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Chronic Illness Survival Items (POTS,MCAS,EDS)
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items My favorites to help keep me going through flares and to prevent flares!
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POTS
MCAS
EDS
Allergy Friendly Foods (Gluten, Milk, Corn Free)
POTS
This saves my life working in hot venues and when on vacation! The cooling plates on the inside are truly the best! 10/10!!
TORRAS COOLiFY 2S Neck Fan, 3 Modes, 28H Battery
The best heart rate tracking device to also log your symptoms and activities to monitor yourself. I love the alerts and pace points it gives you to help yourself pace throughout the day!
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My favorite salt to put on all my food and during a pinch when the salt pills might not be enough
Redmond Real Salt | Unrefined, Natural Sea Salt | No Additives, Full of Trace ...
Great for daily use and when traveling on those long car rides and flights 💕
Copper Compression Socks 6 Pairs - Support
My savior for letting me take safe showers without the fear of passing out. A POTS must have!
HOMLAND Adjustable Shower Chair with Back, 350 lbs
When I need extra electrolytes these are my go to! If you add them into water they do have a slight taste but into any other drink I don’t notice it much at all!
Rescue Drops - Extra Strength Electrolytes & Minerals for Any Drink
I try to wear this anytime I’m out and about alone just to be sure someone knows how to help me best incase I faint or have an allergic reaction
BAIYI HOPE Rose Gold Medical Alert Necklace
These help with nausea caused by traveling or from blood pressure issues
Ginger Candies – Prince of Peace Ent Inc
I love taking this with me if I am working a wedding, in a major flare and have to go to the grocery store, or if I need an extra fan on me while I’m out and about
Coohea Rechargeable 360° Clip-On Stroller Fan
I take these daily and I swear by these when I’m having a really bad flare! They’re gluten, dairy, and corn free and do not bother me at all! My saving product for sure!
Vitassium Electrolyte Capsules for Management
MCAS
I take these daily as they don’t trigger me and are non drowsy. My doc recommended these for me as an option to help lower my histamine
Claritin® Liqui-Gels®24-Hour -Relieve Allergy Symptoms
When I’m starting to have a MCAS flare this helps to stop it in its tracks as it’s fast acting! It don’t trigger me more like Benadryl can sometimes do. (Always ask your doctor what’s best for you though!)
CVS Maximum Strength Allergy Relief Liquid Dye Free Diphenhydramine ...
Helps with my hives and rashes and has very basic ingredients. (Always ask your doctor though)
Maximum Strength 1% Hydrocortisone Itch Relief Water Resistant Ointment | Cortizone-10®
This helps my headaches and sinuses to have this going in my diffuser. Also just makes the house smell nice 😊
Peppermint Essential Oil 4oz with Dropper & Sprayer
I feel like having this cover on my bed has helped with lessening my rashes I would have waking up sometimes!
AllerEase Ultimate Allergy Zippered Mattress Protector, Queen
My favorite hand sanitizers to keep with me to help keep the germs at bay!
Moisturizing and Uplifting Hand Sanitizer Sprays
EDS
Helps with my joint pain and limb numbness when laying down or sleeping! Great for those with hip replacements too! Best for those who are a bit on the shorter side, 5’5” or shorter because it’s not as big as the pic makes it seem
cauzyart 55in U-Shape Pregnancy Pillow
Gets warm enough to soothe aches but not too warm to make my pots flare! I love that it’s soft and can be machine washed
Walgreens Fast Heat Heating Pad Plush Standard
Allergy Friendly Foods (Gluten, Milk, Corn Free)
A ton of great sweets options that are allergy friendly and taste good! The mini cupcakes are great to bring to a party so you can still feel involved 💕
Products – RedPlateFoods
So great to keep with you for a quick pick me up. Allergy friendly and has never thrown me into a flare!
Organic Fruit Snacks
I love these!! They have a peanut free version too and so many other fun flavors like a vegan cheese. Peanut butter is my favorite but they’re all yummy
Quinn Snacks
The BEST! I use this to make pizzas but also to mix into soups, mac and cheese, and other dishes where a melted cheese can be used! It’s seriously the best vegan cheese and it’s super easy to season it to your dishes needs!
Pourable Cashew Milk Mozzarella
My favorite sandwich bread! Soft and tastes great! Also is a normal sized slice instead of some others, it’s a touch smaller than regular bread but not tiny!
Sam's Choice Gluten-Free Multigrain Bread, 18 oz