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Chronic Pain Must Haves for Some Relief
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items I was diagnosed with Junior Rheumatoid Arthritis at a year old, now since having children I also have degenerating disc disease and migraines. These are all the things I use to help relieve pain without steroids and strong medication, especially sinc...
Heat is so soothing to me when I have a flare up. I usually follow it up with an ice pack then.
Heating Pads - CVS Pharmacy
I use my neck wrap almost daily. I often wake up with tension in my neck or shoulders and hearing this up to wear helps relax things, you can even get ones with essential oils so when you heat it up you smell the therapeutic effects of lavender or pe...
Rice Neck Wrap - Etsy
This is what they recommended to me for pain relief at the ER when I couldn’t have anything medications due to breastfeeding. It definitely helped.
Lidocaine 4% Pain Relieving Gel Patch - 6ct - Up&up - Target
Just roll it in your sore muscles or joints and you can feel the tingling of it starting to work and of course it’s a natural option!
Deep Relief™ Roll-On | Young Living Essential Oils
This was a learning curve and I personally haven’t used it too many times, but I have heard amazing results with this to block the nerve pain. I have it on hand just in case!
Pain Relief Devices - Tens Unit - CVS
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When my knee flares up with inflammation this is my best friend even for just walking around the house. It minimizes the pressure making it easier to get around with less pain.
Knee Support
Whenever I have a moment to sit and relax it’s right where my massager is, provides almost instant relief in my problem areas.
Shiatsu Neck Massager - Target
After having my first baby was the first time I had a flare up of plantar fasciitis and something about this gel was so relieving.
CVS Health Plantar Fasciitis Gel Arch Sleeve, 1 CT
This heel wrap was quite literally the only way I could walk on my foot when it was flaring up with plantar fasciitis
Heel Wrap - Target
The gel ice pack is my favorite, it’s gentle and doesn’t get too cold and easily meshes to your back or whatever area you need it for.
Back : Ice Packs & Heating Pads - Target
I have accumulated quite the stash of muscle relief balms and pain relief salves
Muscle Relief Balm - Etsy
This is strong, but works!
Level 5 Pain Relief Ointment - Pine Street Clinic
My new best friend when it comes to migraines, it massages the area around your eyes that get so sore during a headache plus warmth if you want and it’s so relaxing and relieving it makes me fall asleep!
Eye Massager – RENPHO US
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We are on our feet all day and they carry so much of our stress and tension. Nothing better than a foot massage right in your own home.
Foot Massagers : Foot Care
These bath flakes are so neat, like little crystals. Magnesium is essential for your cells and healing and they absorb right into your skin even better than taking a pill form.
Amazon.com: Ancient Minerals Magnesium Bath Flakes
My favorite baths are when I add some Epsom salt! I can definitely tell a difference too I go in stiff and sore and get out feeling relaxed.
Dr Teals Epsom Salt - Target
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I am NOT quick to jump to medication but depending on the level of pain during an initial flare up or if I need to go somewhere and can’t use all my other pain relief options, then I have found this dual action really works better than taking one or ...
Dual Action Tylenol - Target
I maybe eat seafood once or twice a year and my rheumatologist advised fish oil due to its anti inflammatory benefits. So I’ve been taking it on and off ever since.
Fish Oil & Omegas
Something about the hot and cold sensations is so relieving to sore muscles and joints. You definitely want these on hand!
Icy Hot - Target