My son is right now seeing a wound care
specialist regarding a wound on his ankle.  It is improving but should that progress slow
or stop I am headed out to find this product.  
Karen

 

-Original Message-
From: River Wolfe
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2005
11:08 AM
To: Stacy Harim
Cc: Quad-List
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] pressure
sore on butt

 

Hi Stacy:



 







Here's a
link for Miracle Mist http://www.healthylifeandtimes.com/shop/miracle-mist-plus.asp





 





New Mobility had an article about this stuff, and it's
supposed to be wonderful for healing sores.  It's costly, but I think it's
damn worth it if it cures the sore.  Go to the New Mobility site and read
the article.





 





I can't believe you have yet another hurdle to
jump.  I don't know how you do it.  You are definitely a fighter





 





peace and love,





River










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Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sore on butt

[River Wolfe]

Hi Stacy:Here's a link for Miracle Mist http://www.healthylifeandtimes.com/shop/miracle-mist-plus.aspNew Mobility had an article about this stuff, and it's supposed to be wonderful for healing sores.  It's costly, but I think it's damn worth it if it cures the sore.  Go to the New Mobility site and read the article.I can't believe you have yet another hurdle to jump.  I don't know how you do it.  You are definitely a fighterpeace and love,River

Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sore on butt

[DeLiMiTeD4]

Stacy,
Pants will often pull tight in the crotch area causing a pressure sore. If 
this is the case, you may be able to get up in your chair and be certain the 
pants are loose there. I'm guessing women don't notice it as easily as 
men. I get Aloe gel caps and cut them open to apply the concentrated aloe 
on red and even open areas. I have had great success doing this. I wish you the 
best.
 
john 
 
In a message dated 8/20/2005 12:52:24 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

    Hey guys,
   
  I have a pressure sore right on the inside of my thigh at the top. I had 
  a pressure mapping but no pressure shows there so can't get Medicare to cover 
  a different cushion. School starts soon and really can't afford to take 
  off.  Has anyone healed a sore while being up between 6-8 hours a 
  day?  Would a roho help?  Thanks.  I am so sick with myself 
  over this.  I'm trying to stay off of it in my current situation but it's 
  hard when I live alone.
   
  Thanks guys,
  Stacy

 

Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sore on butt

[Stacy Harim]

It's definitely skin against cushion.  Strange where it is 
thought.  It's hard to even try to describe where it is.  It's more 
towards the pelvic area but not a highly boney area.  I don't get it.  
I'm going to try to find a way to get a roho paid for.  Any ideas?
 
Stacy

  - Original Message - 
  From: David K. Kelmer 
  To: Stacy Harim ; Quad-List 
  Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2005 2:21 
  PM
  Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sore on 
  butt
  
  
  
  Hi Stacy,
   
  Is the sore in a area where skin touches skin?  or is it where skin 
  touches the cushion?  Keeping it dry should help if it's skin 
  against skin.  A ROHO would help if it's skin against the cushion.  
  I hope you can get it started healing before school starts.  Stay 
  strong.
   
  With Love,
  CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, 
  USA      Stacy Harim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
  wrote:
  



  Hey guys,
 
I have a pressure sore right on the inside of my thigh at the top. I 
had a pressure mapping but no pressure shows there so can't get Medicare to 
cover a different cushion. School starts soon and really can't afford to 
take off.  Has anyone healed a sore while being up between 6-8 hours a 
day?  Would a roho help?  Thanks.  I am so sick with myself 
over this.  I'm trying to stay off of it in my current situation but 
it's hard when I live alone.
 
Thanks guys,
Stacy

Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sore on butt

[Stacy Harim]

They gave me a deep contour 3 plus years ago when I came home. I hated it 
because I had issues getting the board under my butt. They gave me a J2 instead 
and never became an issue until just now.  I dug up the deep contour to use 
the other day. I notice that it does give added cushion.  I'm hoping that 
it will help.  I can always get right off of it when I get home.  If 
it comes to an issue that I need to write a paper, I can always write it out by 
hand first then type it up quickly.  
 
Stacy

  - Original Message - 
  From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; Quad-List@eskimo.com 
  Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2005 1:16 
  PM
  Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sore on 
  butt
   

  I use a Jay 2 deep contour gel cushion that is designed for people that 
  are at high risk for pressure sores.  So far, knock on wood, I have not 
  even come close to having a pressure soar on my bottom or my thighs.
   
