Best hot & cold therapies according to redditors
We found 700 Reddit comments discussing the best hot & cold therapies. We ranked the 320 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 700 Reddit comments discussing the best hot & cold therapies. We ranked the 320 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Hi! I’m back!!
Although I thoroughly intend to write my birth story when I’m ready, I just finished my first piece since the baby arrived so in celebration, I’ll pair it with something useful.
I really appreciated posts like this while I was pregnant so here goes:
Things I didn’t know I needed:
(AKA things I have frantically ordered on amazon at or around 2am)
•Bottle Drying Rack This probably seems obvious, but when we didn’t get this from our showers we were like... idk why we can’t just use a towel??
•Safe way to cosleep My husband built a BEAUTIFUL Sidecar Crib, but it was attached on my side of the bed and it took 2.5 weeks for me to have healed enough to climb in bed around it safely with the baby. This way, I didn’t have to bend over to pick up baby or even spit up to check on/soothe him.
•Lactation Suppliment My lactation consultant approved. This one worked well in my breakfast tea.
•Better flanges My poor nipples were so sore and the flames that come with the Medela... well I’m not sure who they’re supposed to fit but not me. My doula practically ordered these for me. GAME CHANGER.
•Pumping bra I was cutting holes in sports bras. This is better.
•Nipple Shells Another kind reddittor sent me in the direction of this AMAZING INVENTION after I posted a photo of ice packs tied to my nipples with a burp cloth because I refused to wear a shirt my nipples hurt so bad. I will be purchasing these for EVERY PREGNANT WOMAN FOREVER. They keep your nipples dry, collect drips, apply counter pressure to keep your nipples shaped correctly for latching, and most importantly omg nothing touches the precious nips and you can wear a shirt!!
•Car mirror
Me: that seems extra, he’s in a car seat and safe why would I need a mirror??
Hormones; HAHAHAAHAHAHAHAH YOU FOOL
•Car adapter for my breast pump Cheaper than batteries
•Shade for his side of the car because anything that wakes up my sleeping baby is the devil. This one has a bonus that allowed me to roll the window down and it was HOT in the south
•Better suction for the breast pump Again- just better than whatever they send you
•My Breast Friend we got the boppy but this one saved my back
•Heating pad Turns out I’ll do ANYTHING to keep the baby asleep when I transfer him to his crib including preheat the darn thing (on low!) before I lay home down
•Stroller Caddy You’ll want somewhere to put your keys, phone, and coffee
•Baby K’tan An easier way for my husband to wear the baby.
•Leggings I had a pair of these before, and they are SO COMFORTABLE on my postpartum body that I bought 5 more in different colors!
•Extra pump parts for whichever pump you have
•A hands-up swaddle I found at Target
•Wine.
Anyway, hope this helps! Best of luck to all of you!
My favorite heating pad is this one, because you can override the auto shut off:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01KVYTV7M/ref=psdcmw_3763871_t3_B00474Z0Q4
Pure Enrichment PureRelief XL King Size Heating Pad (Turquoise Blue) - Fast-Heating Machine-Washable Pad - 6 Temperature Settings, Moist Heat Therapy Option, Auto Shut-Off and Storage Bag - 12" x 24"
If you're concerned for waste, I really enjoy clickheat
I use these for hiking. You boil them and then they be reused again. They last around 30ish minutes once they are clicked.
Mine:
1 SleepPhones wireless headphones is definitely the best single thing I've got since getting sick. Listening to audiobooks has been one of my main activities but I'd end up with my earbud wires wrapped around my neck. These I can sleep on in any position very comfortably and pull them down over my eyes when it's too bright. Must have.
2 on that note, an Audible subscription is also really good. You can gift books individually or a couple months of subscription time.
3 This heating pad is the best one I've found after much experimentation. Heats up really fast to a good temperature and is very flat flexible so you can wrap it around aching muscles.
4 This massage stick is also very nice for especially achy muscles that are hard to get into. It's really helped me break up some of my worst spots.
5 My wife bought and hung this hammock for me so I could get outside a little. Cheap, works well, and lets me see the sky a little again.
6 A kombucha brew kit has been pretty fun for me, doesn't take much effort for a good payoff, and supports healthy gut bacteria. There's not much more to it than making tea and mixing it in jars with fruit. Plus a lot of waiting around, but we're doing that anyway...
7 Finally, and this one is weird as a gift but it's still helped me a lot, is a subscription to Freshly. Freshly is a weekly food delivery service like Blue Apron or Hello Fresh, but they send you complete ready to heat meals instead of ingredients to cook with. Very high quality fresh food. I think of it as heating up really good leftovers. Been super helpful for me as cooking and doing dishes became too difficulty.
Stupid mobile won't let me edit the original post...
Product link.
Medline MDS148055 Deluxe Perineal Cold Packs with Adhesive, 4.5" x 14.25" (Pack of 24) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BLE60T4/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_E7Qgyb9FRNBH9
It’s a large, rubber-plastic ‘sack,’ which you fill with hot water. People use it to keep their beds warm, pillows warm, etc.
example
Get an electric one that plugs into the wall.
https://www.amazon.com/PureRelief-Fast-Heating-Technology-Temperature-Convenient/dp/B01KVYTV86?ref_=Oct_CABSellerC_3763871_0&pf_rd_p=9c10dda8-3f89-58ae-95ed-e9feb221f5a3&pf_rd_s=mobile-hybrid-6&pf_rd_t=30901&pf_rd_i=3763871&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=DAKDV458H277JKT27NMY&pf_rd_r=DAKDV458H277JKT27NMY&pf_rd_p=9c10dda8-3f89-58ae-95ed-e9feb221f5a3
These are good. 180watt. I have super old one that claims "40watts" but the damn thing will near burn you without the cover.. So I'd assume for the extra thickness this one has, plus the higher wattage it will balance out. I like mine super hot anyway too. Oh and it's got a 2 hour run timer.. So no need for falling asleep with it on for 5 hours waking up thankful your blanket didn't catch fire.
I have one of these. It's nice, but I do wish the ice pack parts were softer. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FGWLDR6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_taa_hE6sDb6CKVSSC
My GF has heating strip that can be warmed up in the microwave (something like this thing or this one, although a different brand/model). So I pop it in the microwave a couple minutes and she can the lay it on her tummy or wherever it is needed.
The heat from it lasts quite awhile and it has a really pleasant smell. I keep warming it up for her as needed. I also provide back rubs and foot rubs. Rubbing her lower back sometimes helps and the foot rubs just feel great and help her relax.
Something else to look at is what form of birth control you two are using. I mention this because the Tri-Sprintec my GF is taking really, really reduced her cramping and pain. Something to discuss with her OB/GYN and whatever Doctor is involved with this kidney stuff. It took about two months for her body to get used to this birth control, but after that things were much better. Still some pain and cramps, but it is no longer debilitating.
I’m the real OP. [Here’s a link to the exact one I ordered on Amazon that’s pictured!](Sunbeam 731-500 Heating Pad with Ultra Heat Technology https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00075M1T6?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf)
Not specifically, I use this, and will usually lay down with it on a pillow while I watch TV or something.... The cold compress doesn't work as well for me.
I got this rubber water heat pad instead of an electric warmer and it is strangely... adorable? https://www.amazon.com/Attmu-Classic-Rubber-Transparent-Bottle/dp/B00Q2A85K4
The sweater kills me. I am debating cutting arm and butt holes so my cat can wear it.
I remember back when the most important accessory was an external battery.
Hard to believe I used to be able to walk outside for 6 hours and never have any issues besides battery life.
Nowadays the most important accessory I have to carry with me is cold packs:
https://www.amazon.com/Reusable-Packs-Overheating-Relief-IceWraps/dp/B00ZVI485Y/
Someone made a thread here few days ago about their Pixel phone overheating too and what he did was bought these mini ice packs and placed them behind the phoe while using VR and each pack was usable for 30 minutes up to an hour. The thing is VR is still probably a bit too "Beta" product that in future updates these overheating issues wil be things of the past.
Link to ice packs: https://www.amazon.com/Reusable-Packs-Overheating-Relief-IceWraps/dp/B00ZVI485Y/
It's really all pretty simple. Keep them in a opaque rubbermaid tub. Cut a hole in the lid and hot glue a piece of screening to prevent escapes. You don't need any substrate - the roach frass will quickly accumulate and make a nice substrate. The nymphs actually tend to eat the frass, so you don't want to disturb or clean it too often. For heat, get a human heating pad. I use this one. Works like a charm. Put it under the tub on one side. Then you just need egg flats for them to hide/live in. You can order them online for cheap, or see if any restaurants have extras/left overs they are willing to give you. I got 70 flats for about $10. As for food, my opinion is that laying chicken feed is the best option. You can always throw in extra/old veggies and fruit as well - just don't give them anything that might be toxic to your reptiles. They do LOVE oranges though, and it puts them into sexual hyperdrive. For water, you can use water crystals. These absorb water, so there is no pool of water for the roaches to drown in.
My only other advice - let the colony do its thing for 4-6 months before you start regularly feeding out of it. They take that long to reach maturity, and if you fed out of the colony before then, it may collapse or not reach stable population of multiple sized roaches.
A camera case with a gel hand-warmer inside?
(Note: I've never used these hand-warmers and have no idea how hot they get. This suggestion may in fact be an incredibly bad idea, I have no idea what I'm doing, etc etc.)
I gritted my teeth and soldiered through it au naturel, I averaged 4-6 hours a night for the first 4 months or so. I felt like it was rebound everything--I had spent so long in a haze of pot, that suddenly there was so much to do--we can survive on 4-6 hours sleep a night for a few months. Hell, new parents do it, we new leaves can do it too!
What helped me: hot camomile tea and microwave neck wraps.
Amazon has great water bottles listed. Some even come with nice warm covers. I bought this for myself and extra for family and we all love it.
What I would do is get a plain old heating pad (something like this) and stick it under the tank (not in it!) so that the heat radiates up through the bottom. HOWEVER, don't have it extend the full length of the bottom of the tank -- maybe only half or a third. If the pad heats up more than it should, you don't want to overheat your hamster.
The ones made for pets tend to be gentler, so you could also try something like this.
For warmer bedding, you can try Kapok shell fluff (like this, but can also be bought at PetCo). It has shorter fibers than the cotton fluff that causes controversy, so is safer for your ham.
Also get a space heater and put your ham near it (but not too close, because you don't want to go overboard and overheat them).
my heating pad is a Sunbeam... same kind of heating pad you might use to soothe a pain in your back or shoulder.
This isn't the same model but it looks pretty much the same
Sorry, don't have a camera at the moment. If interest in this post persists I'll post a pic.
I can describe it i think... take a towel, fold it in half, then half again. place the heating pad on top of the towel. Roll the towel and heating pad up (like a cinnamon roll). Place the roll into a pot and allow it to unroll, leaving an open space in the center.
This is the glass cylinder jar I use.. the tallest in this pic. Place that in the center.
should I try to clarify more?
I experimented with water first, to make sure I could maintain the 110-120 degrees required. I use a probe thermometer to keep watch on the process.
Your doctor is right-- you will look different after the surgery. This is why it's critically important to find a surgeon that shares your aesthetic vision on what your nose should look like. Since my surgery I have never thought that I don't look like myself. In my case, my surgeon ensured I retained my some of the ethnicity in my new nose, and my mom says it looks like the nose I had when I was a kid.
If you feel comfortable pming photos of your face, I could try to speak on how a rhino would change your overall face and make suggestion. Before choosing my doctor, i spent entirely too much time researching rhinoplasty and facial
My surgery was 85% functional and 15% cosmetic---surgery was over four hours removing polyps and resetting breaks and fixing the septum. Recovering from my surgery was horrid, but made better with a few specific products. I tried a ton of different ice packs and stick by these
Also know these two important things
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Your situation sounds a lot like mine. My pain and fatigue has been diagnosed as fibro by a neurologists, 2 rheumatologists, and a pain management specialist, but I'm still not 100% convinced.
>Doc said since they can not find the issue, it must be Fibro.
This is the problem. My neurologist says that what we can fibromyalgia is probably multiple conditions that just aren't adequately understood yet. More mainstream doctors see fibro as a diagnosis by exclusion, where they rule out each of the more likely conditions and what's left must be fibro. This makes fibro something of a trashcan diagnosis. It also leads to the problem of when do you stop looking for alternative explanations?
In your case, consider seeing a neurologist. With a simple nerve conduction study/EMG, they can rule out a lot of insidious problems.
Maybe see a rheumatologist too. They can do a more complete workup based on blood tests, many of which can be rather obscure. There are, however, some rheumatologist who either don't believe fibromyalgia is real or simply won't treat it.
Also, be sure that the easy stuff isn't overlooked like Vitamins B-12, C, and D as well as iron/ferritin, testosterone, cortisol, and thyroid function. Get evaluated for sleep apnea and tested for Lyme disease too. All of these things can be done by your primary GP doc.
>Any advice on Pain relief
I'm far from an expert on this. It seems that most of us with fibro find some combination that works for each of us. The academics tell us that true opioids don't work for fibro, but there seem to be a lot of fibro folks who disagree. For me, the combination of Lyrica, tramadol (synthetic opioid), and Tylenol works ok, cutting the pain in half. Also, there are 2 versions of tramadol: the immediate release version that lasts 4-6 hours and the extended release that lasts 12 hours. For me, it helps to have the ER version for the baseline pain plus the IR version to deal with spikes. There is some science to support the effectiveness of tramadol to treat fibro and that Tylenol can potentiate the tramadol.
I try to keep a "fibro toolkit" with a few things that help a bit with the pain, but also put me in control. Maybe some of these could help you too:
First off- disclaimer - this is general advice, I am not giving you medical advice, I am not your doctor, I cannot diagnose or treat any conditions through the internet.
Chalazia once they become firm and not swollen or red are often resistant to treatment but they can be treated with hot compresses.
A hordeolum is a warm, swollen, tender meibomian gland and these respond better to treatment with compresses. They can sort of "burn out" and become a firm, nontender, chalazion.
> I'm almost always in public so it's kind of impossible to carry a facecloth around with me, soaking my eye all day.
It sounds like someone didn't explain how to do compresses to you. First off, if you're going to use a washcloth you need a FRESH, clean washcloth each time so hanging around to one washcloth all day is wrong right off the bat. Second, you don't need to soak your eye all day. You need about 10 minutes of continuous heat applied to your eyelids followed by massaging the oil glands and washing your eyelashes. This video explains the compresses and massage.. After you do this, take a clean washcloth with some baby shampoo and scrub your eyelashes clean then rinse well.
Blepharitis, hordeola, and chalazia are treated by doing that whole thing two or three times per day. Do it once when you wake up, once after work, once before bed. No need to carry anything around.
People think a washcloth is effective but really like the video shows this is most easily done by buying a hot compress eye mask like this thing from amazon. It's near impossible to keep a washcloth hot for 6 minutes. You end up having to rewarm it, your eyelids have cooled off by the time you rewarm it, and then you're back at square one and never get enough heat to the oil glands where it is needed.
These are caused by blocked meibomian oil glands. These glands sit right behind your eyelashes.
>I also am someone who wears makeup every. day. Do I REALLY have to give up wearing it?
If you are putting mascara and eyeliner on every day then yes, you should maybe give that up for a while. If you keep plugging up those glands every day while they're obviously inflamed you're going to get more of them.
> I can make a trip to my family doctor, optometrist or an ophthalmologist, but the healthcare where I live sucks and I probably wouldn't get in to see either for a month+.
I really hope you are seeing an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist at least yearly if you are wearing contacts!! Some of this post makes it seem like you've been wearing contacts this whole time but haven't had an eye doctor look at your eyes. That's worrisome and can be way, way more dangerous than a chalazion.
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Perineum Cold Packs
And finally, belly binders. There's a ton to choose from.
I finally couldn't take it anymore and they gave me Ajovy (the monthly injection) and I haven't had ONE migraine since. It's a miracle. Other than that, Aleve, the headache hat, and diet coke
these might work!
I get these and put 'em in the freezer to make sure it doesn't overheat... fits pretty well between the phone and the back plate: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZVI485Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Also, wipe finger and face oil off of phones and lenses. Battery should probably be at least 50% depending on amount of usage.
Yup, these are the ones I use. They work pretty well, you won't have any overheating problems. The downsides are added weight and initially before the phone warms up sometimes they cool the whole headset too much and the lenses fog up.
I use a $15 back warming pad (for treating back pain). Wrap your container with the pad, then with an outer blanket or cloth to keep the heat in. Before you try ferments, fill your container with just water and place a thermometer in for a few hours, then pick from the 3 settings (low/medium/high) that best suit the temperature you want.https://www.amazon.com/Sunbeam-UltraHeat-Technology-Heat-Settings-Washable/dp/B00075M1T6/ref=sr_1_13?keywords=back+warming+pad&qid=1571076268&sr=8-13
More advanced method (and an additional $15):Wire up an STC-1000 to precisely control the temperature (you can set any temp and it will turn any device you plug into it on or off to reach desired tempurature)https://www.amazon.com/KETOTEK-STC-1000-Temperature-Controller-Thermostat/dp/B073QQ2VP2/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=stc1000&qid=1571076448&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyWDRISFZCT1JaNENFJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODE4MjMxRUVCU1JCUUdOUUxFJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAwODM5MDYyOERaTUVRVUFBS1hFJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
It doesn't get too cold where I live, so layers usually works pretty well.
But when I go places that are colder in the winter I like to buy those hand warmers that hunters & whatnot use. Put in shoes&gloves=toasty.
I found this, too.
For anyone out there with back pain, I highly recommend getting a heating pad like this one. It's been a huge help the last few days. They should turn off automatically after about 45 minutes so you don't have them on all night. I rearrange them when I wake up depending on what's bothering me:
http://www.amazon.com/Sunbeam-732-500-King-Heating-UltraHeatTechnology/dp/B000FGDDI0/ref=sr_1_2_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1463760928&sr=1-2
The one I have is simular to the one you linked, but my mother in law made a nice fleece cover over it so it's even more comfy.
I use it pretty often, and I've had it for four years with no issues.
Sunbeam 732-500 King Size Heating Pad with UltraHeatTechnology https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FGDDI0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_C6JNyb3MBKM5P
This hot/cold buddy would greatly improve my life because I have tmj and it gives me headaches. Plus it would be great because womanly cramps suuucckkkk.
I got these pads for the first few days that are super heavy. I still have some left, I only needed such a heavy pad for the first week. After that I was able to use these regular sized ones. The wings are really helpful in getting everything to stay put, and also the longer ones are good for night-time when you may be moving more. You can also get these pad ice packs, they gave them to me at my hospital and I loved them, but you could also buy some more to have on hand.
I LOVE this:
Headache Hat - The Original Wearable Ice Pack for Migraine Headaches and Tension Relief - Regular Size https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FGWLDR6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ofzvDbVKE08M9
I tried to link it but it wouldn’t work so you’ll need to copy and paste that
Fellow migraineur, here! I agree with you. It’s not a competition and I make sure people around me are informed of what migraines actually are—NOT “just a headache.” We learn to live in spite of the pain, period.
I always had migraines and they got worse after I had a (hemorrhagic) stroke. Long story, but the short version is I had a brain aneurysm we didn’t know I had, until it ruptured and nearly killed me. I was in my mid 20s when I had a subarachnoid hemorrhage, a type of stroke, which is not the same as an ischemic stroke although either one is a seriously life threatening and life altering event! I am VERY blessed and grateful to be alive and function as well as I do. I know I seem “normal,” but oh is that so false!
I’ve had neuropsychological evaluations, so many diagnostic tests, medical bills and records to show just how real this invisible illness is. With that said, I don’t spend time or energy I don’t have to spend, trying to convince someone I’m in severe pain. It’s just not worth it! I totally understand the frustration, though.
I’ve had chronic migraines ever since my emergency brain surgery, and along with now having an acquired brain injury, I’ve had to make myself find a way to keep going! It’s very much do or die, and most days it feels like do even though I feel like I’m dying.
I’m seven and a half years out, next week, and I can say with 100% confidence, it’s very possible to look “normal” while you’re falling apart inside. You just find a way to keep moving.
One suggestion I learned from lurking this sub for over a year before I even joined Reddit, the headache hat!!! I’ve been on 13 medications (very much trial and error—felt like a science experiment sometimes) since February 2012, and thankfully Aimovig works well for me so far, but NOTHING has helped the way this has. I am down to three medications, two preventatives, one rescue.
Sometimes the headache hat by itself is just what I need to relax and relaxing allows me to reset my mind by not focusing so much on the pain.
It’s so difficult to relax when you’re in pain and are so tired of it, I know. The little things like this really do help! I even made sure my neurologist knew to please share this with other patients. It has been a huge help to me!
Link to the headache hat on amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Headache-Hat-Original-Wearable-Headaches/dp/B00FGWLDR6
And if anyone needs a way to keep a record of migraines, the MigraineBuddy app (learned about it in this sub too) is awesome!
https://migrainebuddy.com
Hope this can help someone else, too. I’m glad this sub exists because it validates so much and it helps to share stories and know you’re not alone.
Y’all take care!
https://www.amazon.com/Original-Headache-Hat-Wearable-Headaches/dp/B00FGWLDR6
We bought some old school hot water bottles like these and, for the kids, fill them up with the hottest water from the tap. I usually put them near baby’s feet, just so there’s some ambient warmth nearby. They retain heat really well and the little sweater sleeves prevent them from being too hot to the touch. You could even just put it in the bed before bedtime and take it out when you lay baby down. We have one for every bed in our house and sometimes my five year old falls asleep hugging his like a stuffed animal!
I’ve been seeing ads for new gel packs designed for breasts to keep them cool. But they’re super expensive. I would suggest a gel pack with some cloth backing that you can refrigerate/freeze to stay cool, and some baby powder to stop the rash if it happens. Lush also makes a powder to help with chafing (usually used for rubbing thighs) that might be helpful.
Gel Packs Link
I have a few tips:
I literally use ice packs, got the idea from a sub on VR. These guys were maxing their devices' capability with VR and within 30 minutes you could fry an egg on the bag of the phone. They suggested using reusable ice packs and so I got these. They only last about 30 minutes before losing effectiveness, as it gets warmer it will probably be worse. But they keep gym battles smooth as needed and for long sessions of transferring trash pokemon and items.
Correct.
Those are based on a chemical reaction to oxygen. Once immersed, no more heat.
Side note: Don't use them in a dry suit with Nitrox.
Something like THIS will work in a wetsuit.
These are wonderful! Lots of chocolate, maybe a hot cocoa mix?
This is the one I use!
I have this one for my lumbar issues, and its also fantastic on cramps. It vibrates!
I was going to ask if you've been checked for raynaud. It makes sense getting colder plus you need to try not to get horribly cold. I've heard Cuddle duds were good. Think thermal. I'm unsure about the sizes (they look small)but maybe thermal type would really help you. These look nice for plus sizes. In'voland Women's Plus Size Cotton Thermal Underwear Long Johns Set Solid Top & Bottom Fleece Lined,Champlain Blue,20W/3XL https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078NQMDH1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_cHoXBbRV0W9JY
For the bed a heating pad would also keep help if you get extremely cold. I'm sure you've got an electric blanket but when you just can't get warm. The new heating pads are amazing. I've got this one and it's amazing. While some feel the heat isn't as hot (you can't burn yourself) i feel it sinks in deeper due to the continual even heat. PureRelief XL – King Size Heating Pad with Fast-Heating Technology, 6 Temperature Settings, Convenient Storage Bag – Turquoise Blue (12" x 24") https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KVYTV7M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-IoXBbSVZYW8K the Big difference between different brands are settings and if it's stay on or auto off. There's also ones that are big squares.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01KVYTV7M?psc=1
I have two of these. The last two settings are TOO hot for me.
Also agree that seeing an MD would be wise!
I don’t know very much about the legal system, but it sounds like you have literal years of medical documentation of her refusing needed treatment. That really seems to me like she should be made to pay for all of your treatment now, as a bare minimum. Talking to a lawyer would be a really good idea, I bet you have some form of legal recourse here.
Also, I have chronic pain and I have a heat pad that I use for at least 4 hrs almost every day, and it has really improved my quality of life.
I upgraded to this huge fancy one a while ago, but there are many cheaper options!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01KVYTV86/ref=psdcmw_3763871_t1_B00474Z0Q4
Place the cage on top of a heating pad (set on LOW heat), the warmth will radiate up to warm the bedding. Make sure the cage has LOTS of bedding for them to burrow in for warmth. Put the heating pad under 1/2 of the cage, so that if it gets too warm they can move to the other side to cool down.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006IV4N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ad4QzbRRJ555C
I use a Sunbeam heating pad or similar.
That's exciting! Here is my item to help with my awful back pain/bodily aches
A whole new you
Something good that happened to me lately... I went swimming at a beach the other day!
I agree with the other comments that you should really work on getting the temperature up in your house in general.
Aside from that, I have heated pads that my cats love to sleep on. I've had them for over four years now and they're still working great! You just have to make sure you set them on low only, as the medium and high settings get too hot to handle for more than a few minutes at a time.
I started my colony with some dubias I bought off Craigslist for $5.
For breeding, I used the advice on this page. I feed high-calcium chicken feed, which can be gotten for very reasonable prices when you buy in bulk at your local farm store. I use this heating pad (I need the larger one because I have two bins). It appears this smaller one is the same only smaller (same as far as not having an auto shut off "feature").
I have this one or something very similar. I put it under my hamstrings/glutes or lower back or lay on my stomach with my quads (but not penis) on top of it. It helps relieve the tightness after a workout and helps the muscles relax... at least that's what it does for me. Your mileage may vary.
Got a cheap one off amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00075M1T6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
It's also water resistant, which is nice for kitchen use.
It's the same stuff that's in this sort of handwarmer (the re-usable types).
This is what I use for my shoulder, with a brace over it to keep it in place
An alternative that is much better than ziplocs of ice cubes is a ColPac. These are very flexible cold packs that can be wrapped very snugly around your knee, or whatever.
http://www.amazon.com/Chattnooga-Colpac-Cold-Therapy-Vinyl/dp/B000EAPNCQ/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1421120895&sr=8-6&keywords=cool+pack
Seriously though: Gerber Bear Grylls Folding Sheath Knife
Tore it on Thursday playing Badminton and because of my history on the left knee with the previous full ACL + MCL tear and the ruptured meniscus they just MRI'd it and gave me same day results on Friday. Definitely plan to take it slow and I'm familiar with the process, was just curious to see how real biking vs stationary had compared to people who had torn before (last time around I wasn't into cycling). This one already feels better than the last as it's only an ACL tear (I swear last time it felt like my knee was shifting in its socket every time I took a step). This surgeon did my left knee and it was in great shape a year later so I've got no worries there.
At 2 months in last time around I was back at around an hour+ on the stationery bike with a medium resistance. What really worked for me was to follow the PT schedule religiously. Seriously don't think I would have been nearly as far along if I hadn't. Also, at first I was just using ice in bags on the knee but later I switched to these:
http://www.amazon.com/Chattnooga-Colpac-Cold-Therapy-Vinyl/dp/B000EAPNCQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1367509710&sr=8-2&keywords=chattanooga+ice+packs
And then finally I got one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/Aircast-Cryo-System-Gravity-Cooler/dp/B003XX3G20/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1367509741&sr=1-1&keywords=knee+ice+machine
I can't even begin to describe how much having those helped me, even a couple of months post op (wish I had them sooner last time). Using them both together gave me much more relief than the regular ice packs. Thanks for the advice, and good luck on making a full recovery!
nope, if you do a sour mash it only takes a few extra days.
nice part about sours are that you don't have to worry too much about sterilizing the fruit. i usually just freeze them and then put them right into the secondary. bigger fruit i just chop up first and freeze them.
if you actually decide to do it this heat pad works great because it doesn't auto shut off and keeps a 6 gallon bucket at around 110-120 consistently - http://www.amazon.com/Sunbeam-732-500-King-Heating-UltraHeatTechnology/dp/B000FGDDI0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398275216&sr=8-1&keywords=heat+pad
The best thing you can do is find a rescue -- usually your local wildlife shelter will have a list of "squirrel fosters", who are private citizens who will take in squirrels to rehab.
In the meantime, there are two BIG issues: heat, hydration.
People immediately think "food", but they will die of dehydration much faster than starvation. If they fell from their mom's nest and haven't been rescued, they may have been without hydration for some time.
Go to your local grocery store. In the "baby" section they will have a product called "Pedialyte". Pedialyte is an electrolyte replacement for babies with diarhea, and it is excellent for rehydrating. Get the unflavored version. Warm it up(TEST the heat; do not give them accidentally boiled liquid), and feed it to them with a syringe, or a dropper if you can't get a syringe.
Try to give them some more hydration every hour to two hours, for the first several "feedings." Digestion is dehydrating -- giving them food immediately can be fatal.
They need to be kept in a warm place. A box with towels and a heating pad or hot water bottle underneath will do(I know this link won't help you right now, but this heating pad on Amazon is a lifesaver if you look after orphaned animals. It is the only heating pad I know off that doesn't FREAKING TURN ITSELF OFF as a safety measure. This has been indispensable for me, looking after kittens, as I need it to stay on a low setting constantly, to keep their body heat up). Don't place them directly on a heating pad or hot water bottle. Again, you're looking for WARM, not HOT. Always err on the side of slightly less warm than you would think. You'd be surprised how much a space warms up when you leave a pad under a couple of towels.
For food, once you have them hydrated, they will take puppy formula(Esbilac).
Honestly, just read this: Baby Squirrel Care.
Also, don't underestimate a good local vet. While most vets are not at all wildlife care experts, you'd be surprised what animal lovers will do to save a life. They may also have contacts for people who can help you.
The majority of people who rescue squirrels, possums and raccoons -- "nuisance" animals -- are not officials with the wildlife service, or officially sanctioned rehab centers. They are almost always private citizens who became backdoor experts because some infant animal landed on their doorstep and they had to work it out. Wildlife centers and vets often know these individuals, and will make use of them as a foster home, as the centers usually have their hands full dealing with endangered and higher priority animals.
Might I suggest those a pad heater that you place under your feet?
Since they're not actually supposed to heat a room, they don't use as much energy as a space heater, but they would help if placed under your feet. A lot of blood pumps through your legs.
if she's a practical woman, a heating pad might provide her some comfort.
Chocolate is never a wrong answer, unless she's allergic ... and even then ...
Compression socks are, I think, a good idea too. I seem to vaguely recall this tidbit, but I could be mistaken.
i would love to have one of these, especially because of my seasonal allergies and my horrible migraines from stress and tension headaches from a car accident. i love cats... so, i don't know if that would help. i also love anything pink.
FLAX
uhhh, also meow and congratulations on the etsy shop!!!
I've had an issue with eye dryness for quite a bit. My eyes don't produce enough tears to keep my eyes moist enough for my contacts to be comfortable and sharp and if I use re-wetting drops, its a few times an hour to keep them optimal.
I recently bought one of these to do warm eye compresses and hopefully I'll notice the changes soon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FHZNQE/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687462&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B004385RPS&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0XGBCXJ8792FGQ3XNJBR
Apparently by doing this daily, it helps your eye release the tears that are "hiding" in there
Ive been using these - http://www.amazon.com/Carex-Bed-Buddy-Cold-Pack/dp/B000KBNPQ0/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1458149041&sr=1-1&keywords=bed+buddy for years... they definitely make good cold packs as well as heat packs. Sadly I havent had success using them to support my neck, but that could simply be the way I sleep
I don't have endo, but I can empathize a little. My last period had me doubled up, crying all night, and wanting a lot of booze, chocolate and potato chips.
Not sure if you're on any medications, but have you tried red raspberry leaf tea? I found it really helps with the pains, although the taste is a bit like steamed artichoke. (Not fruity blank tea like they claim at all.) I found drinking a cup or two a day as soon as I knew I was getting ready to start reduced the cravings, bloat, discomfort, cravings and the gastro issues I get every month. (Last month was bad because I was out of tea and I started cramping at like.... 3 am. :( )
Also, my Bed Buddy is my friend that week.. Putting heat either on my hips or my lower back helps so much. I even take it to work with me.
Yoga helps take some of the monthly stress and ease my cramping. There's a few sites with recommended poses. I don't know if it helps with endo, but maybe?
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As far as your goal, remember that it's long term. Even if you have a little something sweet right now to tide you over, it's temporary and you will still be ahead overall. Just, don't beat yourself up or let yourself get defeated if you relax a little. And don't look at the scale this week. If you're like me, you retain 3-4 pounds of water and it's SOOO discouraging to see, even if you know it's there and why.
Hang in there.... you still got this!
Oh my goodness, yes! Boil hot water and cut up an inch of ginger root. Let the cut up root soak in the water for 5 mins and drink. I have cysts on my ovaries (ew TMI, sorry) so my cramps are often times so debilitating that I've wound up in the hospital on several occasions. I feel like I've got the dealing-with-horrible-cramps thing mostly down to a science.
Automatically take 3-4 Advil, right away. If you have one, heat up a rice heating pad in the microwave for 1-2 minutes (depending on how hot you can take it). Then make your tea as the rice is cooling down to an acceptable place-on-body temperature. Find a comfy place to rest and curl yourself into a fetal position with the rice pack on your uterus area, drink your tea slowly, and wait for the Advil to take hold. This usually makes a day of not being able to do shit because I'm in mind boggling pain from cramps turn into a simple half hour or hour of annoying pain, then I'm well on my way to productivity again.
Yes-I've asked my physical therapist this question. Icing is used for new soreness/injury (such as after yoga/working out, using a particular joint or muscle a lot). Heat is a little more unclear, but can be used prior to stretching to warm the area, or for an older sore area. Hope that helps. For the record, I use these kind of ice packs-http://www.amazon.com/Chattanooga-Therapy-Polyurethane-X-Large-Oversized/dp/B000QFZRNE/ref=sr_1_11_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1463267837&sr=8-11&keywords=ice+packs
They also make one specifically shaped for your neck.
I get flare-ups on my face and neck pretty regularly. It usually happens when I'm stressed or dehydrated or come in contact with something I'm really allergic to. There are definitely days when I feel so self-conscious about it that I don't want to leave the house.
For immediate relief, I use Colpacs. They make a really big one that stays cold for a long time. When I'm so itchy that I can't fall asleep, I pull it out of the freezer, wrap it in a thin towel, and lay on it.
To treat a flare-up, I use a strategy similar to morallyirresponsible. I dip a washcloth in ice water and lay it on the flared-up area. When the cloth gets warm, I dip it again to make it cold. After about an hour, my skin is usually calm enough for cortisone cream and moisturizer. It takes a couple days of diligent attention, but eventually it works. Maybe it would help you too?
I love a good ice pack.. It's what use, very cold but doesn't stay cold that long.
Maybe a wedge pillow?.
I waste most of my in-bed time either reading, watching tv/movies or playing Xbox. I don't have a good network to make Facebook worthwhile so I find it hinders more than helps. Best of luck to you both
I hired a running coach for training because I am more likely to succeed if held to it. So, I don't have documentation to share. However, here is a list of the exercises we did during "off days". You can type these into youtube and find numerous videos. (She even had me watch the videos when doing them on my own to ensure good form)
And here is a link to the ice packs I swear by
Also, if you have the budget for a luxury item, I'd strongly suggest these leg massage compression boots. The ones pro-athletes use cost like $1000 so to me these were a bargain. Or you can steal them from your grandma for some real cost-savings. After every run, I would ice and then slip on these boots. It really, really helps recovery until you start to build strength and feel less sore.
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https://www.amazon.com/Thermalon-24342-Dry-Eye-Compress/dp/B004385RPS/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=dry+eye+mask&qid=1568352742&sprefix=dry+eye&sr=8-4
Just a suggestion, but I've been using this product for years for my dry eyes.... It's reusable and you just pop it in the microwave for 20 seconds. Same exact thing but not a one time use like the starry eyes
Thermalon Dry Eye Compress https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004385RPS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_luz1DbBG0PP2M
You might get a little relief by getting your feet wet. If your feet get cold from cool water you'll feel a little cooler for a bit.
I could cool down enough to sleep if I dumped water on me and climbed into bed naked and wet (bed directly under fan.)
Get some electrolyte packets from the chemist and mix with cold water. It's good for health generally when sweating a lot but I'm tempted to think that improving the electrolyte balance might help promote better sweating.
I find refrigerating aloe vera gel and then drinking helps make your insides feeling cooler. You can even apply that to the skin instead of the prickly heat powder.
Keeping the neck cool is important (like the feet, the head/neck temp plays a role in determining how your body feels.) I see abroad they even have speciality neck coolers. (Here's one on Amazon.in) Reviews are mixed, but the point is...figure out some way to keep the neck cool.
