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#1 Nora Barteau

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Posted 20 April 2011 - 03:28 PM

I am 51 year old female who lives in Missouri. For the past two years I have had to sleep in a recliner due to severe back, hip, knee pain. They do not know if I have MS, Fibromyalgia , or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I have a father who ,just recently went blind, I have a 30 year old who has been in a wheelchair since she was four with CP, a 23 year old who has severe mental problems, a mom who is a five year cancer survivor and frankly I can't go down because they depend on me. I am on disability and I know Medicaid will not pay for a hospital bed unless they absolutely have to. So I am feeling lost and in despair. I have found a few but they are too far away. Can someone help me? If you have a electric or semi electric hospital bed to give away or have one that is priced reasonably, please notify me at: Nora Barteau 16608827781 or email: msnorabarteau@att.net

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#2 mellowgator

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Posted 20 April 2011 - 03:39 PM

dear nora,

welcome to the forum. you have a lot to deal with and i hope you find a bed so you can at least get a good night's sleep.


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hi fellow gimps! i'm a c 6/7 quad and have been injured since 1986. i was in a roll over hydroplane accident and it took hours for the paramedics to get me out of the car in the pouring rain. that definately wasn't my day. but alas life goes on!

#3 McTavish

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Posted 20 April 2011 - 03:47 PM

Welcome Nora, I second what Mellow says and I hope someone is able to help you.

#4 Steve M.

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Posted 21 April 2011 - 02:31 AM

I wish you the best Nora.

#5 Wicky

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Posted 05 January 2012 - 06:55 AM

hi, I might have what you need i have a hospital bed, it is electric but the only problem it has is something wont allow the head to go up, i know that motor works so it could be and easy fix, let me know what you think




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