RE: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore, Dry Skin

2008-09-21 Thread Steve Oldaker
Greg, For dampness, I purchased a small battery operated fan similar to the one at the following URL: http://www.amazon.com/O2-Cool-1041CTR-Desktop-Fan/dp/B001B16VT6/ref=pd_bbs_s r_1?ie=UTF8s=electronicsqid=1222029425sr=8-1 Any time I am in bed, I have the fan blowing on my groin area

RE: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore, Dry Skin

2008-09-21 Thread Tim Syfert
I'd also recomend trying the bag balm ointment for dry skin. For damp areas I use Gold Bond powder.   Tim http://THEQUADLINK.COM --- On Sun, 9/21/08, Steve Oldaker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Steve Oldaker [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore, Dry Skin To: 'Greg' [EMAIL

RE: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore, Dry Skin

2008-09-21 Thread Tim Syfert
I'd also recomend trying the bag balm ointment for dry skin. For damp areas I use Gold Bond powder.   Tim http://THEQUADLINK.COM --- On Sun, 9/21/08, Steve Oldaker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Steve Oldaker [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore, Dry Skin To: 'Greg' [EMAIL

RE: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore, Dry Skin

2008-09-21 Thread Mike Murach
I use aloe wipes every morning after my shower. They have seemed to help with the redness. Mike~ Please check out my art gallery at: www.MurGallery.com -Original Message- From: Greg [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2008 1:58 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore, Dry Skin

2008-09-21 Thread KK
Hate to sound gross but I put a dry wash cloth between my legs at night to absorb the wetness.

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore, Dry Skin

2008-09-21 Thread David O'Connell
I've always had good luck with the diaper rash stiff they use on babies, Desetin, Zinc Ointment, and A D ointment. Greasy and gooey but it all seems to work on me. AZDAVE On Sun, Sep 21, 2008 at 5:48 PM, Mike Murach [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I use aloe wipes every morning after my shower.

RE: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore

2008-09-20 Thread Merrill
: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore Anti-fungal creams since yeast is a fungus. I can't remember the name of one or two that works the best that I can find out if you want me to. Also, LANTISEPTIC (a great skin protectant that I found just four years ago) works wonders keeping on top of my skin that starts

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore

2008-06-21 Thread Quadius
, 2008 2:17 PM *Subject:* Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore This is why I'm superstitious. I wrote this yesterday and then last night we discovered that I had a rash on the inside of my left leg, close to my groin region. Hopefully I will be able to get this thing resolved quickly. This is the first

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore

2008-06-20 Thread Quadius
This is why I'm superstitious. I wrote this yesterday and then last night we discovered that I had a rash on the inside of my left leg, close to my groin region. Hopefully I will be able to get this thing resolved quickly. This is the first rash I have had, other than an almost full body rash

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore

2008-06-20 Thread Paul Jacobson
: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 2:17 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore This is why I'm superstitious. I wrote this yesterday and then last night we discovered that I had a rash on the inside of my left leg, close to my groin region. Hopefully I will be able to get

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore

2008-06-20 Thread Paul Jacobson
-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore You have jock itch (heat rash).I got the rash..bad...butusing Lotrimin AF POWDER .only use powder..morning and night for 4 weeks..even if rash is gone.use for 4 weeks. Good luck. Paul

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore

2008-06-20 Thread Eric W Rudd
oh hell yeah...not making light of it all Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] For 4 weeks - 2x per day use Lotrimin powder on affected area. Clean and dry area thoroughly and rub in powder.

