Heya...

there are quite a few OT things that can be used to help with getting into the bath. I am STILL waiting for my ceiling track hoists to go in so I can get in to the bath as I just can't handle showers.. and to be honest they are not worth it.

I guess nowadays I have realised that I have to live in the real world and I am not spending a week in bed because of wanting to be clean - the pain sweat defeats the shower in about 20 minutes! I have had bed baths for ages now - they are definetly not ideal - BUT it means that I am clean, I don't smell and that although most of me has been attacked by a sponge it's not as painful as showers are!!!! I really advise using a soft sponge or a very old and soft flannel. When drying I can only cope with a very soft old towel which is patted gently - I can't handle rubbing etc. When I was able to get into the bath I used to dry off just lying on th bed because I couldn't bear to have my legs or arms hanging down when I got out because of the exploding feeling. Talcum powder is also brilliant.

Hair is the biggest problem...

Love

Froggsy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx