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Chronic Illness Must Haves
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items Hi! My name is Amaya and I have had a chronic illness for over ten years and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) for over five years. These are all products that I have tried and highly recommend due to their durability, ease of use, and...
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Waterbottles
Mobility Aids
Shower Chair
Electrolytes
Cooling Devices
Health Monitors
Waterbottles
Here are my favorite waterbottles to stay hydrated!
I LOOOOOVE my Yeti tumbler with the magnetic closure! Not only does it keep my drink icy cool or hot, but it also serves as a wonderful fidget!
Reusable Water Bottles, Mugs & Jugs - YETI
My owala comes everywhere with me and I love how it has a straw and a spout for chugging! The colors are beautiful and it keeps my water cold all day!
Do More of What You Love | Owala®
Hydroflask waterbottles are a classic for a reason! They are perfect for hot summer days to keep your water icy cold!
Insulated & Stainless Steel Water Bottles - Hydro Flask
Mobility Aids
Mobility Aids are a must for me with my chronic illness and I have some tried and true favorites as well as some that I am saving up for!
Their mobility aids are seriously GORGEOUS and I am saving up to buy them right now! I want to cry tears of joy because of how beautiful their work is.
Neo-Walk
I got my second cane from walgreens and it has held up remarkably well! I love all the cute patterns they have and it was affordable!
Cane | Walgreens
I got my first mobility aid off of Amazon and got one that collapses so that I was able to fit it in my backpack when I didn't need it. It's been so handy and doesn't take up that much space!
Collapsible Cane
This has been so helpful to start using and has given me the freedom to do bigger things like go to Ikea or malls again!
Rolling Walkers / Walkers, Rollators & Accessories
Shower Chair
A shower chair was an absolute game changer for me and I got one that was pretty and fit with the aesthetic of my bathroom!
This bamboo shower chair has seriously changed my life and has given me back so much freedom that I was unable to have without one! I would highly recommend it for anyone!
Bamboo Shower Chair
Electrolytes
Electrolytes are a must have for me and my POTS and these are my go to brands!
Pedialyte isn’t just for babies! It’s great for when you’re sick, have a chronic illness, or hungover! It’s really a catchall and I would highly recommend it!
Pedialyte® - Hydrate and Feel Better Fast
Propel is my go to when I need something with a lower amount of electrolytes to have on a day to day basis! I love the strawberry kiwi and the berry flavor!
Propel Water
Liquid IV is my holy grail product that helps me SO stinking much when I am dehydrated or in need of electrolytes. If you’re looking for where to start, I would recommend the lemon lime!
Liquid I.V.
Cooling Devices
I get overheated soooo easily, so it's nice to have these products to cool off!
I have so many of these laying around because they are so perfect to keep on the back of your neck to make sure you don't get too hot!
Sukeen 4 Pack Cooling Towel, 40"x12"
A MUST for the hot days in the blazing sun! This helps me keep cool!
JISULIFE Portable Neck Fan, Hands Free
Getting a uv blocking umbrella was a game changer for me, especially for when I need to walk my dog in the sun!
Uv Umbrella
Health Monitors
These help me keep track of my vitals and send that info along to my care team!
My Oura ring has seriously been a game changer. It is so lightweight I barely even notice it's there and I have OCD, so that says a lot! It has been an absolute game changer for when it came time to take a serious look at my period cycle and sleep cy...
Oura Ring. Smart Ring for Fitness, Stress, Sleep & Health.
Getting one of these was one of the best ideas I have ever had. It helped me get vital information about my heartrate and blood oxygen levels when I am in the middle of a flare up and helped me manage my activity levels. Highly recommend for beginner...
Pulse Oximeter
My blood pressure cuff is an incredible way to keep track of my vitals and keep track in between appointments to make sure my blood pressure doesn't get too high for too low!
Blood Pressure Monitors
Continuous Glucose Monitor
Glucomart has the CUTEST overpatches and they are soft, flexible, and durable! I was so happy I found this brand and they didn't make my skin break out at all which is HUGE because I have very sensitive skin.
Glucomart
Tegaderm is what I use when I am going to the beach or the pool to make sure that my overpatch doesn't fall off! Glucomart's patches are waterproof, I just use Tegaderm when I want something a bit sturdier!
3M™ Tegaderm™ Transparent Film Dressing Frame Style
I use these before I put on my new cgm and after I take one off to make sure everything stays sanitary and clean!
Alcohol Wipes
First Aid
These bandaids are the first that I found that don't irritate my skin the way other bandaids do! They are so soft and flexible and as a bonus, they are adorable and they come in a cute tin that can be reused afterwards.
Bandages - Welly
Nexcare bandaids are the other brand that I go to for all my bandaid needs because this brand is also excellent for my sensitive skin!
Nexcare™ Tegaderm™ Transparent Dressing | 3M United States
This antiseptic foam is a game changer and has truly changed my life and how I go about wound care. I use this on a weekly basis and as a bonus, it doesn't sting!
BAND-AID ® Brand Antiseptic Cleansing Liquid Kids Foam
Compression Garments
Compression socks were the first thing that I bought as far as compression garments go. It helped my legs circulate blood better and made my feet warmer too due to them actually circulating blood correctly hehe. These are also great for long days of ...
Compression Socks for All-Day Comfort, Energy & Swelling
My knee compression garments were a game changer and help for the days when I need a bit of support, but not the full support that a larger brace would provide.
Knee Compression Sleeve for Men & Women
These gloves were game changers because my hand pain was preventing me from many daily activities. Once I had these gloves, I was able to do so much because the blood was then able to flow through my hands correctly!
Fingerless Arthritis Pain Relief Gloves
I have had a lot of ankle trouble throughout my life, but these compression sleeves were a game changer and drastically changed how long I was able to stand!
Ankle Supports - CEP Compression