  Jim

Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sore on butt

[David K. Kelmer]

Hi Stacy,
 
Is the sore in a area where skin touches skin?  or is it where skin touches the cushion?  Keeping it dry should help if it's skin against skin.  A ROHO would help if it's skin against the cushion.  I hope you can get it started healing before school starts.  Stay strong.
 
With Love,
CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA      Stacy Harim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:




  Hey guys,
 
I have a pressure sore right on the inside of my thigh at the top. I had a pressure mapping but no pressure shows there so can't get Medicare to cover a different cushion. School starts soon and really can't afford to take off.  Has anyone healed a sore while being up between 6-8 hours a day?  Would a roho help?  Thanks.  I am so sick with myself over this.  I'm trying to stay off of it in my current situation but it's hard when I live alone.
 
Thanks guys,
Stacy

Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sore on butt

[Jkrocks]

 

I use a Jay 2 deep contour gel cushion that is designed for people that are 
at high risk for pressure sores.  So far, knock on wood, I have not even 
come close to having a pressure soar on my bottom or my thighs.
 
Jim

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore solutions?

[Stacy Harim]

Title: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore solutions?




I have huge issues with my heels.  I just can't find the right shoes 
and now the skin is so sensitive from the sores that I just can't find the right 
shoe.
 
Stacy

  - Original Message - 
  From: Houston809 
  To: Don and Sharon Hiatt ; quadlist 
  Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 9:25 
AM
  Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore 
  solutions?
  I always 
  ended up doing a flap when I  had 1 back there never any success. The 1s 
  on my heels regranex in the morning silver deen cream in the evening it still 
  took almost a yr 2 heal 1 and I needed a skin graft on my other heel matter of 
  fact a second skin graft because 1st didn’t take. So as I think about it no 
  help from me.On 3/14/05 8:04 AM, "Don and Sharon Hiatt" 
  <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
  Hi 
Everyone!I 
can't figure out how to go through the archives, so hope you don't mind me 
asking about the age-old pressure sore question...Is there a good way to get 
rid of one?  3 weeks ago I sat on my Roho without air and needless to 
 say, my butt didn't like it.  Now I have an open sore, not under 
an ischule (sp?), but off to the side.  3 years ago I had a pressure 
sore and literally laid in  bed for 4-6 hours every afternoon for a 
year and finally opted for flap surgery.  Has anyone had any success 
getting rid of one?  And if so, can you tell me what you did? I'm 
usually in my chair 15 hours/day.Thanks,SharonP.S.  Spring is on its way! 
 Hurray!  I'll give you a yell, Stacy, when we head to 
O.C.!

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore solutions?

[Stacy Harim]

Cool come on down.  I'd love to meet you and anyone else on the 
list.  Nothing like the nice ocean air.
 
Stacy

  - Original Message - 
  From: Don and 
  Sharon Hiatt 
  To: quad 
  Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 8:04 
AM
  Subject: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore 
  solutions?
  
  Hi Everyone!
   
  I can't figure out how to go through the 
  archives, so hope you don't mind me asking about the age-old pressure sore 
  question...Is there a good way to get rid of one?  3 weeks ago I sat on 
  my Roho without air and needless to  say, my butt didn't like it.  
  Now I have an open sore, not under an ischule (sp?), but off to the 
  side.  3 years ago I had a pressure sore and literally laid in  bed 
  for 4-6 hours every afternoon for a year and finally opted for flap 
  surgery.  Has anyone had any success getting rid of one?  And if so, 
  can you tell me what you did? I'm usually in my chair 15 
  hours/day.
   
  Thanks,
   
  Sharon
   
  P.S.  Spring is on its way!  
  Hurray!  I'll give you a yell, Stacy, when we head to 
O.C.!

RE: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore solutions?

[LesterSmith]

Hi Larry,

I just recovered from a sore on my heel.  It was a pain to get it to
heal.  I used a wound-vac for a while, it helped a lot but it also gave
a yeast rash on my foot, warm and wet.  After the sore filled in a
little I got a skin graph and that worked great.  The heel is total
healed, it only took about nine months in all to heal that sore.

