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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Arthritis / August 2005What was the name of that pillow?
Someone posted that their Dr. prescribed a certain pillow and their subcutaneous cysts (on the butt) cleared up I think it began with "R". I keep worrying that mine will become decubiti and really be a problem. possibly ROHO, air inflatable, with a cover - see: http://www.rohoinc.com/medical/seatcushions.jsp these aren't cheap - several hundred dollars+ - worth every penny if avoids decub. depending upon particular insurance coverage - might be allowed if doc writes it up for 'treatment' - never for comfort. > Someone posted that their Dr. prescribed a certain pillow and their > subcutaneous cysts (on the butt) cleared up I think it began with "R". > > I keep worrying that mine will become decubiti and really be a problem. DAAAMN! I'll keep looking for something in eggcrate! Thanks for answering, though... > possibly ROHO, air inflatable, with a cover - see: > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >> >>I keep worrying that mine will become decubiti and really be a problem. >DAAAMN! I'll keep looking for something in eggcrate! Don't waste your money on eggcrates. They are not pressure reducing at all. You need at least 4-6 inches of foam to reduce pressure, and that has to be special foam, not just a slab of it. Something like RoHo or Star which is what Jim has on his wheelchair are better, they are air filled, and can be adjusted according to the person and the area that is being supported. --- Joan Well, this is discouraging. I didn't want something that thick for the recliner, because my elbows wouldn't touch the armrest, and my knees would "hang off" the edge of the cushion. Thank you for your continued responses. >>DAAAMN! I'll keep looking for something in eggcrate! > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > --- > Joan >Well, this is discouraging. I didn't want something that thick for the >recliner, because my elbows wouldn't touch the armrest, and my knees >would "hang off" the edge of the cushion. Sorry, I didn't realize you were talking about a recliner, I thought you were talking about a wheelchair. Of course 4-6 inches of foam would be too much for that. But I'm not sure what would be good, you would need at least two inches of foam to reduce pressure, or you could scout around for some sort of a gel cushion. They are thinner, and would help a bit. --- Joan Judy, you are better to go to a mobility aids store if there is one near you. They sell gel cushions with washable covers. They are about an inch thick and have individual cells. These do not inflate or deflate but they will allow some give. They do tend to be a bit cool when you first sit on them, until you warm them up, but they would probably be what you need. How long do you spend in the recliner at one time? --- Joan I'm in the recliner 2 to 4 hours at a time, with breaks for bathroom, get coffee, etc. > Judy, you are better to go to a mobility aids store if there is one near you. > They sell gel cushions with washable covers. They are about an inch thick and [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > --- > Joan judy - take a look at http://www.usatechguide.org/cushion_reviews.php you might find something in these pages that will help be well paul > Well, this is discouraging. I didn't want something that thick for the > recliner, because my elbows wouldn't touch the armrest, and my knees [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > --- > > Joan >judy - take a look at > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >be well Good, Paul. If you go to Gel and Gel foam products, Judy, and choose the second selection on Acton products, you will see the type of gel cushion I mentioned. It also comes without the foam base, and may be all you need. I don't recall the name of the company ours came from, but that yellow gel grid looks like the type that may be enough for you. If you try something like that, try to get the store to allow you a trial period. Our local Mobility Care allows us to try some products, depending upon what they are, for up to a week. One thing to avoid is sheepskin. Many people advocate it and it does not ease or relieve pressure. --- Joan Thank you P{aul, Joan, and everybody for helping me. I had considered sheepskin, but wasn't sure ifit would help. >>judy - take a look at >> [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > --- > Joan >Thank you P{aul, Joan, and everybody for helping me. I had considered >sheepskin, but wasn't sure ifit would help. Please let us know how you do, Judy, comfort and intact skin are both important. --- Joan Thank you, I will. I ordered an eggcrate cushion on line, and we'll see how that works. >>Thank you P{aul, Joan, and everybody for helping me. I had considered >>sheepskin, but wasn't sure ifit would help. > > Please let us know how you do, Judy, comfort and intact skin are both important. > --- > Joan |
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