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My Chronic Illness Essentials
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items If you're chronically ill like I am, you might struggle with daily living due to pain and fatigue. I've been ill for over a decade with Multiple Sclerosis and HEhlers-Danlos Syndrome. Here are some things that help me a bit with daily life.
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Chronic Illness Essentials
Chronic Illness Essentials
Having a chronic illness is bad enough as it is but finding things to help can be just as frustrating. These items have helped me manage daily living a bit better, they might help you depending on your condition(s).
This pillow has been a game changer for my constant back pain when sitting due to lesions on my spine. It doesn’t cure it obviously but it helps. The mat is great for laying on when I get muscle spasms.
Acupressure Yoga Mat Kuznetsov's Applicator Cushion ...
This is similar to the foldable table that I have. It means I can eat on the sofa or in bed if I need to and I can use my laptop as well. It saves a lot of back strain.
Laptop Desk, Laptop Bed Table With Foldable Legs & Cup ...
I spend a lot of time in bed and it can be hard to get up and make things for myself. So I keep some green tea, a bottle of water and a small kettle to have tea first thing.
0.5L Portable Electric Kettle, Stainless Steel
If you don't have space for a kettle, a thermos is also a great option. We have one (can't remember where we got it) and it stays hot all night.
61oz Blue Stainless Steel Insulated Coffee Airpot
It can be really difficult cooking when you're exhausted. I love rice cookers because they cook and keep rice warm without having to worry about cleaning multiple dishes/burning the saucepan. You're also pretty much guaranteed the same texture/fluffi...
Judge Rice Cooker - Specialty Appliance
This is similar to the cart that I have. It's really good if you need to keep things by your bed sometimes but want to avoid clutter or if you have sockets that would be hard to reach with other storage.
Multi-functional Kitchen Storage Shelf, Mobile Trolley, Floor ...
Another option for muscle aches, dancers and athletes use foam rollers a lot to help stiffness and pain.
Foam Rollers for Muscle Massage - Medium-Density Back ...
Electrolytes are very important especially if you're like me and sleep a lot of the day and can't eat a full diet. These are helpful on my bad days but obviously, they won't cure or do anything extra than help restore electrolyte balance.
Phizz Orange 3-in-1 Hydration, Electrolytes and Vitamins ...
If you live in cold/cloudy places, chances are you don't have enough vitamin D. I take the spray because it's just as effective as capsules and isn't as hard on the stomach. Make sure to check the amount and that any other supplements you're taking d...
BetterYou Vitamin D 3000 IU Daily Oral Spray 15ml
I can't see much of anything in a regular mirror without my glasses so I rely a lot on lighting and magnification, 10X is great and mirrors like these really help me do my makeup.
Flexible 10x Magnifying Vanity Mirror with Lights Touch ...