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If it makes you feel any better, you are not alone. I struggle to get in a bath or shower too. It just feels too difficult. Also, I have to monitor my oxygen constantly, especially with any activity, and it isn't possible to wear an oximeter, or oxygen therapy, in the bath or shower. I have been sponge bathing, using disposable washcloths/wipes. I am trying not to beat myself up and just use the ways I can cope with to get clean. I am hopeful that things will normalize if I can get my oxygen readings stabilized. If not, I just do the best I can in the easiest way possible. I hope this is some small encouragement to you. We have enough to deal with, with this LC nightmare. I think it's important to do whatever feels easiest whenever we can.
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Good for you. I had been scared to shower for fear of falling. I bought a shower chair, which helps a lot. I also got a long hose and a different shower head so I could sit down and shower. This has helped me a lot. Also a rubber shower mat keeps me from slipping and bars on two sides of the shower help a lot to make me feel safe. Good luck finding what will work for you.
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Hi Deb,
Thank you for sharing your feelings and knowing that we are not alone. It must be difficult having to use oxygen which just makes things more difficult. I'm isolating a lot more than I should, so I have to push myself but it's not very easy for me to do. Oh well, we do the best that we can. Thanks again and take care. Nancy : )