ShiftKicker
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- 06/2015
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- BC
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- Vancouver
Hi all-
Due to a weak neck and trouble turning over in bed, I have developed a pressure sore on my ear (fancy term: Chondrodermatitis Nodularis Anti-Helicis). While not as worrisome as the skin cancer my doctor originally thought it may be, it's a MAJOR pain in the a**.
I don't sleep on my back because it causes hip and back pain, so am stuck with trying to find a way to reduce pressure on my ear. I've tried a few different methods- the best is using two pillows side by side with my ear in the space between, but the face mask from my CPap makes this uncomfortable.
Has anyone else developed pressure sores on their ear? And if so, what have you done to successfully mitigate it? Are there any ready made products that have been successful? Any pillow topper or way to McGuyver something to create a comfortable way to remove pressure from the ear?
I'm open to trying anything at this point because the thing isn't healing.
Many thanks
Fiona
Due to a weak neck and trouble turning over in bed, I have developed a pressure sore on my ear (fancy term: Chondrodermatitis Nodularis Anti-Helicis). While not as worrisome as the skin cancer my doctor originally thought it may be, it's a MAJOR pain in the a**.
I don't sleep on my back because it causes hip and back pain, so am stuck with trying to find a way to reduce pressure on my ear. I've tried a few different methods- the best is using two pillows side by side with my ear in the space between, but the face mask from my CPap makes this uncomfortable.
Has anyone else developed pressure sores on their ear? And if so, what have you done to successfully mitigate it? Are there any ready made products that have been successful? Any pillow topper or way to McGuyver something to create a comfortable way to remove pressure from the ear?
I'm open to trying anything at this point because the thing isn't healing.
Many thanks
Fiona