Smoking in bed device for disabled.... - Multiple Sclerosis Message Board

wenron · 07-04-2002, 01:35 AM

I know someone with MS who is looking for a safer smoking device that will hold the cigarette while in bed. If you know how to get this, please let me know.

Thank you.

F-Man · 07-04-2002, 05:56 PM

I hope you're joking

wenron · 07-06-2002, 12:43 PM

No, I am not joking. This is someone who has 3 caregivers and insists on smoking in bed. The risk of home burning down is great. But shaky hands while smoking in bed makes the risk even higher.

RedeemedHeart · 07-06-2002, 06:31 PM

I worked in a hospital in the 1980's when you could still smoke in your hospital room. I have seen patients with emphysema take their last breath with a cigarette in their hand. It was actually not that uncommon.
However, I doubt that there is any kind of device made by a medical company for smoking purposes since the most helpful thing both for this persons (and all others) health and safety would be to quit smoking.
You might be able to find something someone else in a similar situation has come up with on line.
Quitting smoking is very difficult but the rewards are enormous. Maybe with some encouragement this person will re-think this habit.
Blessings,
Kathy

F-Man · 07-07-2002, 10:08 AM

I can't imagine such a device exists. Can you imagine the law suits you would open yourself up to by selling a device that makes it easier for people to smoke in bed? It sounds like you are in a quandry. I can't imagine anyone doing something to encourage a friend to smoke in bed, but I guess you're saying the guy is going to do it, so you want to at least make it as safe as possible. There is no safe way to smoke, especially in bed. Having such a device might give him a false sense of security and actually increase the risk. I'd say you're better off trying to get him to stop smoking. I figure, MS is enough for your body to deal with, you don't need to self inflict even more health problems. Sorry to preach to you. I'm a former smoker myself.