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chronic illness top 10
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Abigail Shaw
Here are CORE items that I use everyday as a girly with chronic illness.
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MID SPLURGE
 
MEGA SPLURGE

MIN SPLURGE

Here are items that are worth it and don't cost a lot 

 
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WHEELCHAIR FAN - I love hooking this onto my wheelchair as a fan that comes with me it is 10/10
SWEETFULL 2026 Portable Stroller Fan LED Display
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THIS fan has lasted me 3 years and has yet to die, the battery last a long time and charges really well.
PSECICI Mini Portable Handheld Fan, 4 Speeds, Foldable
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getting a tumbler for bedside that washes in the dishwasher saved my life
Owala FreeSip Sway 30oz Insulated Bottle
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I was so confused at the Owala hype but I was able to get one as a gift and now I get it - it is amazing!!
Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Bottle 24oz
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These instant ice packs save life’s, especially when traveling or on the road!!! It has saved my life in 100 degree weather and it is a NEED as a potsie girl
General Medi Instant Ice Cold Pack 8-Pack
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MID SPLURGE

these are mid range splurge but have been worth every cent

 
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Y'ALL LOOPS STAY saving my life - as a chronic illness girly with sensitivity to stimuli these save lives.
Loop Switch 2 Adjustable Ear Plugs 3 Modes
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Guys you neeeddd this stand it has taken me through alll of my hospitalizations and my phone and ipad both fit in here it is an amazing thing to have
BluuSuuk Adjustable Tablet Floor Stand with Double Weight Base
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This is the one I currently use the most being in bed 80% of the time and I love it
Portable Adjustable Laptop Desk with Cup Holder
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MEGA SPLURGE

pricey but definitely got my moneys worth

 
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this one is TEAAA
WSOFRLAC 4PCS Orthopedic Bed Wedge Pillow Set
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hands down the best wedge I have had I use it daily for sleeping, reading and helped a lot when I had a nasal feeding tube to be at an angle. 10/10
Aeris Memory Foam Wedge Pillow 19° Incline
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This one is teeaaa I do everything from there.
TigerDad Overbed Table with Wheels Gray
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I used this one and loved it and gave it to a friend of mine when my needs changed!
FLEXISPOT H7 Adjustable Overbed Table w/Wheels
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