I've also had a little bit of luck fooling myself with a good quality app that plays sound of rain or a thunderstorm. Like Rainy Mood or Thunderspace and headphones. Try to get lost in the sound of the rain.
Also don't forget your fan capacitor. Your fan might not be working at full speed. I used to be in an apartment with a fan whose capacitor would go bad every year. My electrician would put a new one in for like 300-400rs. Made a huge difference.
Not trying to advertise, but this is sort of what I meant. I got mine 2/$10 at Walgreens.
A damp towel over a fan will dry out in no time in this weather even indoors
What I did years ago when I didn't have AC in Uni was to freeze my wet towels and hang them infront of my fan
Also these stuff feel glorious http://www.amazon.com/Cold-Therapy-Cooling-Bandana-Scarf/dp/B004XX4XA8, just a damp towel around your neck can help cool your body temperature
So...I never been to Arizona & I just started riding this spring (winter/summer, stupid Smarch weather). But I was in Iraq and Kuwait. Obviously, I was not riding motorcycles over there. Instead, I was driving semis without air condition* all while wearing the uniform & helment & flack jacket & bullet proof vest*. All that gear in 110+ weather. It was miserable. The only thing we could do was DRINK WATER. And lots of it.Get a camelbak and just drink water.
Also, something like this is amazing! They can apparently be made easily, though I never made them, only had them in care packages :) A lot of blood pumps through your neck and keeping this cold thing on your neck helps keep that cold and thus you cold. Well, cold isn't the right word. Not hot is a better way to describe it.
And you will eventually become accustom to hot climate.
Seriously, who the hell pays $500 do REMOVE the A/C from a truck? The Army, that's who!
**Not Army issue. Someone in the platoon was a cop and got some sent over from his buddies back home.
edit: Realized that I am on my wife's account. This story told by /u/varikin
Medline Deluxe Perineal Cold Packs with Adhesive Strip, 4.5" x 14.25" (Pack of 24), postpartum, great for new moms https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BLE60T4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_CsQvDb3SMS433
These were a lifesaver for me!
To piggyback onto this, I saw these recommended on a previous thread. I purchased some for after my delivery- I don't know how well they work, yet, but the reviews are good!
I love my headache hat. It’s cubes so there are small patches without relief because it’s not one giant ice cube. It stays cold for probably 2-3 hours. I’m considering getting another so I’ll have more time with them. When that gets too warm though I’ll take some gel ice packs and tuck them under a stretchy bandana headband thing. That works well but the gel packs I have last 20 minutes tops
https://www.amazon.com/Original-Headache-Hat-Wearable-Headaches/dp/B00FGWLDR6/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1510561682&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=Headache%2Bhat&th=1
I also suffer from migraines and really struggled during treatment.
I found my migraines were at their worse at the beginning of new medication (estrogen, progesterone, gonadotropins... didn't matter, they all sucked), but lessened after the first week. Hopefully this will be the case for you, too. My RE said Sumatriptan (Imitrex) is safe to take during treatment and pregnancy if this is a medication that helps you. My PCP recommended daily magnesium supplements (400mg), which I do believe reduced the frequency of my migraines. I also bought a headache hat so I could at least be mobile during migraines. I loved it so much I bought a second.
Sorry you're going through this, but hope some of these suggestions help!
Thank you so much for responding!!! I really appreciate it! And I'm glad to hear that you did very well immediately after your surgery.
So, just to sum up:
And can I ask, if you don't mind, what are the headaches and cognitive stuff you dealt with that prevented you from going back to work? Do you feel the quality of your life has drastically suffered? If you were in this situation (a bit older, with children in their early 20s, very little family/social support), what long-term advice would you give to your kid?
This sucks. So fucking much. I’ll tell you that I know that list, except for Kratom.
The thing that dulls pain for me the most are benzodiazepines, barbiturates and the migraine hat. It wraps around and keeps your head on ice for an hour or so. I bought 4 and rotate them. Honestly, it’s such a relief compared to the many drugs we’ve taken.
Here is a link to the headache hat. . I hope it helps, if you try.
Sure I'm happy to answer! I'm sorry you got it so young. Also that you fought so hard to keep on performing- that must have been really baffling and upsetting. I was lucky in that I knew what I had almost immediately due to my dad having something similar. I think it's healthy that we're retaining muscle tone, but may be causing symptoms because of its metabolic needs. Though I always take CFS theories with a grain of salt, Dr. Myhill's work has corresponded the best with my own experience- you can see her writing on what she believes are the metabolic causes of CFS: http://www.drmyhill.co.uk/wiki/CFS_-_The_Central_Cause:_Mitochondrial_Failure
As for the diagnosis, it depends what you mean by official. My main MD agrees and has written down that I have it, but I don't have any special paperwork. I basically talked it out with my doctor. I was concerned I had it because I was very tired and had intense PEM, and my father has similar issues so I knew about it. My doctor ran many many tests for alternatives, all that I personally researched and requested, and they came back negative. Basic blood tests, sleep apnea, thyroid, lyme disease, STDs, hormones and later an MRI which ruled out Lupus and MS. I sort of diagnosed myself? My doctor was a General Practitioner, not a specialist. He is a very intelligent man, but he let me decide for myself and agreed with me that it was most likely I had CFS. I've done most of my own research and decided what action to take on my own, because very few MDs know much if anything about CFS. However, I have been believed for the most part. I think a Neurologist would be more trusted than an GP for an 'official' diagnosis, but there are so many symptoms and potential causes that I feel more comfortable with a GP.
Where do you live? I live the USA and getting disability is very challenging, usually relying on a very specific test.
I've had CFS for three years. I also had a brief spell six years ago that lasted 3 months. It started with what I believe was Mono (it showed up on a test that I had had it). However that ended. My current bout came after a very serious four month depressive episode (the 3rd in my life) but no physical illness.
I hope this helps! If you have any more questions feel free to ask. I haven't had any tests in a while, but will try a few just in case. I suddenly stopped being able to drink without feeling odd, so I'm going to get my liver checked, and also check for H.Pylori, a very common bacteria, because I've become more interested in the "2nd nervous system" located in the gut.
I really recommend ginger for nausea (ginger ale or ginger beer with real ginger is great, I also use pills and chews). It's the only thing that has actually helped me. I don't get headaches much, but I have this silly thing called a 'headache hat' and I love it.
https://www.amazon.com/Original-Headache-Hat-Wearable-Headaches/dp/B00FGWLDR6
Do you have shooting pains in the limbs or joint pain? I also have fibromyalgia and have some tips for you if you have it too. I've found colostrum (I take it in lactoferrin) helpful for muscle pain in general.
Same.... heres a link to a product i had my husband get me. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FGWLDR6/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1526306617&sr=8-3&keywords=headache+head+wrap
I think this in combo with tyenol and a dark room gets me thru. <3
Heating pad (or, if you’re old school, a hot water bottle).
Had intermediate and posterior Uveitis for a number of years, no cause found. Likely they don't see any involvement with your retina (posterior) or iris (anterior) so think the chance of damage is low, hence the "wait and see" response. Hopefully that's a good thing, just make sure you keep it monitored closely though. If it doesn't get better you need to do something.
I have it in both eyes, but much worse in my left, good ole Ocular Sinister. Luckily I've been quiet for the longest time since it started currently. But even when I was mildly flaring I would have occasional pain in my left eye. Got the same answer, "posterior/intermediate Uveitis isn't painful..." I think that is the standard answer, but have heard several others that have had pain. So I think it's possible.
I have found a small cold compress on the eye can help with my pain. Something like.
https://www.amazon.com/Round-Reusable-Packs-Cloth-Backing/dp/B00XM1JI48/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1549415952&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=round+cold+gel+pack
Never really had discharge or dry eye so can't help there.
Does remind of one of my more interesting visits to the eye hospital. Had a bad day and my eye was hurting bad. Got fed up and called my doctor and basically said, "I know you said that pain isn't part of this disease, but my eye is fucking killing me and I'm having a hard time getting anything done". They told me to come right in and explained that the one thing that can cause pain is Posterior Scleritis. Got there and was told that they need to do an ultrasound of my eye to see if I have this. Ultrasound lady starts the procedure to see if I have a boy or girl inside my bad eye. After a couple of minutes she steps out and grabs a doctor to look at it. Couple minutes later that doctor grabs another doctor. They all sit and stare at what this machine is showing and talking in hushed tones. Goes on for some time. I'm thinking this can't be good, what now. They won't tell me anything. Go back and see my main Doc. She says they found almost everything wrong with your eye we already knew about, but not the one thing that is supposed to cause pain. Sorry we don't know...
Luckily once they found the right drug to clear it up, the pain is almost non-existent.
Or just buy some of these gel packs.
Shared Solutions (Copaxone's Manufacturer's Organiztion) gave me some free Gel freezer packs. Kind of like these
I think this is what you want, posting link because there seems to be a language barrier or lost in translation
http://www.amazon.com/Reusable-Packs-Overheating-Relief-IceWraps/dp/B00ZVI485Y
Not the most elegant solution but it won't overheat
I have this one, though it's not the pretty plaid, and it was fairly cheap https://www.amazon.com/Sunbeam-Flexi-Soft-Massaging-Settings-Auto-Off/dp/B016WK51DW/ref=mp_s_a_1_17?keywords=sunbeam+heating+pad&amp;qid=1570413693&amp;sprefix=sunbeam+&amp;sr=8-17. It has a massage feature that I like. It is fairly small, and not flexible at all. I use it mostly for my tailbone, so I sit directly on it.
