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Permalink Reply by Vicky Williamson on January 4, 2010 at 10:07am

Laurie,

My son Garrett is 17 and does not have this problem. I see from his picture your son is very thin ... is he on any steroids? Has he gone thru puberty? What medicines does he take? I've been trying to connect with parents with a boy close to the same age as my son to compare notes. Are you interested? Thanks! ~Vicky

Permalink Reply by Lynne Taylor on January 4, 2010 at 5:31pm

A Hillrom air mattress might help
best wishes
Lynne in Cardiff Wales

Permalink Reply by Laurie Hoovestol on January 6, 2010 at 5:49am

Gustin wasn't always thin just over the past two years he has lost weight. The reason he is under Hospice care is because his health wasn't good enough to do a feeding tube 4 mos ago. Also he didn't want it at all. He has been maintaining at 75-78 lbs. His lack of body fat is definately the reason for the pain. He loves his bed and is comfortable excepting for his leg falling asleep and if he lays in one position for more than 2-3 hours. He's not on steroids he has gone through puberty and the only medicines are Percocet and Advil PM. Thank you for your help.

Vicky Williamson said:

Laurie,

My son Garrett is 17 and does not have this problem. I see from his picture your son is very thin ... is he on any steroids? Has he gone thru puberty? What medicines does he take? I've been trying to connect with parents with a boy close to the same age as my son to compare notes. Are you interested? Thanks! ~Vicky