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Autoimmune Self Care Necessities
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items A comprehensive list of products that make my life easier while living with multiple autoimmune conditions.
Sections
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Comfort
Pain Relief
Daily living
Self Care
Comfort
Love a portable infrared sauna for myself. Infrared light is very healing. As always, check with your Dr before use because some conditions don't do well with this.
Portable Infrared Sauna
I CANNOT function without my weighted heated blanket. I have multiple autoimmune conditions and fur my Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis this comforts my joint and muscle pain, while also helping my anxiety from the weight. 10/10 highly recommend!
Heated Weighted Blanket
My lips are literally always chapped or sore. Burts Bees is my go to brand for lip care when this happens!
Burt's Bees : Lip Balms & Treatments
This mattress is absolutely wonderful. Not too hard or soft!
HONEST Opinion: Daughter's New Mattress
Pain Relief
I can't take nsaids by mouth because of previous surgery, but this works SO WELL on my hips and ankles. When I can't handle the pain, this is a relief!
Voltaren products at Target
I get chronic headaches and this is a GAME CHANGER. I love the slight pressure and the cold that just encompasses my whole head. This fights through a wicked headache and makes me feel so much better.
Headache Hat
If your condition causes dry eye which is so annoying and sometimes painful, I like these. They are very refreshing and priced well!
Artificial Tears Eye Drops for Dry Eyes | Lubricating Drops
I LOVE Therabreath dry Mouth products. They work so well! I love the mouthwash and the lozenges. Both excellent products to have on hand.
TheraBreath Dry Mouth Mint Lozenges - 100ct
Daily living
My New Balances are the absolute best for comforting my joints. I love, love, love them.
Women's Shoes & Sneakers – Athletic & Casual
It is so important to not only stay hydrated, but to make sure you are getting a good amount of electrolytes. Liquid IV always pulls me through a slump and I feel so much better having it.
Liquid Iv
I LOVE my hydroflask, and so does my daughter! It literally keeps ice cold for over 24 hours. I use it all the time to stay hydrated!
Hydro Flask Water Bottles - Sports & Outdoor
It's so important for those of us not moving to do preventative care, and compression socks are an excellent tool for inflammation and swelling!
Amazon.com: Compression Socks
Make sure to work with your doctor for supportive care if you need it! I always use a hand/wrist brace while working.
Wrist : Braces & Support : First Aid
On days when I flare and have no strength, an electric jar opener is so so helpful!
Electric Jar Opener
Self Care
My rosacea does very well with an infrared mask. It's so helpful for broken capillaries, as well as inflammation.
LED Red Light Therapy Face Mask: Series 2
I love keeping this in the freezer and then using on puffy or swollen days. You can search the proper way to use to enhance lymph drainage, which all autoimmune besties can use help with!
Jade Roller | Face & Derma Rollers with Rose Quartz & White Jade
I always need a moisturizer because I chronically dry. This doesn't break me out and it keeps my skin soft.
CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion: PM, AM SPF, & More
This is my favorite kit! For those of us with Lupus or on meds that can't go into the sun, sun protection is crucial! Sun bum products always are excellent and I love the tropical smell as an added bonus!
Sun Bum Road Tripper Travel Sun Care Pack