I also have this one, which was great for the shoulder pain after my excision surgery. https://www.amazon.com/Sunbeam-Contouring-Shoulder-Settings-Auto-Off/dp/B0753PSVY7/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?keywords=sunbeam%2Bheating%2Bpad&amp;qid=1570413859&amp;sprefix=sunbeam%2B&amp;sr=8-7&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1.
After surgery I had one going on my shoulder and one on my tail bone and it was great. I'll even be using the shoulder one during the upcoming cold winter months.
I second the shiatsu massager. I have one and I’ve gifted two others — they’re great.
A couple of other things I also own and enjoy are:
Thermos Stainless King 16 Ounce Food Jar with Folding Spoon, Stainless Steel
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DZQT01U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_89c-BbTN3WJ1Q
Pure Enrichment PureRelief XL King Size Heating Pad (Turquoise Blue) - Fast-Heating Machine-Washable Pad - 6 Temperature Settings, Moist Heat Therapy Option, Auto Shut-Off and Storage Bag - 12" x 24" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KVYTV7M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_B.c-Bb8MC1HX7
(I have an outlet behind my couch and just plug this in when I’m watching tv and it’s chilly)
I like the Pure Enrichment XL heating pad... They last the longest and heat the best of all the other ones I've tried. I literally buy 2 at a time just in case one burns out. Pure Enrichment PureRelief XL Heating Pad for Back Pain and Cramps - Fast-Heating, Ultra-Soft Heat Therapy with 6 Temperature Settings and Auto Shut-Off Feature - 12" x 24" (Charcoal Gray) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KVYTV86/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_Dk.TDbGCPGE5X
Good luck!
This is the mask I bought, but have seen the Bruder mask recommended here.
And the Retaine MGD is non-prescription and yep it’s the link you posted in another comment.
Is it one like this? Saw one on YouTube. Figured I would give it a go.
Link
These are pretty cool.
I used to get styles somewhat often. Two things really helped me. 1. Switching make up removers to waterproof miceller water and 2. This https://www.amazon.com/Bruder-Moist-Heat-Eye-Compress/dp/B01N303YPU compress my doctor gave me. You can buy them. But basically doing that right before bed for like 5 minutes helped a ton!
Get a heating pad for $10-15.
https://www.amazon.com/Sunbeam-756-500-Heating-Pad-UltraHeatTechnology/dp/B00006IV4N/
I'm not sure which one you saw. The couple I have just plug in and one has a temperature control knob on it. It doesn't give you a read-out of the actual temperature so I use a temperature gun to check the temperature when setting it up. You also don't have to limit yourself to reptile pads, basic heating pads without auto-shutoff will work. Something like this. I would probably search online until you can figure out what temperature ranges it will get to before you buy.
This one looks like the one that I have. It's pretty big and I usually keep it folded in half. I really only keep it on level 1 or 2 and maybe have a pillow on top to help hold the heat in and get a little more pressure, laying on it also works.
Heat pad: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006IV4N
Ive just been setting the fermenter on it, but taping it on the side would probably be better. No need to heat the yeast cake.
Similar to that design, just got my cat this one and it's really nice. Prior to the bed, he would lie on this heating pad.
I'm trying to combine the two right now. The cat cave has a thick, plushy cushion so the pad doesn't work under it, and the pad's kind of stiff so no good on top of it. I used safety pins to secure the heating pad cover across the inside top of it, which seems to be working well. It's like a cozy low-temp oven inside!
Cheap heating pad
Other idea is to fill a sock with rice and microwave.
But really, invest in one of these before shark week strikes again. Practically saved my life in high school before I got on birth control and could have a manageable period.
and you just let it sit? thats good news for me. i started off thinking you needed to heat it to decarb it, but that's not true. as i thought more about the commercial stuff, i thought they didnt heat it past 140F. i tried heating to 120F for 2 hours and it didnt really mix. i'm glad to hear that at a low temperature, over a long period, it does mix.
how did you keep it at 90F for that long? it would be really sweet if we came up with a method like
man, i really want to get an electric blanket and a temp probe that records. hook it up for a few days and see what temp it sits at.
edito: this might be all we need http://smile.amazon.com/Sunbeam-731-500-Heating-UltraHeat-Technology/dp/B00075M1T6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1408754388&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=heating+pad
side thought here, i think you could do the following:
actually, you could just do that just starting off with regular weed. only thing though is you might want to a rough filtering before the syringe filtering. you wouldn't need to do winterizing. those extra plant waxes wont be optimal, but i think it would just make your final concoction just a little less potent.
This is the one I use. You can use any one really, just make sure that it does NOT have the auto shut-off feature. A lot of them do, so you have to be careful when buying. Push button ones usually have auto shut-off and dial or slider switch ones usually don't.
https://www.amazon.com/Sunbeam-731-500-Heating-UltraHeat-Technology/dp/B00075M1T6/ref=cm_sw_em_r_cawdotod_rz58wb087954H_tt
I've had really good results with just a regular heating pad. I keep it under half of the bottom so the other side is more cool, and they can self regulate how warm they want to be
And I feed mine anything. Oranges are a really good food, I give mine any fruit scraps I may have. They also like regular granulated sugar, protein powder, and recently they've shown they like grape jelly on white bread
I have this one
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00075M1T6?psc=1&amp;ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title
The quality is meh but it is quite cheap. It is big though so it might not be good for your face.
I don't have any experience with it, but something like this might be better
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00012QEFM/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1541347741&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=moist+heating+pad+face&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=41JGTX5TRGL&amp;ref=plSrch
this works awesome, doesn't shut off on its own, is more powerful than any carboy heater I've seen and if you have a sore back and not fermenting it can help ya out
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00075M1T6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&amp;th=1
I've got mine hooked up to the heat side of the temp controller on my fermentation freezer and leave the heating pad set to medium
I'm a fan of jackets where they have an inside liner you can remove (Northface makes these, along with a number of other cheaper brands). The outer shells can usually be used during rainy weather and then when it gets cold you can add the liner. Makes it a dual purpose jacket. In general, I have a few different jackets that range in thickness/warmness because certain parts of the winter here are super manageable, while others (such as the time we were hit by the "Polar Vortex" last year) can be unbearable.
Also, not clothing, but my mom uses these during the really cold months, as she works outside sometimes: http://www.amazon.com/Comfort-Zone-Proheat-Reusable-Warmer/dp/B000C9DCG8 They're reusable, so they're a great investment to keep your extremities warm.
I feel like it's a bit too late at this point, but next time there's a harsh winter and you don't have a car heater, invest in some cheap reusable hand warmers. You can just boil them after each use and then the're ready to go for another ~30 minutes of really nice heat. Slip them in your mittens or gloves if you have to use your hands.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C9DCG8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
I got 2 of these, and they work very well. Used them back in my League of Legends Days.
There are sodium acetate hand warmers that are re-usable; they make them in all sizes. To recharge them, they get placed in hot water until the sodium acetate re-dissolves. To activate, there's a small clicker inside.
whole lot of effort to make a statement. some kid of d-grade sjw. bamf69 comments on posts that are crap, reposts, or breaking the rules. did he say anything that was incorrect? if he did please let me know what it was. if you really dont like what he does, you can always message the mods. im going off on a limb here, but since you've had your account banned before, I doubt you'd want to message them. also, since you call them "babies" (funny that coming from someone they banned. weird), you probably want nothing to do with them. so instead you make a new account (with a terrible name btw) just to call him out on doing nothing wrong. i think all of this can be summed up in one word: BUTTHURT
This is the exact one I got. I ordered it from Amazon and it works well! Sunbeam 732-500 King Size Heating Pad with UltraHeatTechnology https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FGDDI0/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_OKZiub0QSM32K
If you anticipate this to be a recurring problem, look into something like this. I have one. I regularly get bad cramps, and this thing is the only thing that gets me to sleep.
I use these , make sure you get the king size if you ferment in the cold. It worked for me when it got down to the negative 40s a few weeks ago. My veered ferment in my ages in a mini refrigerator
Something along these lines
Not the exact model, I'm sure, as we've had it for 15+ years and I just grabbed it from the closet. I have no idea of actual brand or model anymore.
You'll need a large plastic bin, egg crates or toilet paper/paper towel rolls for the roaches to cling to, and a heating pad that doesn't have auto shutoff (I buy mine through amazon, if you get one locally be aware that the ones without auto shutoff from this brand have a switch not a button). The heating pad is sort of optional--the roaches won't breed as quickly but they won't die without the heat if you can't find one. You'll also need a screened vent at the top for air exchange.
For the screen, I used hot glue and regular (vinyl?) window screening. If you don't have a hot glue gun a silicone adhesive would probably also work. If your bin is soft plastic, you can cut through the top with a razor knife. However, if your bin is a harder plastic like the sterilite gasket bins, you might want to use a rotary tool to prevent cracking.
If you're concerned about escapes, get a sterilite gasket bin, add a vaseline barrier around the top of the bin to prevent escapes, and use metal screening.
I also recommend a temperature/humidity meter like this one. You can get them really cheap on ebay if you don't mind the temp being in Celsius. You'll find a lot of this style at similar prices from Chinese vendors. If you get another one, double check to see if it includes the lithium battery before you buy it.
As for the roaches, I got my original colony cheap from eBay. You can also find them on Craigslist or the Allpet roach forum sometimes. Or if you're an Ovogram member people will offer small nymphs for free from time to time.
