Afraid of pressure sores. Cannot move due to rods and screws in my back. Lost all my muscles. Please advise.

[Moytjie]

Hello I have lost all my muscles due to not moving and severe surreal pain. My thigh bones are cutting through my flesh, as well as my sit bones and sacral bones. I am mostly bed ridden. What is the best mattress to lie and sleep on for this detrimental problem please? Thank you so much.

[parkie13]

Hi, I am so very sorry. I think I would look into a natural latex mattress and pillows. You can look for a company online and maybe call them and talk to them and explain your problem and see what they say. They have different firmness so that's why you might want to talk to somebody . Mary

[soup]

We find our Tempur mattress very comfortable but it doesn't make turning over very easy.

[Motherfather]

how did that happen my friend. forget the mattress you need way more than that, have you p.d if u have how long have you had it.how did it get to that stage .you need big help do u have family.you need to be in the hospital.or some one looking after you.sorry im not there to help you.

[Astra7]

I'm sorry. You sounds so uncomfortable. I think you need to get some medical help straight away.

My mum is bedridden and she has a pad on top of her mattress that is plugged in and moves around - kind of undulates. It is to stop bed sores and might be helpful for you.

I hope you get some relief soon.

[Moytjie in reply to Astra7]

Please more info on this?

[Christin313 in reply to Astra7]

I think this is referencing an alternating pressure mattress or overlays that go on top of an existing mattress. They are basically like a thick, pocket air mattress with a pump that quietly inflates and then deflates sections. This relieves pressure on the skin and are recommended for stage 4 bed sores (which it sounds like you have).

[Moytjie in reply to Christin313]

Yes I know those it hurts me. Are there other overlays that do not work with a pump please?

[Christin313 in reply to Moytjie]

Egg crate mattress pads (foam)?

[gcorrell]

Motherfather has good advice. I hope you find relief soon.

[Janice557799]

Sheep skin throw/blanket is best and it is natural... also deer hide that is naturally tanned will be helpful to stop bed sores. With bones rubbing I would think a thick woolly sheep blanket would be best first. Hoping this gets better soon !

[cabbagecottage]

An air mattress

[Moytjie in reply to cabbagecottage]

Do you get one without a pump?