Guest guest Posted May 30, 2004 Report Share Posted May 30, 2004 It sounds as though the band may not fit right. The red spot combined with him being so fussy with it on is sounding like you may have a fit issue. That can be problematic esp in the first week. I think I'd leave the band off of him until you can get in touch with your orthotist because if you have skin breakdown he will be out of it even longer. But you need to call the orthotist as soon as you can and get in for an adjustment. And post as many questions as you need to, that is why we are all here. Tris in FL Mom to Colin 9 mos DOCband 3/04 STARband dropout 2/04 > OK last post today I PROMISE... A new problem has surfaced and I'm > not sure if this is normal. On 's forehead, under the band, > there is a red spot that hasn't gone away in 3 hours. It's also shiny > and bumpy, like it's going to blister. Has anyone had this same > problem? I'm keeping the sweat underneath dried often, I'm not sure > if it's rubbing or what, but now I'm hesitant to put the helmet back > on, for fear his skin is starting to break down... Has anyone seen > this? Help! Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2004 Report Share Posted May 30, 2004 I'll 2nd everything Tris says below. Please keep the band off him til you can be seen on Tuesday. Hopefully, a simple adjustment will fix the problems, his fussiness & the red spot!! Hang in there. Let us know what CT says Tues. Debbie MI p.s....don't you feel like a board hog by any means!! That's what we're here for, ask 100 ?'s a day if need be! > > OK last post today I PROMISE... A new problem has surfaced and I'm > > not sure if this is normal. On 's forehead, under the band, > > there is a red spot that hasn't gone away in 3 hours. It's also > shiny > > and bumpy, like it's going to blister. Has anyone had this same > > problem? I'm keeping the sweat underneath dried often, I'm not sure > > if it's rubbing or what, but now I'm hesitant to put the helmet > back > > on, for fear his skin is starting to break down... Has anyone seen > > this? Help! Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2004 Report Share Posted May 30, 2004 I'd agree w/the others that you should definitely keep it off him. Maybe that is the key to his being miserable in the band! Let us know what happens and don't worry about posting too much--that's what we're here for! , mom to Hannah, DOCband #3 3/30 Cape Cod, Ma > OK last post today I PROMISE... A new problem has surfaced and I'm > not sure if this is normal. On 's forehead, under the band, > there is a red spot that hasn't gone away in 3 hours. It's also shiny > and bumpy, like it's going to blister. Has anyone had this same > problem? I'm keeping the sweat underneath dried often, I'm not sure > if it's rubbing or what, but now I'm hesitant to put the helmet back > on, for fear his skin is starting to break down... Has anyone seen > this? Help! Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2004 Report Share Posted May 31, 2004 This issue is probably said and done, b/c I am in a different time zone. I would keep the band off till you can get in for an adjustment. It really sounds as if 's band doesn't fit quit right. Maybe he has grown already which would be a good thing. Maybe you can call CT and get in earlier than Tuesday. Keep us updated. Oh and what kind of board would this be if you can't ask ? s about bands??? ) Sandy Willow's Mom Torticollis resolved Cranio Germany Grad 04 > OK last post today I PROMISE... A new problem has surfaced and I'm > not sure if this is normal. On 's forehead, under the band, > there is a red spot that hasn't gone away in 3 hours. It's also shiny > and bumpy, like it's going to blister. Has anyone had this same > problem? I'm keeping the sweat underneath dried often, I'm not sure > if it's rubbing or what, but now I'm hesitant to put the helmet back > on, for fear his skin is starting to break down... Has anyone seen > this? Help! Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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