Those of us who suffer from chronic pain and illness probably will find that taking a shower is not only an exhausting experience, but a scary one as well.
With spoons scarce and a fear of injuring oneself in a fall or having a heart attack or breathing difficulties whilst under it, we can put it off for quite some time. Especially as well, during a flare up of fibromyalgia..
With this in mind, I did some reading up about this personal battle and I came across a really informative blog by a hospice nurse. She has some really helpful information which I intend to try...
I have been doing washes at the vanity sink and I have been helping Chris with his bathing as well. We also brush our hair and teeth and change our clothes each day. So we never get to the point where we smell. But it is still important to wash our bodies and hair.
In the past I have bought these bath sponges that require no soap and just a little water. Or none. I have tried these ones called Scrubzz I found that they fluffed up after adding water so I am trying the foam by Scrubzz
I do have trouble washing my hair due to mobility issues with fibromyalgia and polymyalgia rheumatica. It is simply too painful for me to raise my arms.
Today I learned of a new Scrubzz Shampoo Caps. Shampoo with water in a cap that does not need a rinse or leak and can be used even in bed.
I am sharing this with you so that you don't feel alone if you also suffer fear of showering. If it helps you it will be worth the embarrassment of sharing this very personal battle.
