Bob tells Bev that he spends a lot of time sitting his armchair in the corner of the room away from any of the things which make his pain worse. He describes this as being in a ‘protective bubble’ and feels isolated and restricted in his activities.
Bev is concerned about Bob and refers him to the doctor for her opinion on what is causing Bob’s symptoms and what the best management plan would be.
Bedroom
Duvet
Weight of duvet as he turns over in bed
Wardrobe
Rougher fabrics such as woollen jumpers
Window
Cold breeze if window open
Bathroom
Shower
Hot/cold running water on his skin
Towel
Movement of rough fabric against his skin
Kitchen
Fridge
Sudden cold air on his skin when he opens the fridge door
Cooker
Heat from hob and oven on his skin
Living room
Cat brushing past his legs
Fireplace
Heat radiating onto Bob’s skin
Page last reviewed: 02 Feb 2022
