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Chronic Illness Life - My Faves:)
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ALEXUS WIEBE
Some of my tried and true chronic illness purchases! Hopefully one of them can help you too:) insta @bendynotbroken3
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Braces
Summer
Drinks
Hygiene
Pain Relief
Accessibility Hacks
Braces
Helps with nerve type/restless legs pain at nighttime
Modvel Foot & Ankle Brace Socks - Pain Relief
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Doctor Developed Wrist Brace for Carpal Tunnel
Summer
Great for sunburn! Also seems to help with reactions to central line dressings…though I used a different brand then
Live Clean After Sun Aloe Vera Gel, 227 g
Drinks
Helps with getting in fluids!
True Lemon Raspberry Lemonade Water Enhancer - 10ct
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True Lime Black Cherry Lemonade Water Enhancer
Yummy!
Pink Lemonade Hydration Mix - 24 Packets
Great for when I need potassium asap
Bai WonderWater Molokai Coconut 530mL 12pk
Hygiene
One of the only body soaps I don’t react to! No scent either!
Dove Beauty Bar Soap 12 Bars Sensitive 3.75oz
Pain Relief
These are a lifesaver for chronic migraines. They don’t last very long, so I have a couple so I can rotate them!
Comfitech Migraine Relief Hat Ice Head Wrap
Accessibility Hacks
So much easier on my fingers than your standard gas lighters with those clickey things
LcFun USB Rechargeable Plasma Arc Lighters
Saves me having to get up and turn on/off lights, etc during flares! Connects to my Alexa
Amazon Basics Smart Plug, Matter, Alexa, Google, Apple
Best thing ever
Amazon Echo Pop Lavender Bloom, Alexa
Misc
Big enough to fit multiple herbal capsules
Daviky 7-Day Pill Organizer 4x Daily
Pretty sure I’m slightly allergic but they still get the job done
Systane Complete Lubricant Eye Drops 2x10mL
Long and sturdy, perfect for using in bed or the hospital, where reach is needed
cugunu 5 Pack MFi iPhone Charger Cables Pink
Clothing & Shoes
The height helps me not roll my ankles! I get them in black so it goes with everything.
Blundstone Canada | Pull-On Comfort Since 1870
Beauty
One of the few scents that doesn’t give me a headache
Champagne Toast Bath & Body Works perfume - a fragrance for women 2016
Helpful for my permanently chapped lips
Advanced Relief Lip Repair
Another good one for my chapped lips…until I became slightly allergic lol
Ultra Conditioning Lip Balm with Kokum Butter
Love their makeup…I tolerate far better than most!
Volumizing Mascara
Central Line Things
Great for port access days!
YEOREO Women's Double Lined Strapless Tube Top
Worked really well post port surgery!
Carex Reusable Ice Pack for Injuries & Pain
With a little finagling, I can fit my fluids and pump in here, and it fits on the back of my wheelchair too!
Mini Canvas Backpack, Small Travel Rucksack
Bed Things
Was gifted a blanket similar to this - I love how soft and fluffy it is, and the weight is so comforting!!
Ready to Ship! XL Seaglass Milan
Supplements
Great for my allergic reactions! Kept me from having to use my epi pen so far:)
Naka Platinum Quercetin 500mg 120 Vcaps
Great for my PPP related symptoms
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Hoping this helps with my leg pain!
Naka Platinum Magnesium Bisglycinate 200mg
Mobility Aids
Worked well until I got my proper cushion! I did add a pillow to it just for height
AUVON Wheelchair Seat Cushion 18x16x3 Memory Foam
Perfect for keeping people from grabbing your chair, and looks badass while doing so!
Wheelchair Handle Spikes Anti-Grab Covers
Now I don’t have to reach around to my bag for my essentials!
JOYTUTUS 2-in-1 Wheelchair & Walker Cup Holder
