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Chronic Illness Favorites for Pain and Fatigue
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items Here we list our favorite products for people with chronic illness. We use these products for pain management and to help rest and relax.
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Pain management
Resting and Comfort
Pain management
A heated blanket is a must, especially if you deal with lots of muscle pain or temperature regulation issues. This one is a favorite because of its button being at the top part, easy to reach when you lay down, not depending on where the electrical o...
Brookstone Electric Heated Plush Throw Blanket, 50x60, Blue
I use this daily, even in summer. It sits really well on your shoulder, puts light pressure due to it being weighted, and then gets the heat to the muscles. So helpful for painful neck and shoulders, and especially helpful if you are like me and alwa...
iDOO Graphene Heating Pad for Neck & Back
I love the Magic bag. It heats fast in the microwave and then you have the freedom to walk around with it. It provides a heating effect and some pressure due to the weight of the filling for pain relief and relaxation.
The Original Magic Bag® Neck-to-Back Heating
I use spikey balls for myofscial release of muscles in in my neck and shoulder. Not sure why causing more pain in one spot can reduce it in another, but it does help provide some relief from headaches.
VORNNEX 2-Pack Spiky Massage Balls
I use this ball for myofascial release of tense muscles in the foot. It is the perfect size for that purpose.
Due North Foot Rubz Massage Ball Roller
Another one for myofascial release, this one is great for larger areas, such as diafragm, back, or legs.
Pro-Tec Athletics Orb Massage Balls - Deep Tissue
My favorite magnesium cream to put on tense muscles. It has a bit of a lavender smell and there is also arnica for pain relied.
Epsomgel™ | Natural Epsom Salt with Arnica Montana
When you are able to take a bath, adding this epsom salt is super helpful for muscle pain and relaxation. This one is with lavender smell for added relaxation.
Advanced Dr. Teals Lavendar Scented Epsom Salt
When medication is needed, this voltaren gel can be really helpful with painful muscles or joints.
Voltaren Diclofenac Sodium Topical Arthritis Pain Relief Gel Tube
While my pain responds best to heating, some headaches really benefit from some cold exposure. This cap is great for that, it did not have a smell (which I often saw commented for various other options). The downside is that it warms up relatively fa...
ComfiTECH Head Ice Pack Cold Gel Wrap
Resting and Comfort
Loop earplugs are reusable and a great tool if you want to dampen sounds overall, but still be able to hear what others are saying. They have a couple of options in terms of how much sound is being blocked.
Loop Earplugs
These are great noise canceling headphones with various levels you can set for the noise canceling. I use it with the most canceling and it nicely zones out most sounds around you. For this reason, you can also get away with a lower volume of whateve...
Shop QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Headphones
Best foam earplugs that don't hurt my ears. While I hate the marketing 'sleep pretty', I have tested many foam earplugs and these were the only ones that did not cause pain in my ear (very soft) and formed a perfect sound blocking effect.
HEAROS Sleep Pretty in Pink Silky Soft Foam Earplugs for ...
A weighted blanket has helped my sleep so much, it has a very calming effect. I do like a bit of pressure even when in pain, and these offer that exactly.
Sivio Queen Size Fleece Weighted Blanket
This weighted eye mask helps block out light and has a calming effect due to the light weight pressure it puts on your eyes.
Facemoon Weighted 3D Blackout Eye Mask
This pillow is a great comfort increaser and can be used in multiple ways. As someone who often has to change her posture when sitting or laying down, this pillow offers quite some flexibility. It is helpful for sitting up a bit for reading, gaming, ...
INSEN Reading Pillow