BED REST...finally!
Well, Easy, if you have tips for the sleeping issues, bring 'em on. We'd all love to hear them.
sorry if these ideas seem basic but they have really improved my QOL.
1. wear anything that is microfiber-underwear & t-shirts...they usually have some spandex in them. Jockey has a brand called LIFE. or calvin klein - theyre great but $$$. you want clothes (to sleep in) to be fairly tight and microfiber is slick, making any movement easier. another benefit is it keeps the peg or j tube in place without having to use tape. a loose tshirt will make you feel like youre in a straight jacket when you try to roll over-if you still can
2. buy sateen sheets. or a high thread count-theyre expensive but worth the investment.
3. get a bed side grab bar.......if you dont already
4. a firm matress. i use a barriatric foam rated for 750lbs. im 6' 1" & weigh 180. but the firmness makes turning much easier. and the foam wont press agints pressure points (hips for me)...my dr. wrote a scrip for that too.
5. have your dr. get you a scrip for an adjustable bed. ive had 1 for about 1 month and when you raise your legs you can get much mor leverage to turn, adjust your shirt, scratch an itch, whatever...i delt with modifying my std. bed for 5 yrs. (cutting the legs off the frame) i dont know why i didnt ask for this before...ask your dr. for anything!
6. MOST IMPORTANTLY register with your nearest MDA clinic. they have a full staff of specialists (ot,st, pt,neurologists, resp. ther. AND they have a loan closet)...i got a $20,000 permobile wheelchair for free. i donated all my old mobility products too...its a revolving door for needs.
i'll probably think of more but this will get you moving in the right direction.
peace, easy