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Chronic Pain Self-Care
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items My go-to self-care products that help me feel my best, even on tough days.
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Chronic Pain
Items that I regularly use as a person living iwht multiple pain conditions.
If you live in chronic pain, then you know what it is like to use a heating pad that doesn't get hot enough or you use it for so long that you can't feel the heat anymore. This one gets HOT! Hottest one I could find and I looked forever! I cannot liv...
Hottest Heating Pad
These are great. 10/10 recommend. They stay cold for quite a while, and they are very cold! I have pudendal neuralgia and these are very popular in the PN community! I also use them on other areas on my body, like my legs, because I have severe pain ...
Ice Packs
If you have pudendal neuralgia, vulvodynia, vestibulodynia, etc then you have also likely sought out products to help your pain. This is a GEL. It is meant for external vulvar use. It does not burn like the creams or ointments. It doesn't require a p...
Good Clean Love: Relief Gel - Lidocaine Gel for Vulva
This is the weighted heating pad that I use! It doesn't get as hot as the other one that I have listed, but I do like that it's weighted.
Weighted Heating Pad
Lacrosse balls are great for targeting trigger points. Better than tennis balls for sure. I use them on my back, neck, glutes, and side body against the wall.
Champion Sports Colored Lacrosse Balls
I have chronic pain in my neck. I lay on this often! It gets very cold!
AiricePac Neck & Shoulders Ice Pack Wrap
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This set is quite nice. The “case” isn’t the best, but the cups are great. When you have chronic pain, you are desperate for relief. This is something that I do to try and find that.
Cupluw Cupping Kit - 32 Cups Massage Set
If lidocaine patches are not covered by your insurance, Walgreens is the best place I’ve found to buy them. They are BOGO 50% off. They are still the 5% which is what the Rx is.
Walgreens Pain Relieving Lidocaine Patch 3.94 in x 5.51 in
Menthol patches. Cool no heat.
Salonpas 8-Hour Pain Relieving Patch Large
I use these when I need to leave the house for appts
Walgreens Heat Therapy Patches For Back and Large Areas
BOGO 50% off
Walgreens Heat Therapy Patches For Neck, Arm, Leg
Hurts a little too much with no clothes. Hurts not enough with clothes 🤷🏼♀️
I use this, because my entire body hurts. My muscles and even my skin and fascia kills me.
ProsourceFit Acupressure Mat & Pillow Set
I have bad muscle pain in my feet. These help some. I wear them about 18 hours a day.
Copper Compression Arch Support Braces
Bath Items
This is the robe that I use. I live in the bathtub, and I wrap with this after I dry off!
Cotton Bath Robe
It’s the best deal for your money. Costco may be the same/similar. I go through several bags a month.
Member's Mark Epsom Salt, 7 lbs., 2 pk. - Sam's Club
Items I Love
I love these satin pillowcases. I have very fine hair. I also have a lot of hair loss related to my illnesses. I’ll never go back to regular pillowcases.
Bedsure Satin Pillowcases Set of 2, Silver Grey
I have three pairs of these slippers. They are my go-to. I’m weird and require socks at all times and I never walk around the house without slippers!
Dearfoams Women's Memory Foam Leslie Clog
This is my exact emotional support water cup. It keeps my ice and drinks cold for about 20 hours. 10/10 will purchase again.
Simple Modern 24oz Insulated Tumbler - Sweet Taffy
I I love this toiletry bag. It is spacious and keeps my products organized. Easy to travel with when I have overnight medical stays 💜
PU Leather Large Travel Toiletry Bag - Grey
The BEST wet bags. Actually are waterproof. Won’t leak. Super cute. I have two.
FLOCK THREE Washable Wet Bag 12.6'' x 16.5''
This is my med/diaper bag for myself. Get the big one!
LOVEVOOK Women's Laptop Backpack USB Port
I have this exact migraine cap. It has zero weird smell. I put it in the freezer (don’t tell me what to do lol), and I use it for hot flashes, panic attacks and anxiety, and headaches. Would purchase again.
ONLYCARE Migraine Relief Cap, Slight-Pink
I have this and it is definitely filled with my Rx Drugs lol
Funny Nurse Practitioner Makeup Bag Gift
Lighting candles are one of the small things that I really enjoy. Light a scent you love for self-care. I also have purchased room sprays from them.
Scented Candles, Wax Melts and Body Care Fragrances
I highly recommend cooling towels if you have autonomic instability/dysautonomia. They are $2. I have a bunch of them.
Frogg Toggs Chilly Mini Towel