Sorry to hear. But dude, get a mattress heating pad - it was really cold here too last night, and this made a huge difference.
Also, post pics of cat.
Heating Pad ~$20
http://www.amazon.com/Sunbeam-732-500-King-Heating-UltraHeatTechnology/dp/B000FGDDI0/ref=sr_1_2?s=hpc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1452309250&amp;sr=1-2
Here is a heating pad I've actually used:
https://www.amazon.com/Sunbeam-732-500-King-Heating-UltraHeatTechnology/dp/B000FGDDI0/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1506267351&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=B000FGDDI0
I has 3 heating settings... when I put it on medium and wrap a towel around the cooking pot, my yogurt stays about 105 degrees F. Placing a cutting board under helps send heat to your fermentation vessel.
I use a heating pad and wrap it around the fermenter.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FGDDI0/
this one. my only gripe is there is no auto shutoff so if you sleep with it there’s always a risk you might get burned and it’s a bit dangerous I guess. Otherwise I love it.
Heating pad.
No worries, I know how topamax goes. Get some sleep and totally message me if you want tomorrow (either in this thread or a PM). I genuinely am worried about everyone on here and would love to help/be someone for you to talk to who can empathize. I truly think that being able to talk to someone who at least partially understands is really important.
I love freezy head things. My favorites are these black ones and I have this "helmet/hood" that I love sometimes. Depends on my mood (usually I just want the eyemask, but there have been times I've rocked both.
I keep 3-4 eyemasks around at a time so I can keep some cooling. They only stay cool ~20 minutes (I flip them over as they start to warm) so having a few cooling is good if I'm really bad and need to rotate. I find the hood stays cool longer (and that brand does make a normal eye mask that isn't bad, I just like the black ones better personally).
Sleep well!
I have what is called a Bed Buddy. I cannot STRESS how amazing this is! It's a soft, bean filled sack thing that heats up in the microwave. This has gotten me through every awful period I've ever had. You will not regret it. My friends even borrow it when they come over and happen to be on their p-rods.
I also have oversupply, while I have not had mastitis, I have had plenty of painful plugged ducts UNTIL I started using a microwave heat pack. I got this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KBNPQ0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_iRnxCbDY1KC7A which is a convient shape. I lay it across my chest right above my flanges. You must be very careful not to burn yourself. I heat mine in the microwave along with a mug of water to prevent burning and I always have a towel or folded burp cloth between my skin and the heat pack. It works like magic, at least it has for me.
http://www.amazon.com/Chattanooga-ColPac-Therapy-Polyurethane-Over-Size/dp/B000QFZRNE/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1457656774&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=large+ice+pack
sadly there is no velcro, but you can secure it with a hand wrap...every PT and AT i know uses these.
No not really. I honestly don't mind running on pavement. Its really my preference. I guess what would be best is doing toe raises like another user suggested to strengthen the muscles surrounding the shin. I have these ice packs that I bought to use after using the roller. Besides doing these 3 things I dont think much else can be done about shin splits along with just plain ol rest.
I had similar issue but its been about 4+ years & mine has improved a lot. I was on restasis & over the counter eye drops.
I highly recommend you use eye heat mask once a day & every morning when you take a shower... walk up to shower head and let your eye lids feel the force of warm/hot water. I do this for about minute each eye. It will massage the eye & improve your tears. It has become my routine because you take shower every morning anyways. This trick is similar to treatment called Lipoflow for dry eyes. This is from lot of research I have done on reddit & other online resources.
Also get Bilberry its natual for dry eyes.
https://www.amazon.com/Thermalon-24342-Dry-Eye-Compress/dp/B004385RPS/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1485872080&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=eye+mask+dry+eye
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00W84K9V6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
I didn’t have much success with Cliradex, but this compress has helped me immensely. I do it 1-2 times per day for about 10 minutes. Put in the microwave for 30 seconds and then lie down with it on. It opens up the glands so your eyes will be really blurry after - just put in eye drops after and you’ll be good to go
https://www.amazon.com/Thermalon-24342-Dry-Eye-Compress/dp/B004385RPS
Klim makes the ultimate hot weather helmet.
Also conditioning makes a big difference. Make sure you are well hydrated and eat plenty of salty food leading up to the ride.
I've used flexible ice packs on my back with a soft back belt to keep my core temp down. - https://www.amazon.com/JellyBeadz-Therapy-Cooling-Bandana-Scarf/dp/B004XX4XA8 - Keep these in ice cold water, throw one around your neck, and you will stay cooler longer. I ride in 100 degree temps in the woods here in Texas, and this is what I do. I can ride for 20 minutes or more before I really start to feel the heat. Without it, I can't even last 20 minutes in the heat.
Swamp cooler if you're in a hot dry region. They don't work as well in hot humid weather.
Roof vents.
Lots of open windows, mosquito netting if needed.
Shore power and a 110v air conditioner.
Cool neck wraps
Stay 🅱️ydrated.
It's not just a meme, you actually need to drink a ton of water.
Also, buy one of these guys, they're great
https://www.amazon.com/JellyBeadz-Brand-Cooling-Bandana-Therapy/dp/B004XX4XA8
you can use a bandana:
[MiraCool® Evaporative Cooling Bandana] (http://industrialsafetygear.com/hard-hats/940.html)
Edit:
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Well... this is apparently adhesive!
http://www.amazon.com/Medline-Industries-MDS148055-Perineal-Adhesive/dp/B00BLE60T4
;)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BLE60T4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Combination ice pack and absorbent sanitary pads.
Wearing a Headache Hat right now. I'm going to buy another one next month, and am also entertaining the idea of a third. I know you can buy extra ice squares, but I'm not going to want to take them out and put them back in when I have a migraine.
Official Page: https://theheadachehat.com/
Amazon Link
Thanks for sharing! I just received this ice pack strap thing that didn't work for me very well. I need it to sit right in the crook of my neck below my skull and it didn't do that.
I might try the migraine cap or The Original Headache Hat
Or this one: Elasto-Gel Cranial Cap Not sure why the guy's shirt is off, but I like that it also covers the neck.
Dunno which one is best, but there are a bunch of "migraine hats" available... Would let you "wear" your icepacks
I have The Headache Hat that my boyfriend refers to as, "The Turban of Pain." It's amazing and I don't know how I've lived with migraines for so long without it.
This is also in the realm of drugs, but more of a natural, or a controversial, remedy depending on how you look at it. I sniff tobacco, called "snuff" or what South American cultures call rapé (pronounced, ra-pAY). This is helpful when I get a headache near my eyes or in my sinus areas. It's completely stopped migraines from developing. I can answer some questions if you're curious about it.
I also use a mouth guard at night that I had made at my dentist. It helps protect the nerves in my teeth/face from getting irritated when I grind my teeth. I don't sleep without it.
Rocky Mountain Oil company has a Migraine Support blend that I've found works better than other essential oil companies/MLM's. You can either get the one linked there and dilute 20-30 drops of it with fractionated coconut oil in a glass roller bottle (make sure it has a metal roller - plastic will dilute in the oils), or purchase the roller they sell for $15.
I just bought a "headache hat" on Amazon that works really well for me. Basically a headband full of tiny ice packs. I just recently realized that cold/ice therapy works really well to curb my headaches. If you don't want to spend the 40$ just a ziplock bag with some ice cubes works pretty well too.
The Original Headache Hat Wearable Ice Pack for Migraine Headaches - Regular Size https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FGWLDR6/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apap_us2H4rlxP1m5f
Headache helmet!
https://www.amazon.com/Headache-Hat-Original-Wearable-Headaches/dp/B00FGWLDR6
Edit: removed stuff that had smells to them!
After having frequent migraine headaches for a while, I bought a couple of freezer-pack headbands.
One epiphany later, I found they also work great for staying cool in VR (not appearance-wise), but it's a bit more complicated to put the headset on-top of the headband.
Also, I find the added forehead support helps to take weight off of my dainty face.
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Here's a link to one I bought.
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The stitching is coming apart after almost two years (not bad), but there are a few others for sale.
Ibuprofen is typically more effective for cramps than acetaminophen, but you can also take both at the same time. Applying heat to your abdomen should help too. I use either a hot water bottle if I'm at home or heating pads if I'm out. The discharge is normal in my experience.
I put a 3x5 Gel Pack in the cover, doesn't solve it but extends my playtime for sure. I keep a couple in the fridge.
https://www.amazon.com/Reusable-Packs-Overheating-Relief-IceWraps/dp/B00ZVI485Y
This is what I did, and it worked fine:
http://www.patstarace.com/samsung-gear-vr-2015-retail-mod-for-note-4.html
Basically just gotta trim out the corners and make sure not to mess up those pegs. I used my dremel but you could probably use a hacksaw or something with patience.
The overheating...isn't good. But I bought some gel packs and they've worked wonders. I keep them in the refrigerator instead of the freezer because I'm afraid of condensation. My longest session so far has been 30-40 minutes with no overheating.
https://smile.amazon.com/Reusable-Packs-Overheating-Relief-IceWraps/dp/B00ZVI485Y/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1466731694&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=3+x+5+gel+pack
Check out the reviews, everyone is using these things. There's other mods you can do like adding a case fan but I really didn't want to go through all that.
