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Chronic but Iconic—Must Haves for Chronic Illness Baddies
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By
Ashley Robinson
Things toEssentials, treats, and indulgences to make life with a chronic illness easier. You got this, honey.
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For the IBS girlies.
For the muscles and joints
Plan for the worst, hope for the best.
Be kind to yourself.
For the IBS girlies.
Keep them in your bag for bad days. They’re delicious and help you rehydrate after sick tummy days.
Waterboy Hydration Sports Drink Trial Pack - 0.91oz/5ct
Even your gut can be minty fresh. Seriously, a daily routine. My GI doc recommended these and they healed my gut in a few days.
IBgard products at Target
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Essential to round out the tummy trinity. They’re great for replacing gut bacteria that’s lost when you’re sick.
Align products at Target
Absolute game changer for bad tummy days. This works better than Imodium and Pepto. Buy three!
Banatrol® Natural Anti-Diarrheal with Prebiotics, Relief from Chronic Diarrhea, IBS, Recurring Diarrhea, Clinically Supported Medical Food, Non-Constipating, 28 Servings (Banana)
For the muscles and joints
It’s an investment in your joy. Don’t let the price scare you. It’s truly the best remedy for tight muscles.
Theragun Prime Plus
So helpful for sore muscles. It’s better than Tylenol or ibuprofen because it’s targeted pain relief.
Voltaren products at Target
Trust me. Your joins will thank you. Keep them in the freezer. They’re delicious offer compression and ice.
Comfytemp 2PCS Ankle Ice Pack Wrap for Injuries, Swelling, Arthritis, Reusable Hot Cold Packs for Ankles Foot
Go ahead. Jiggle your wiggle. It’s toning and relaxing.
MERACH Vibrating Plate Muscle Toner, Whole Body Exercise Machine with Remote Control - Walmart.com
Plan for the worst, hope for the best.
Meal prep to plan for hard days. These are great because you can safely microwave after meal prepping.
Glass Food Storage Containers - Target
You can thank me later. Keep it in the freezer. It’s just snug enough to offer gentle compression.
Headache Ice Pack
For couch days. It’s not too hot either. It helps for both anxiety and sore muscles.
Weighted Blankets
When you need a little help catching sleep, and it smells yummy.
Perfect Night's Sleep Magnesium Body Butter - NEOM Wellbeing
Perfect for mornings after sleep just didn’t happen.
Faded Under Eye Brightening & Clearing Eye Masks
Be kind to yourself.
Sometimes you just have to be kind to your skin. They’re also easily packable for trips.
Lotion Bars
You gotta love yourself from head to toe. Put them on after the magnesium lotion. Total game changer.
Aloe Infused Socks | Aloe Vera & Comfortable Designs
Sometimes you just have to indulge, and you don’t have to go all the way to Dubai for this treat!
Lindt products at Target
Good nights equal good days. These are the softest jammies I’ve ever worn and they hold up after washing.
Piped Crop Pajama Pants
Hydrate, loves. Remember you’re basically a high maintenance house plant. This is the good one with the option for sipping or straw. It doesn’t leak!
FreeSip® Water Bottle
Love your skin with this fragrance free moisturizer. It’s non greasy and it won’t clog pores.
Ultra Repair® Cream Intense Hydration – Face and Body Moisturizer for Skin Repair
