PALS
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- Nov 19, 2007
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- CALS
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- new york
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- new york
Hello,
I am a caregiver to my dad who has ALS. In his sixth year his mobility is very limited and is mostly in bed. Recently he has been complaining of severe pain in his butt. He says that since his muscles have disappeared, the bone is just pushing painfully into the skin. His bed matress is covered by another type of air filled bubbly covering that is supposed to help prevent such aches. Obviously this is not enough so I was wondering if anyone has dealt with this situation and what is it that I can do to relieve his pain.
Also to note is that we do change his positions from time to time so that he lays on his sides but he still has the pain in his buttox.
Any comments will truly help and be appreciated,
Thank you,
PALS
I am a caregiver to my dad who has ALS. In his sixth year his mobility is very limited and is mostly in bed. Recently he has been complaining of severe pain in his butt. He says that since his muscles have disappeared, the bone is just pushing painfully into the skin. His bed matress is covered by another type of air filled bubbly covering that is supposed to help prevent such aches. Obviously this is not enough so I was wondering if anyone has dealt with this situation and what is it that I can do to relieve his pain.
Also to note is that we do change his positions from time to time so that he lays on his sides but he still has the pain in his buttox.
Any comments will truly help and be appreciated,
Thank you,
PALS