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Chronically Ill Girl Must Haves
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items Items I use to make my day to day easier as a chronically ill girly
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Items to Help Keep Your Body Clean
Monitoring Devices
Bedroom
Kitchen
Items you don't realize could help
Cleaning Helpers
Items to Help Keep Your Body Clean
This is an absolute must of you have any type of joint pain, dizziness when standing for long periods or when exposed to heat or if you're unsteady on your feet. It's saved me from falls quite a few times so I definitely recommend
Medical King Shower Chair
Monitoring Devices
This was very helpful in my dysautonomia diagnosis and I still use it during flare-ups. I actually have multiple cuffs lying around the house for easy access. I like that the cuff lights up colors to let you know at a glance what's going on with your...
iHealth Track Smart Upper Arm BP Monitor
This bp cuff has been my most accurate so far. It has Bluetooth and app connectivity for monitoring your levels and sharing with your doctor. It does have an icon when your heart rate and/or bp is abnormal which is nice. I prefer the igealth one but ...
OMRON Bronze Blood Pressure Monitor Upper Arm
Bedroom
Did you know there were pillow protectors like there are mattress protectors? Cuz I didn't! If dust causes flare-ups for you like they do me or if you want to hide your pillows from sticking out your pillowcase I highly recommend these! They come in ...
Utopia Bedding Waterproof Pillow Protectors
Kitchen
Honestly, I was worried I'd never be able to open another jar with how badly I couldn't grip things anymore. These have been life savers, adds extra grip for me and I'm able to open hard and cans with little strength
Prepworks by Progressive Jar Grips
Works great! Not sure why I expected it to cost more but this has been a great addition to my kitchen especially since my hands can't grip as well anymore. Matches nicely with all my other navy kitchen appliances and tools
BELLA Electric Can Opener
Items you don't realize could help
If you work from home or even game this is incredibly useful. I used it when I couldn't get upstairs so I could work on the couch
Panta Height Adjustable Rolling Laptop Stand
Having a rolling cart prepped with meds, snacks, water, activities and cleaning supplies like body wipes, disposal toothbrush and mini trashcan or grocery bag can be incredibly helpful for when you're in a flare and can't move much. You can either ha...
Simple Houseware Utility Rolling Cart
Cleaning Helpers
Little things you don't realize could help a lot. Being able to roll my laundry basket around instead of having to pick it up or bend over to pick it up if it's shorter has been so helpful
efluky Laundry Basket with Wheels
Absolutely a must have if you're chronically Ill with dogs. It cuts down my time outside and I don't have to bend down to pick up after the dogs. A grocery bags fits just fine so you can reuse your bags if you want to recycle and save money. Highly r...
Arm & Hammer Heavy Duty Pooper Scooper
Stay with me here. For me bending over cause my sumo to flare and pain in my back so a standing dustpan absolutely is necessary and helpful for me to keep from bending over
Standing Dustpan & Broom
They're expensive but I highly recommend getting a robot vacuum, especially if you have pets. This has been a life saver with keeping my floor cleans. I no longer need to stand for long periods vacuumed around the house. If you have lose cords I reco...
Shark Robot Vacuum
Flare Up Crash Cart Must Haves
Great for when you can't get out of bed and want/need to clean your body and get a refresh. Recommended having a cart or nightstand where you stick these and some deodorant with snacks for easy access
HyperGo XL Body Wipes Rinse-Free
No water needed! Great if you can't get out of bed but want to keep up with hygiene. If you're texture sensitive the tooth paste part is hard. It's like a ball that as your saliva gets it wet it'll soften
Mini Disposable Toothbrushes
Depending on your needs, having plastic water bottles stocked up may make more sense but if you prefer reusable water bottles I enjoy my hydrojugs. I have 2 currently. The 30 oz and 42oz. I bring the 32oz with me when traveling since it has a carryin...
HydroJug Traveler 40oz
I prefer Pedialyte to liquid IV personally. Having electrolytes on hand, especially for my POTS girlies, is very useful. Highly recommend
Pedialyte Electrolyte Powder