Hey all,
In dealing with diaper rash, we all wish we could find the perfect solution that causes us to not face it again. I can safely say that it has been several months since I had a rash so bad that it felt like down there was on fire. I think this is due to 3 things... One, adequate fluid intake which neutralizes urine acididty. Two.. I air out a lot more often now as a matter of routine between changes.. I often sit around with my bottom half exposed when get of work at Walmart. This seems to have gone a long way to keeping things comfortable down there. 3.. I wear more absorbent diapers like abena, confidry and A+ more often. Also, when i doe wear my medicaid attends I operate on a change when wet basis. I think the times I dealt with rash, it was before I started regularly wearing the extended wear diapers to work. So, even though i may not fill Abena X-Plus to capacity, I think it really does help having that extra absorbency to keep things down below more comfortable. I'm actually thinking of just ordering a case of abena every month.. the cost of a case of X-Plus is low enough where it wouldnt be too steep I think.. I average about two or 3 X-Pluses a day when i do use them.. and there are 42 in a case... I definently think premium brands are more comfortable to sleep in than my attends.. which si what you would expect. I just took a peek down there to check on things, and there is some redness on the testicles.. is that their normal color? Or should I be more diligent about applying rash cream? I haven't been, because I just havent had rash to the point of it burning like it used to..
Anyway, I just thought id put this out there.. because im still amazed at how I havent had the bad rashes in a long time knock on wood..and I think the above things attribute to it. When dealing with incontinence, and diaper rash, knowledge is power, and hopefully now you all feel a little bit more empowered.
Peace out!
Rob