Lester
C4-C5 Quad, Denver

-Original Message-
From: William Willis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2005 2:08 PM
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore solutions?

I've been trying to get a couple of sores healed for almost two years
now, 
on my ankle and butt. I use wet-to-dry everyday. They get no worse but 
neither do they heal. So far they are free of infection. I drink a
protein 
shake every day. I've about decided that I will take them to my grave. I

just hope they are not what send me there. Larry Willis

>From: "Lori Michaelson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: "Lori Michaelson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: "Quad" 
>Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore solutions?
>Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 11:37:08 -0700
>
>   Dave wrote:
>
>I did the vac thing too, at first it was healing really fast then just
>stopped and didn't go anywhere
>for about 2 months..then it picked up again and finaly healed. I spent
all
>of last summer and winter in
>bed"
>
>Exact scenario here too.  The vac closed up HALF of my wound in 24
hours.
>We were so thrilled!  A few more days and it'll be closed completely.
>Wrong!
>
>It just stopped healing for, like you, about 2 months.  Then diligence
in
>putting on this or that on the wound and keeping it dry ... my husband
got
>it closed in January.
>
>But it still gets red, rashy and such so we found wearing a pad daily 
>helps.
>  And desitin or myconesal or whatever it seems to need ... is put on
at
>night.
>
>Lori


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Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore solutions?

[Houston809]

Title: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore solutions?



The wound vac pretty much did the same 4 me. It worked real good for about 2mnths than stopped working. I guess with medicaid paying when it stopped paying 4 the treatments. Than we decided to go with the flap.


On 3/15/05 1:37 PM, "Lori Michaelson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

  Dave wrote:
 
I did the vac thing too, at first it was healing really fast then just stopped and didn't go anywhere
for about 2 months..then it picked up again and finaly healed. I spent all of last summer and winter in
bed"
 
Exact scenario here too.  The vac closed up HALF of my wound in 24 hours.  We were so thrilled!  A few more days and it'll be closed completely.  Wrong!
 
It just stopped healing for, like you, about 2 months.  Then diligence in putting on this or that on the wound and keeping it dry ... my husband got it closed in January.
 
But it still gets red, rashy and such so we found wearing a pad daily helps.  And desitin or myconesal or whatever it seems to need ... is put on at night.
 
Lori

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore solutions?

[Lori Michaelson]

  Dave wrote:
 
I did the vac thing too, at first it was healing really fast then just stopped and didn't go anywhere
for about 2 months..then it picked up again and finaly healed. I spent all of last summer and winter in
bed"
 
Exact scenario here too.  The vac closed up HALF of my wound in 24 hours.  We were so thrilled!  A few more days and it'll be closed completely.  Wrong!
 
It just stopped healing for, like you, about 2 months.  Then diligence in putting on this or that on the wound and keeping it dry ... my husband got it closed in January.
 
But it still gets red, rashy and such so we found wearing a pad daily helps.  And desitin or myconesal or whatever it seems to need ... is put on at night.
 
Lori

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore solutions?

[Silas Shelburne]

Hey Sharon, 
I hate to bust your bubble, but your in for a long 
healing road.  Iv been fighting 2 on my butt for two years.  The 
dressing changing alone keeps the nurses busy, mine would probable done been 
healed if I would stay in bed.  I have enough problems with depression 
without having to lay in bed.  Iv been using a product I found on the 
internet its called Derma wound, I swear it does better than all the meds they 
have me on at the wound care clinic.  Silas 

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Don and 
  Sharon Hiatt 
  To: quad 
  Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2005 5:04 
  AM
  Subject: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore 
  solutions?
  
  Thanks to everyone who already responded.  I 
  did make an appt for next Tues. at a wound care clinic nearby.  Of course 
  I'm hoping for a quick, no inconvenience to my husband (also caregiver), kids, 
  daily routine but didn't figure that that was going to be the case.  
  Sigh 
   
  Lori, What was it that you wrote back to me 
  recently about having to cancel vacation plans?  Looks like I'm joining 
  in the cancelation
   
  Sharon (C5/6)  aka Roobya  
  :)

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore solutions?

