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Easy Self Care for Spoonies

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I love scrolling through to find other spoonies' lists of self care and pain management ideas, so I figured I would make one of my own! Please remember, what works for me may not work for you and vice versa, so try these suggestions at your own risk!...
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Self Care

 
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My favorite epsom salts by far. I've been using these for about 2 years now and they help to soothe my nerves, joints and muscles more than anything else. I'll usually soak in a warm Epsom salt bath for 15-20 minutes before I settle down for bed on h...
Dr Teal's Epsom Salt Soaking Solution Lavender

Pain Relief

 
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Always recommend a heating pad to every spoonie!! Having a hot bottle, sock or heating pad has changed my life. For every kind of pain or flare, heat helps tremendously!
Deepsoon Electric Heating Pad for Back & Neck

Supplements & OTC

 
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I've been taking fish oil since I got diagnosed with IC and it's helped with so much. From cognitive brain functioning to joint pain, fish oil has helped in so many ways. And I find that the smell doesn't bother me whether it has one or not.
Triple Strength Omega 3 Fish Oil Supplement