Re: oh heck. my first foot sore as a diabetic. » MrBratt

Posted by gardenergirl on May 26, 2006, at 11:46:57

In reply to Re: oh heck. my first foot sore as a diabetic. » shasling, posted by MrBratt on May 26, 2006, at 10:59:22

> My problem is that no one can figure out why I get these sores.
You may already know this, but...
I would think the likely culprits would be pressure, friction, and moisture. You might want to consult with a wheelchair fitting specialist who can assess the distribution of your body's pressure across the cushion of your chair and recommend adjustments or a new cushion, etc.
It might also be related to friction from scooting forward and back as you get in and out of the chair. And any area that gets damp or moist and stays that way for even a short period of time can lead to skin breakdown.
I'm sorry you had that experience with the sore. It sounds awful.
gg

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Re: oh heck. my first foot sore as a diabetic. » MrBratt gardenergirl 5/26/06
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Thank you Shasling and Mr Bratt Dinah 5/27/06
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