[rollingbones]

I did the vac thing too, at first it was healing
really fast then just stopped and didn't go anywhere
for about 2 months..then it picked up again and finaly
healed. I spent all of last summer and winter in
bedbut still managed to break my foot!
Darel
--- dave headman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> my roho deflated, caused a sore on my left hip.
> i'm still recovering from my flap surgery.
> doctor told me it would be a 10 day hospital stay...
> omitted the part about needing 2months total
> bedrest.
> i'm now allowed up for 3hrs a day.
> wound vac was working too slowly.
> 
> dave headman
> c4-26yrs post
> 
> 
> >From: "Lori Michaelson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >Reply-To: "Lori Michaelson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >To: "Don and Sharon Hiatt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, 
>   "Quad" 
> >
> >Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore solutions?
> >Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 11:00:55 -0700
> >
> >  Diligence in keeping the pressure off and
> moisture away.  My last one was
> >in June of 2004 and didn't heal till late december!
>  For the first 3 months
> >I was getting up only 3 hrs a day.  21 hrs in bed
> >
> >To sum up ... it wasn't caused by pressure but by
> constant moisture.  But
> >once it opened it was a bitch to get rid of.  We
> tried EVERYTHING.  The
> >wound vac helped greatly but didn't respond as
> quickly as we thought it
> >would.
> >
> >All sores are different.  We tried 12 different
> treatments (packing,
> >dressings, wound vac and anything we thought might
> work.
> >
> >I've been on this list ten yrs and this whole past
> 12 months has been bad
> >for many members to get sores.  Hm.
> >
> >In my 25 yrs as a quad I've had sores on both my
> heels, on my forefinger
> >(had to amputate half of it), one on the bone of my
> butt (my first) and the
> >last two laid me up 12 months total in the last 4
> yrs.
> >
> >One BEGAN as yeast but became a sore in the crease
> under my RIGHT buttock.
> >(2001).  This last one was moisture induced and
> became a full blown sore in
> >the crease under my LEFT buttock.
> >
> >Lori  (now keeping my skin dry down there)
> >
> >---Original Message---
> >
> >From: Don and Sharon Hiatt
> >Date: 03/14/05 06:04:42
> >To: quad
> >Subject: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore solutions?
> >
> >Hi Everyone!
> >
> >I can't figure out how to go through the archives,
> so hope you don't mind 
> >me
> >asking about the age-old pressure sore
> question...Is there a good way to 
> >get
> >rid of one?  3 weeks ago I sat on my Roho without
> air and needless to  say,
> >my butt didn't like it.  Now I have an open sore,
> not under an ischule 
> >(sp?)
> >  but off to the side.  3 years ago I had a
> pressure sore and literally 
> >laid
> >in  bed for 4-6 hours every afternoon for a year
> and finally opted for flap
> >surgery.  Has anyone had any success getting rid of
> one?  And if so, can 
> >you
> >tell me what you did? I'm usually in my chair 15
> hours/day.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Sharon
> >
> >P.S.  Spring is on its way!  Hurray!  I'll give you
> a yell, Stacy, when we
> >head to O.C.!
> >
> 
>
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Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore solutions?

[tahouston]

Title: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore solutions?



I had huge ones on my heals my 3rd year about 4 
cm deep 3cm wide but healed in about 6-7 months using wet to dry dressing  
and betadine cleansing.   FROM TOO TIGHT DRESS SHOES

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Houston809 
  To: Don and Sharon Hiatt ; quadlist 
  
  Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 8:25 
AM
  Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore 
  solutions?
  I always 
  ended up doing a flap when I  had 1 back there never any success. The 1s 
  on my heels regranex in the morning silver deen cream in the evening it still 
  took almost a yr 2 heal 1 and I needed a skin graft on my other heel matter of 
  fact a second skin graft because 1st didn’t take. So as I think about it no 
  help from me.On 3/14/05 8:04 AM, "Don and Sharon Hiatt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
  wrote:
  Hi 
Everyone!I 
can't figure out how to go through the archives, so hope you don't mind me 
asking about the age-old pressure sore question...Is there a good way to get 
rid of one?  3 weeks ago I sat on my Roho without air and needless to 
 say, my butt didn't like it.  Now I have an open sore, not under 
an ischule (sp?), but off to the side.  3 years ago I had a pressure 
sore and literally laid in  bed for 4-6 hours every afternoon for a 
year and finally opted for flap surgery.  Has anyone had any success 
getting rid of one?  And if so, can you tell me what you did? I'm 
usually in my chair 15 hours/day.Thanks,SharonP.S.  Spring is on its way! 
 Hurray!  I'll give you a yell, Stacy, when we head to 
O.C.!

