Sherizi, a bedrail? I havent heard of that. Is it like a bar you put on the wall (such like you see in the bathrooms to help elders hold on) to hold on to. Are you having a problem getting your self pulled up or once up getting out of the bed?

Christysms

Chrstysms, the bedrail is a device that you use to help you be able to pull yourself up when you are in bed. It sets up against the bed, and has an arm that pivots so you can hold onto it to steady yourself as you rise up. It is actually called an Mobility Bedrail. So, no, not on the wall. Although, be careful when you say "elders", ha ha...as I am not "that old" but, my ms tends to lead me to have to use things like the rails and bars! And, yes...I do have trouble rising out of bed sometimes, and I have issues with my balance, so the bedrail may help. I hope!

I had a bed rail I purchased through Ebay,but I never used it. My bed sits so high off the ground that I was afraid to use it. I have a plastic rubbermaid step stool that I use to get into bed now. Such a pain.

Here is a site with a lot of different types of bed rails to aid you:

http://www.vitalitymedical.com/bed-assist-rail.html

Hi

It's a wonderful idea. I have something similar next to my bed and I grab and pull myself up, plus it keeps me from rolling off the bed.

I would highly recommend it.

Alma

I may need to think of looking into this....my bed is so big( had it made) that I am getting tired of rolling over so far to the edge , to just get out.Some rnornings it is a hassle. I have a bad habit of sleeping right in middle.

My State has a Trading Post and it listed a hospital bed. I bought it cheap ($100) and it included a bed rail and an electric level for up and down. I had to buy a new top mattress because the bed had been stored in a basement and smelled moldy so I cleaned it up and buy a new foam mattress for the top.

I bought for my recuperation since I am getting a shoulder rebuilt. I put the bed rail up on the side of my good shoulder so I can grab to get up. That way I have something to grab onto. There is also a lever to raise the bed up and down so you don't need a step to get up and down. If you can get a rail, take it because they will come in handy. I hope that I won't be using the bed except just for the recuperation. But it will always be there for when I need it.

I found it through the Trading Post through the MS Society. The guy said that he also had it listed on Craigslist.org. It was listed for over $400 but he said he would take $100 because he wanted to get rid of it. It was for his grandparents and it wasn't needed any more. Anyway, I recommend it if you need it. Another thing you could do, is do core exercises to help you get out of bed on your own. But if you have an injury it will really help like for me.

I have also seen those things that you put under your regular mattress that comes up and is like a rail to grab onto. That would do the same thing.

Hmmm, interesting Idea because once I get up sometimes, I'm off balance a few minutes and need to hold onto something(Usually just put my airplanes wings out(arms) but I have a treadmill that I'm unable to use at the moment that I hold to until steady. It will leave my bedroom this week-- then what will I grab onto... this rail idea is good idea but might be in my way as I have phone chargers, computer charges beside my bed.. And it would have to be a cute rail.. (of course, haha) Maybe David could build me something rustic and steady to match my decor.. if not, I'll def check out the sites mentioned. Thanks for sharing as I've wondered what will happen when the treadmill leaves--