Dear Mike. I use the toilet that is in the bathroom. but with my back the way it
is. I
can not lift my leg to get into the tub to use the shower. I have a shower chair
in my
tub. but I can not get into the tub even with help right now. because with my
back hurting so much. I can not even lift my leg a little bit. Lynn

"Michael H. Collis" wrote:

> Lynn,
> Do you have a shower chair which you use for a toilet seat, or do you use a
> toilet seat?  if you use a toilet seat, you can get a water sprayer which
> fits the toilet seat and can clean the area.  If you use a shower chair, you
> can get in the shower and clean yourself off that way...
> mike
>
> sara lynn weaver wrote:
>
> > Dear Friends, As you all know I am in a wheelechair. and the past 5 days
> > my back has gone out on me. well I can not clean my self now when I go
> > to the bathroom. I could before my back went out. but now no way. and I
> > was wondering if anyone on the list has a problem like ths when thay go
> > to the bathroom. I have a aid 4 hours a day mon-fri. and sometimes I
> > have to go when she is not here.  (but she will not clean me when I go
> > to the bathroom. she does not want to do anything but get paid.)    My
> > skin is getting raw and bleading now. because I am not real clean in
> > that area. If anyone has any ideas how I can clean get my self clean
> > with out a aid. please let me know. I really do need help. and I do not
> > have any family to help me.  thanks, Lynn