1. Community
  2. Operations and surgical procedures
  3. Hip Replacement

Electric pillow raisers

Posted , 6 users are following.

sarah22500
sarah22500

I have been trying without success to hire a Riser recliner from social services due to bad lower back issues but they are too expensive and not many around. However my O T visited today and told me she could probably get me an electric pillow raiser. I was so shocked at the price of them - £350 - and I’m wondering if anyone has tried using one of these when back sleeping. I can’t forbthe life of me ever get comfortable in bed even when propped up. My lower back/buttocks are so painful. But she seemed to think this type of pillow would help. I have said yes to having one but anyone tried them? 

0 likes, 7 replies

7 Replies

  • ptolemy
    ptolemy sarah22500

    Posted

    I would definitely try it first, can you do this, as they are not cheap. You should be able to get VAT relief which would reduce the cost a bit.
    • sarah22500
      sarah22500 ptolemy

      Posted

      Social Care are providing it. They don’t have the sort of budget for riser recliners, unless your mobility is severely  restricted,  as they’re twice the price of Argos etc. 
    • ptolemy
      ptolemy sarah22500

      Posted

      In that case just go for it. The worst that can happen is that it does not work and you can send it back.
  • michael11283
    michael11283 sarah22500

    Posted

    Sarah

    Have you tried looking on eBay for a second hand chair? Mine cost £60 and works fine. I thought I'd resell it after a few months but my wife likes it so I think we are going to keep it.

    I just looked on Ebay and there are a few at that sort of price. Just make sure it's a riser-recliner if that is what you want as some just recline.

    Mike

     

    • sarah22500
      sarah22500 michael11283

      Posted

      I will have a look but delivery is often expensive if second hand. Thanks anyway Michael
    • michael11283
      michael11283 sarah22500

      Posted

      Sarah

      I've got a trailer and it was only a few miles away so I went and collected it. But you're right transport could cost as much as the chair!

      Mike

  • kaura
    kaura sarah22500

    Posted

    Have you tried to look for a second-hand recliner? - I found one on Kijiji (do you have that in the UK?) the cost around $1300 here in Canada and I found one for $175, It can actually get me to a nearly standing position, very comfortable
Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.