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore solutions?

[Stuntman]

One of the reasons I'll never use a ROHO (flats).
I've never heard of anyone healing by staying up that long. 
If possible have someone tie off the one rubber tube section that would 
contact the spot, leaving it softer than the rest of the cushion.
Not knowing your support system (aids, family etc) it's hard to give 
advice.
If it is not deep sometimes a sterile wet to dry will help heal it.
I know people who swear by fresh Aloe instead of saline, but you need a 
plant and know your reactions.
And no 15 hr sits!
Try to get into bed for breaks.
A little sacrifice now may prevent a 12 week bed stay recuperating from 
a flap!
Stunt
> 
> Hi Everyone!
> 
> I can't figure out how to go through the archives, so hope you don't 
mind me asking about the age-old pressure sore question...Is there a 
good way to get rid of one?  3 weeks ago I sat on my Roho without air 
and needless to  say, my butt didn't like it.  Now I have an open sore, 
not under an ischule (sp?), but off to the side.  3 years ago I had a 
pressure sore and literally laid in  bed for 4-6 hours every afternoon 
for a year and finally opted for flap surgery.  Has anyone had any 
success getting rid of one?  And if so, can you tell me what you did? 
I'm usually in my chair 15 hours/day.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Sharon
> 
> P.S.  Spring is on its way!  Hurray!  I'll give you a yell, Stacy, 
when we head to O.C.!
> 

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Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore solutions?

[S. Dial]

Sharon,
 
It's been my 
experience about the only way to heal a sore on one's tush is to stay completely 
off of it until it's entirely healed. It sucks though. The first time I ever got 
pressure sores I got 5 at once - 1 on both ischials, 1 on my coccyx and 1 on 
both heels. I spent 3 months on complete bedrest. 
 
Best of luck, 
Sharon.
 
Steph
c3/c4 18 yrs 
post

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore solutions?

[dave headman]

my roho deflated, caused a sore on my left hip.
i'm still recovering from my flap surgery.
doctor told me it would be a 10 day hospital stay...
omitted the part about needing 2months total bedrest.
i'm now allowed up for 3hrs a day.
wound vac was working too slowly.
dave headman
c4-26yrs post

From: "Lori Michaelson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: "Lori Michaelson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Don and Sharon Hiatt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,"Quad" 

Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore solutions?
Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 11:00:55 -0700

 Diligence in keeping the pressure off and moisture away.  My last one was
in June of 2004 and didn't heal till late december!  For the first 3 months
I was getting up only 3 hrs a day.  21 hrs in bed
To sum up ... it wasn't caused by pressure but by constant moisture.  But
once it opened it was a bitch to get rid of.  We tried EVERYTHING.  The
wound vac helped greatly but didn't respond as quickly as we thought it
would.
All sores are different.  We tried 12 different treatments (packing,
dressings, wound vac and anything we thought might work.
I've been on this list ten yrs and this whole past 12 months has been bad
for many members to get sores.  Hm.
In my 25 yrs as a quad I've had sores on both my heels, on my forefinger
(had to amputate half of it), one on the bone of my butt (my first) and the
last two laid me up 12 months total in the last 4 yrs.
One BEGAN as yeast but became a sore in the crease under my RIGHT buttock.
(2001).  This last one was moisture induced and became a full blown sore in
the crease under my LEFT buttock.
Lori  (now keeping my skin dry down there)
---Original Message---
From: Don and Sharon Hiatt
Date: 03/14/05 06:04:42
To: quad
Subject: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore solutions?
Hi Everyone!
I can't figure out how to go through the archives, so hope you don't mind 
me
asking about the age-old pressure sore question...Is there a good way to 
get
rid of one?  3 weeks ago I sat on my Roho without air and needless to  say,
my butt didn't like it.  Now I have an open sore, not under an ischule 
(sp?)
 but off to the side.  3 years ago I had a pressure sore and literally 
laid
in  bed for 4-6 hours every afternoon for a year and finally opted for flap
surgery.  Has anyone had any success getting rid of one?  And if so, can 
you
tell me what you did? I'm usually in my chair 15 hours/day.