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore

2008-06-18 Thread Quadius
I tend to use Nizoral (ketoconazole) to take care of some of the fungus I used to get in between my legs. Thankfully I have been able to eliminate most of those problems as of late by keeping my body hair trimmed way back. That doesn't work, however, in the area you guys are discussing. There is

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore

2008-06-18 Thread Eric W Rudd
tried it...bag balm Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 7:13 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore Anti-fungal creams since yeast is a fungus. I can't

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore

2008-06-17 Thread Lori Michaelson
I had to do the exact same thing as Kathy. And for the same reason. DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY to the rescue! The problem arose out of home nursing incompetence. When I got my first bad wound in the crease between the buttock and thigh (worst possible place to get one) -- home nurses were adamant to

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore

2008-06-17 Thread Lori Michaelson
a rash looking thing on my inner thighs and always get conflicting opinions. Thank You, Merrill -- *From:* Lori Michaelson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *Sent:* Tuesday, June 17, 2008 3:06 PM *To:* [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com *Subject:* Re: [QUAD-L

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore

2008-06-17 Thread MikeyBird3
I use Selan AF cream. Also I found taking Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE) helps. In a message dated 6/17/2008 6:40:44 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Anti-fungal creams since yeast is a fungus. I can't remember the name of one or two that works the best that I can

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore

2008-06-14 Thread LadyOnWheels725
Hi Greg, My doctor could not see my wounds at his office. So I take pictures and either email or take them when I go for a visit. Kathy **Vote for your city's best dining and nightlife. City's Best 2008. (http://citysbest.aol.com?ncid=aolacg0005000102)

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore

2008-06-14 Thread wheelchair
Kathy, that is a very creative idea. Mind if I copy that idea and share it with others? Best Wishes In a message dated 6/14/2008 10:02:52 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Greg, My doctor could not see my wounds at his office. So I take pictures and either

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore

2008-06-14 Thread Jim Lubin
I get that on occasion. When it open up we put a Tegaderm Transparent Dressing until it heals. Once it closes up we tried varies creams, some worked for awhile but it started breaking down again. We finally found one that has been working very well, Jason Natural Cosmetics Vitamin E Creme. Rub

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore

2008-06-13 Thread DAANOO
I don't see how it ever could, if it was on your rear. I have seen those cushions online that are like the beds that change positions, but I think quite expensive. I doubt if insurance or Medicare would cover without a certain size wound. I just wish there was something that would give me a

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore

2008-06-13 Thread Quadius
I don't want to speak for her, but I remember Lori mentioning that she had a problem in this very area. That being said, however, my memory is subject to occasional synaptic lapses. Quadius On 6/12/08, Greg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I got a sore on my butt. Not as deep as the one I had a few

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore

2008-06-13 Thread tom garbisch
: Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore To: Greg lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED]gt; Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Friday, June 13, 2008, 12:31 PM I don't want to speak for her, but I remember Lori mentioning that she had a problem in this very area.nbsp; That being said, however, my memory is subject to occasional

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore

2008-06-13 Thread wheelchair
PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore To: Greg [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Friday, June 13, 2008, 12:31 PM I don't want to speak for her, but I remember Lori mentioning that she had a problem in this very area. That being said, however, my memory is subject to occasional

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore

2008-06-13 Thread DAANOO
crease. Tom Garbisch Mobility Impaired Association [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) --- On Fri, 6/13/08, Quadius [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Quadius [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore To: Greg [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Date: Friday, June 13

RE: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore

2008-06-13 Thread Greg
I went to my doc about my new butt sore. Unfortunately there was no way for him to see it. He has no bed / table that I can get on. Butt, he signed me up for a wound care nurse to come out. She came out today and said it's not too bad. She will come out 2x a week. I wear boxer briefs, so it should

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore

2008-06-12 Thread wheelchair
Heat and pressure, from a pressure mapping test will clearly show you. If it is all possible, get one. Best Wishes In a message dated 6/12/2008 5:34:16 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I got a sore on my butt. Not as deep as the one I had a few months ago, but

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore

2008-06-12 Thread Eric W Rudd
: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore Heat and pressure, from a pressure mapping test will clearly show you. If it is all possible, get one. Best Wishes In a message dated 6/12/2008 5:34:16 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I got a sore on my butt. Not as deep as the one I had

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore

2008-06-12 Thread MikeyBird3
I get them there occasionally. They're caused by internal pressure from the ischial tuberosity on the bottom of the pelvis. Google that term to see what it is. In a message dated 6/12/2008 6:34:16 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: the crease of my butt/thigh.

