Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Help please

[Guest guest]

I have a question, every time I get into my tub I fall and my PN is really

hurting I am not sure what to do. I am now scared in getting into my tub, any

suggestions. BTW my PN is in my left foot and left leg

Thanks a

[Guest guest]

Do you have a shower chair that has a seat on the outside of the tub and

allows you to scoot into the tub?

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Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Help please

I have a question, every time I get into my tub I fall and my PN is really

hurting I am not sure what to do. I am now scared in getting into my tub,

any suggestions. BTW my PN is in my left foot and left leg

Thanks a

[Guest guest]

Well, first you need to get some hand rails installed so you can step in and out

of the tub safely.  Till then, wash off using the sink.  If you rent you may

need a doctor's note saying you need safety rails, then the landlord will have

to install them for you.

Are you taking any prescription medication for your neuropathy?

Jennette

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>I have a question, every time I get into my tub I fall and my PN is really

hurting I am not sure what to do. I am now scared in getting into my tub, any

suggestions. BTW my PN is in my left foot and left leg

[Guest guest]

> I have a question, every time I get into my tub I fall and my PN is really

hurting I am not sure what to do. I am now scared in getting into my tub, any

suggestions. BTW my PN is in my left foot and left leg

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> Thanks a

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a,

When I had bunion surgery on both my feet, I used a shower chair as it was same

height of the tub and easy to get in and out. My shower head has a long

extension on it so I can move it around to different parts of my body. My tub

and shower stall also has a attached bar I could hold until I get out and I put

my walker outside the tub locked so I could sit in it or you could put a sturdy

chair beside the tub to sit in and use as a brace when you get outl

This website has some bath transfer benches, you could check if your insurance

would pay for those.

http://www.southwestmedical.com/category/Bath-Transfer-Benches/342

Hope that helps. Let us know what you find. Bennie