Which phone are you using with the GearVR? The S7 series manage heat much better and I can easily watch a full length film without overheating. On my Note 4, I use a pair of pony-tail holders to hold one of these to the back of the phone (and run without the dust-cover).
For those of you that have GearVR on the S6, S6 Edge, S6 Edge+, or Note 4 and don't know:
http://www.amazon.com/Reusable-Packs-Overheating-Relief-IceWraps/dp/B00ZVI485Y/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=hpc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1457642683&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=3x5+gel+pack+reusable+hot+or+cold
Everyone buys these and they fit perfectly between the front cover and phone and keep it from getting too hot (which is a huge problem after 10 min)
http://www.amazon.com/Reusable-Packs-Overheating-Relief-IceWraps/dp/B00ZVI485Y/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1457739959&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=3x5+gel+packs
Yea some apps and games make the phone work pretty hard.
S6 Edge overheats all the time- but these help- https://www.amazon.com/Reusable-Packs-Overheating-Relief-IceWraps/dp/B00ZVI485Y
http://www.amazon.com/Reusable-Extra-Microwavable-Relief-IceWraps/dp/B00ZVI485Y#
Here's the link to the ones I use. They are perfection.
These are perfect..
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZVI485Y
Check out the reviews lol http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZVI485Y?psc=1&amp;redirect=true&amp;ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
Get something like this.
I've used these both frozen and room temperature. When frozen, I wrap a single paper towel around it in case of condensation. When they're at room temperature, they don't work as well, but still provide a sort of heat sink that wicks away heat from the phone instead of it being insulated.
>overheating completely ruins it
Text list of standard overheating solutions
Picture of ziploc bag solution (Note bag is between phone and faceplate. The phone is NOT inside the bag. Also, some people are using gelpacks instead of water.)
Picture of aluminum foil solution (Careful of sticky tape goo on your phone if you do this one)
Gearvr cooling fan solution
How to deliberately overheat your phone AKA what to not do
Ice Packs
Also, using external power (battery pack) is one of the biggest gains you'll get.
I love those!
These reusable heat packs are good for when you are not around a microwave or oven: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016OA5YK0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_g8Y5CbSRW10ED
The science: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zNRk7z7UCGQ
I use these re-usable heating pads you can actually get two uses out of each one per heating cycle - once after you boil them, and once after activating them with the disk.
I get vasospasms, and unfortunately heat is the only thing I've found that helps. I've heard some people can use meds, but my BP runs borderline low, so they won't give them to me.
My mom found reusable heat packs that I put in my bra.
https://www.amazon.com/Hot-Go-Reusable-Heat-Packs/dp/B016OA5YK0/ref=pd_lpo_121_bs_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=XYSQ9F3RD6RA60WWQ14F
If you look for "reusable hand warmers" you should find some, like these. On sciency sites like ThinkGeek, you might see them called exothermic crystallization warmers.
I like to use these reusable hot packs when I need some heat quickly. They hold heat pretty well. I haven't used them on a face, but I'd suspect that if they were wrapped in a microfiber washcloth, they'd feel pretty nice.
For travel and for falling asleep without worrying I’m going to set the house on fire, I love the little temporary ones I can boil and reuse. link
I haven’t found a great wrap yet, looking forward to reading the recommendations you receive!
Nope, German :)
We had them (wanted them, broke them, didn't get again) as kids all the time! Sure you must know them lol. This is what I'm talking about. In nicer shapes and colours obviously ;)
I packed a ton of granola bars, fruit snacks, lactation cookies, and goldfish crackers.
As for a heating pad, I got this one from Walgreens since it was on sale at the time. If you wanted to go a cheaper route you could fill a tube sock with rice and toss it in the microwave and use that.
This bad boy right here
https://www.amazon.com/PureRelief-Fast-Heating-Technology-Temperature-Convenient/dp/B01KVYTV86/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1511906710&amp;ref_=mp_s_a_1_2_s_it&amp;sr=1-2
I'll paint you the full picture. I setup everything beforehand so when i get back inside from lighting up im ready to go. I have a hot foot bath next to my bed, and i lay back on one of these heating pads, and use one of those massagers that kind of look like a dildo but whatever that i use. Right next to me are my munchies of choice for the evening (last night was Trader Joe's Mac and Cheese and Hot Cocoa flavored cereal). And add to this whatever nutty music i'm listening to with my Audiotechnica headphones. Bliss, my friend.
My absolute favorite is this oversized heating pad. It doesn’t get too hot to burn but hot enough to bring down the pain, and turns off after awhile. Full disclosure, I fall asleep with it on the highest setting all the time and have never gotten burned.
Pure Enrichment PureRelief XL Heating Pad for Back Pain and Cramps - Fast-Heating, Ultra-Soft Heat Therapy with 6 Temperature Settings and Auto Shut-Off Feature - 12" x 24" (Charcoal Gray) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KVYTV86/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_kHS1Db0KH64XH
Although, this is another one of my favorite options. For me, the heat from water is much more therapeutic (see my massive water bill for the several hot showers a day I take haha). But this is like an old fashioned rubber hot water bottle. A lot of them come with cute covers on them. You pour hot water in it and it literally lasts the night.
Hot Water Bottle with Knit Cover, UBEGOOD Rubber Transparent Hot Water Bag, Good for Pain Relief (2 Liters, Blue/Gray) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K6BMNPX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_FJS1DbKPR4BFD
Finally, I personally don’t like this because it is too tight on my belly, but some of my other friends with endo swear by using this at work. It might be more discrete in the workplace.
DOACT Waist Heating Pad for Back Pain, Heat Waist Belt Hot Compress Therapy for Menstrual Abdomen Cramps, Lower Back Pain Relief, 5V Electric Heating Pad for Women Men https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SR1JRHR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PKS1DbQTMM4CR
Just posting an anecdote for anyone else who stumbles on this thread:
I've had a bad dry eye situation developing in my left eye for a few months. It's most likely due to a chalazion or blocked duct that's caused some inflammation. The eyelid doesn't close properly so the eye dries out while I'm sleeping. The lump in the eyelid also puts some pressure on the eye. For a while, when I'd wake up it would feel like someone was ripping a piece of duct tape off my dry eyeball. It would burn and sting for an hour or so before I could properly function. I got it sort of under control by doing regular warm compresses and sleeping with a headband over my eyes in such a way that it put just enough pressure on the lid to help keep it closed tightly. I've also been using Systane gel or ointment overnight. I've gone back and forth between the headband and this hydrating sleep mask. With all that I was still having flare-ups a couple of times a week when I'd wake up. I found that a cold compress (damp washcloth with water as cold as possible) helps with the pain. My eye seems to put off a LOT of heat when it's irritated. Oh, I also take 1000mg of fish oil in the morning and another 1000mg right before bed.
Last week I had a really bad flare-up in the middle of the afternoon not anywhere close to when I'd been sleeping. The compress only helped a little bit. It was burning like fire and it felt like there was a gigantic splinter or something in my eye. It finally calmed down after an hour or so but it was low-level burning the rest of the day. The next day it started up again in the morning and took hours to get under control and continued to burn for most of the day. That's when I found this post.
I started the regimen described in the link on Friday morning and have been doing really well so far. I saw my cornea doctor this morning (I'd last seen him about three months ago when all of this started) and he said that most of the erosion is healed and that he's never seen such a drastic improvement before. My eye feels mostly better - I've been sleeping with the hydration mask on for the last few nights and I haven't had any flare-ups since I started TheraTears. I do feel like there's a slight burning from time to time, and every once in a while when I'm doing a compress I do feel the "foreign body sensation" a bit, but not as severely as I had before. My eyes still feel pretty dry when I wake up but as soon as I start the TheraTears regimen they feel more comfortable. I'm still doing compresses as close to 3x per day as I can, and still scrubbing my eyelids with baby shampoo every day as this hopefully will help prevent more duct clogging.
I'm cautiously optimistic. It does seem, right now, that TheraTears is as effective as OP says. I will also say that this is the most frequent eyedrop regimen I've ever embarked on/stuck with, so it could also just be that more regular lubrication is working wonders, regardless of the brand. I don't know, but I'm sticking with the TheraTears for now.
Here are a couple of other products I've been using:
Eye compress/mask. This is nice because you just put it on your head and don't have to sit there and hold it. Stays hot for about 8-10 minutes and pretty warm for another 10 or so after that. I heat this up for 23 seconds and listen to a podcast or something while it does its thing. Goal is 3x a day but I often can only manage 1 or 2.
USB heated eye mask. As many people have pointed out, this doesn't put out enough heat to be a substitute for other compresses, but I figure some heat is better than no heat, right? Sometimes I put this on at bedtime, set for 30 minutes. At some point later if I wake up after it shuts off, I switch to the hydration mask.
Systane overnight ointment. I put a blob of this in after the last TheraTears round for the day, right before sleep.
Genteel Severe Gel. I hit it with this any time it's feeling a little dry and/or fatigued, and I'm in between TheraTears rounds. I use this one if I can afford to have a blurry eye for a few minutes, but if I'm really busy I just go with regular Systane Complete drops.
If anyone is experiencing anything similar to what I've described, try this stuff. And with all of the treatments I've talked about (drops, compresses, lid scrubs), BE CONSISTENT. I know they are a pain in the ass and take up a lot of time but when I look at all the times things have gotten out of control with my eyes (I've had issues with chalazions for almost 20 years now) it's usually when I'm not being good about routines and hygiene.
Has she tried the Headache Hat?