"Ken. Having insurance trouble so no more pt for a while. Practicing on my own but my left stump isn’t totally healed so it’s not going as well as expected. But working on it"
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Sleave covers
Started by Gary Moody in General Jan 11. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Has anyone tired Sleeve covers from Fred's Legshttp://www.fredslegs.com/My below the knee prostatic is kind of boring black.Though I might try one of these out come spring for something differentContinue
leg itches
Started by James simmons in General. Last reply by James simmons 13 hours ago. 4 Replies 0 Likes
sometimes my leg iches what would be the best thing to put on itContinue
leg itches
Started by James simmons in General Jan 9. 0 Replies 0 Likes
sometimes my leg iches what would be the best thing to put on itContinue
Financial
Started by Debbie Batson in General. Last reply by Don Radke Jan 9. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hello Everyone,I hope your day is going good. I am wondering if anyone have advice on financial help. I have tried disability and was refused due to being a self employed hairdresser and not knowing you have to pay Disability tax as well. If any…Continue
Adaptive Clothing
Started by Carrie Davis Resource Mgr in General Dec 26, 2018. 0 Replies 1 Like
These links came across my desk and I thought I'd share.https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10156940598589394&id=507644393…Continue
BKA AKA Amputee, looking for a new mattress
Started by Joseph Hutton in General. Last reply by Chris Banta Jan 14. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Good Afternoon- My wife is a BKA/AKA and we are searching for a new mattress. I was wondering if anyone who is in a similar position has any input on mattress that might offer more support in the right areas, or is it all the same. For reference-…Continue
Tibia plateau fracture
Started by derrick stone in Overcoming challenges of lower extremity amputation. Last reply by derrick stone Dec 2, 2018. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I am new here.I fell badly on oct 23 2018. I found a slick spot while outside while it was raining and sleeting.I landed wrong on my prosthetic. I am a rbk. I sheared the plateau of the tibia, it also suffered some crushing. The tibia had a vertical…Continue
sweat/dampness
Started by drew wattier in General. Last reply by drew wattier Dec 2, 2018. 4 Replies 1 Like
I posted this statement yesterday, but I am posting on the main page for anyone that may have some insight. My biggest issue is the sweat or dampness on my prosthetic half leg. I am a above knee amputee, and I forced to take my leg off 2-5 times a…Continue
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James simmons replied to James simmons's discussion leg itches"Thanks drew
I put gold bond powder and that seems to help
I have learned do not scratch anter you remove you leg and keep your leg clean
And that seems to work
Thanks for your input I am a new amputee
And it is a learning process
Thanks"
drew wattier replied to James simmons's discussion leg itches"James-
With LUCK so far, I have not got a rash for an itch issue. I have gotten some itches numerous times. It went once a day, to once a week, and no itch for a week. However, I had to 2 itches the other evening. Clearly, I…"
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