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore

2008-06-12 Thread wheelchair
: Thursday, June 12, 2008 5:37 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore Heat and pressure, from a pressure mapping test will clearly show you. If it is all possible, get one. Best Wishes In a message dated 6/12/2008 5:34:16 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) writes

RE: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore

2008-06-12 Thread Steve Oldaker
Greg, That's where I get skin trouble when it occurs. Staying out of my chair until it heals completely is the only thing that works for me. I hear of others healing sores while spending time in their chairs, but it has never worked for me. Steve From: Greg [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore

2008-06-12 Thread MikeyBird3
The arrows point to the ischial tuberosities. You have one on each side of the pelvis. In a message dated 6/12/2008 6:49:35 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: ischial tuberosity Bill C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Age 57 Leesburg, FL Don't get your knickers in a knot,

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore

2008-06-12 Thread Eric W Rudd
: Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore Heat and pressure, from a pressure mapping test will clearly show you. If it is all possible, get one. Best Wishes In a message dated 6/12/2008 5:34:16 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I got a sore on my butt. Not as deep

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore

2008-06-12 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 6/12/2008 6:34:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I got a sore on my butt. Not as deep as the one I had a few months ago, but wider. It’s maybe 1 ½ by ¾ but it looks a lot more like a scrape. It’s not real deep, but bleeds when I take the dressing

RE: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore - Pressure Mapping

2008-06-12 Thread Steve Oldaker
To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore damn...ok this pisses me off so bad...wheelchair hasn't given, i don't think, any bad advicebut how 'practical' is this? Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore

2008-06-12 Thread Dan
What's 'Underwear'?!? Dan At 07:11 PM 6/12/2008 -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] said something that elicited my response: In a message dated 6/12/2008 6:34:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I got a sore on my butt. Not as deep as the one I had a few months ago, but wider.

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore

2008-06-12 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 6/12/2008 6:49:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: ischial tuberosity I think for now on when someone asks me, How can you feel pain if you can't feel? I'm going to tell them I have that! Dianna **Vote for your city's best dining and

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore - Pressure Mapping

2008-06-12 Thread wheelchair
, different clothing, changes in weight, so how can one rely on the results of a single mapping session or even multiple mapping sessions? Steve From: Eric W Rudd [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2008 6:49 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore damn

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore

2008-06-12 Thread DiannaL767
In a message dated 6/12/2008 7:20:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What's 'Underwear'?!? Dan how's panties? ever shop at victoria secrets? whatta you call 'em? :-) **Vote for your city's best dining and nightlife. City's Best 2008.

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore

2008-06-12 Thread wheelchair
@eskimo.com) Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2008 5:53 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore LoL Eric, Its the first test used to determine and pinpoint those areas prone to breakdown. Hope you see you at the Nats in July in Effingham, IL Best Wishes In a message dated 6/12/2008 5:49:24 P.M. Central

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore

2008-06-12 Thread Eric W Rudd
is this an offer? me my buddy like a cold beer fast cars Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2008 6:28 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore We won't

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore

2008-06-12 Thread Dan
Oh! Roundabout here, we call them unnecessaries. Dan At 07:27 PM 6/12/2008 -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] said something that elicited my response: In a message dated 6/12/2008 7:20:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What's 'Underwear'?!? Dan how's panties? ever shop at

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore

2008-06-12 Thread wheelchair
:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com) Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2008 6:28 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore We won't be at the Brickyard this year. But the US Van Nats will be hosted in Effingham, IL for 4 days. You can't get in the grounds without a van

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore

2008-06-12 Thread Eric W Rudd
ok i've a vanbut my kneel feature's broke...but...BUT ...AH HELL ASS...website? Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2008 7:46 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Bed Sore Well if your