Quote:
Originally Posted by Blessings2You
My relative that's in a wheelchair is a paraplegic, and she has limited (if any) feeling in her feet. The only things I know for sure about her situation are that she didn't tend to the pressure sores when they were just babies so they got out of control; and one of her docs told her that being a heavy smoker compromised her circulatory system and made skin wounds harder to heal. (I won't quote what she said about THAT)
|
I can only imagine!
I don't smoke, watching my Mom die from cancer years ago and my father in the other twin bed having a heart attack, was enough to make me stop!! In reading a couple different places here on the internet, I'm thinking this is being caused by my new powerchair. The footrest seems like it's up too high -- which I told the guy when first getting it -- but he said the increased pressure would be good for the circulation, but not so good for getting pressure sores. Next week I'll call and tell him I need an adjustment!
Thanks Koala for the great suggestions!