Thanks,
Sharon
P.S.  Spring is on its way!  Hurray!  I'll give you a yell, Stacy, when we
head to O.C.!
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Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore solutions?

[Lori Michaelson]

 Diligence in keeping the pressure off and moisture away.  My last one was in June of 2004 and didn't heal till late december!  For the first 3 months I was getting up only 3 hrs a day.  21 hrs in bed  
 
To sum up ... it wasn't caused by pressure but by constant moisture.  But once it opened it was a bitch to get rid of.  We tried EVERYTHING.  The wound vac helped greatly but didn't respond as quickly as we thought it would.
 
All sores are different.  We tried 12 different treatments (packing, dressings, wound vac and anything we thought might work.
 
I've been on this list ten yrs and this whole past 12 months has been bad for many members to get sores.  Hm.
 
In my 25 yrs as a quad I've had sores on both my heels, on my forefinger (had to amputate half of it), one on the bone of my butt (my first) and the last two laid me up 12 months total in the last 4 yrs. 
 
One BEGAN as yeast but became a sore in the crease under my RIGHT buttock.  (2001).  This last one was moisture induced and became a full blown sore in the crease under my LEFT buttock.
 
Lori  (now keeping my skin dry down there)
 
---Original Message---
 

From: Don and Sharon Hiatt
Date: 03/14/05 06:04:42
To: quad
Subject: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore solutions?
 
Hi Everyone!
 
I can't figure out how to go through the archives, so hope you don't mind me asking about the age-old pressure sore question...Is there a good way to get rid of one?  3 weeks ago I sat on my Roho without air and needless to  say, my butt didn't like it.  Now I have an open sore, not under an ischule (sp?), but off to the side.  3 years ago I had a pressure sore and literally laid in  bed for 4-6 hours every afternoon for a year and finally opted for flap surgery.  Has anyone had any success getting rid of one?  And if so, can you tell me what you did? I'm usually in my chair 15 hours/day.
 
Thanks,
 
Sharon
 
P.S.  Spring is on its way!  Hurray!  I'll give you a yell, Stacy, when we head to O.C.!
 

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore solutions?

[Liz]

get off your butt

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  Don and 
  Sharon Hiatt 
  To: quad 
  Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 8:04 
AM
  Subject: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore 
  solutions?
  
  Hi Everyone!
   
  I can't figure out how to go through the 
  archives, so hope you don't mind me asking about the age-old pressure sore 
  question...Is there a good way to get rid of one?  3 weeks ago I sat on 
  my Roho without air and needless to  say, my butt didn't like it.  
  Now I have an open sore, not under an ischule (sp?), but off to the 
  side.  3 years ago I had a pressure sore and literally laid in  bed 
  for 4-6 hours every afternoon for a year and finally opted for flap 
  surgery.  Has anyone had any success getting rid of one?  And if so, 
  can you tell me what you did? I'm usually in my chair 15 
  hours/day.
   
  Thanks,
   
  Sharon
   
  P.S.  Spring is on its way!  
  Hurray!  I'll give you a yell, Stacy, when we head to 
O.C.!

Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore solutions?

[Houston809]

Title: Re: [QUAD-L] Pressure sore solutions?



I always ended up doing a flap when I  had 1 back there never any success. The 1s on my heels regranex in the morning silver deen cream in the evening it still took almost a yr 2 heal 1 and I needed a skin graft on my other heel matter of fact a second skin graft because 1st didn’t take. So as I think about it no help from me.


On 3/14/05 8:04 AM, "Don and Sharon Hiatt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Hi Everyone!
 
I can't figure out how to go through the archives, so hope you don't mind me asking about the age-old pressure sore question...Is there a good way to get rid of one?  3 weeks ago I sat on my Roho without air and needless to  say, my butt didn't like it.  Now I have an open sore, not under an ischule (sp?), but off to the side.  3 years ago I had a pressure sore and literally laid in  bed for 4-6 hours every afternoon for a year and finally opted for flap surgery.  Has anyone had any success getting rid of one?  And if so, can you tell me what you did? I'm usually in my chair 15 hours/day.
 
Thanks,
 
Sharon
 
P.S.  Spring is on its way!  Hurray!  I'll give you a yell, Stacy, when we head to O.C.!