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got chronic pain & illness? me too! these are my absolute must, must, must have items!

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this list is for my fellow chronic lifers, who live with chronic pain and illness. be it fibromyalgia and CIDP, like me, or those with endometriosis, migraines, PCOS, severe allergies, POTS, lupus, hEDS, chronic pelvic pain, MS, nerve damage, plus ot...
 
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heating pads are incredible because they're quick to heat can focus on any area, holds the heat, has a safety timer, plus they're movable unlike the beloved electric blanket that's kinda stuck in your bed
Heating Pads / Hot & Cold Therapies
 
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created by me, this symptom tracker journal book helps you in getting a better understanding of your life with chronic illness and pain by assisting you in tracking your symptoms, pain, food, sleep, etc. ✨️ I originally created these pages for myself...
chronic pain & illness journal, fibromyalgia symptom tracker softcover booklet, disability planner, invisible illness, POTS, lupus, endo
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I don't use it for any medicinal purposes but I reckon it's a beautifully scented cream to use when needing a message or pampering. remember to always check ingredients and use small amount at first try.
Buy The Hemp Company Online | Chemist Warehouse
 
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stretching can be a chronic babes BFF. keep some flexibility, some muscle tone, and you'll be all the better for it. pick cute colours, patterns, whatever you like. work well on days when leaving bed isn't possible and the bands can wrap around the b...
Pink resistance band | aim'n Sportswear
 
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for those days when getting out of bed just isn’t possible, or for the days when just the thought of ‘shower exhaustion’ makes you nearly cry
Ocean Healthcare Adult Wipes 50 Pack
 
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keeps things much safer and simple. medication errors are so easy to make. especially when there is brain fog or confusion. keeping them all together, in their seperate groups and making sure you’re safe is a huge part of self love and care.
Pill Dispensers
 
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add to water for yummy flavours. healthy and made with all dietary types in mind. drinking water is important as heck, but sometimes it gets a little nauseating
Vital Zing Australia
 
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for guided mediations, listening to your fave show while falling asleep, or watching stuff when you can’t.
Need advice on noise cancelling earbuds for sleep
 
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keeping track of one’s health is helpful for everyone involved in your care. with the digital and/or printable symptom tracker, you can monitor and track pain levels, diet &  fluid intake, sleep quality, and more.
symptom tracker journal for chronic pain & illness | digital + printable PDF | symptom tracker for spoonies, fibromyalgia, CF, POTS
 
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chronic lifers and those, like me, with auto immune disorders can find it hard to regulate body temperature. this scarf, that you plug in via USB, heats up to a gorgeous temperature and warms the neck and hands. i use mine a lot when i’m sitting up i...
Sash & Bloom Heated Scarf - Slate
 
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first when you can’t regulate your own body temperature and need a quick cool down. these fans plug in by USB, are quiet, and small enough to easily rest on ones bedside table.
Desk Fans
 
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no need to worry about crashing out with your make up on. use some gentle wipes on your face to keep it clean and your skin will love you!
Simple Micellar Facial Wipes 20 Pack
 
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to make one’s space more comfy, a lamp that’s able to be dimmed and also turned off and on via an app on your phone means no reaching, stretching, etc, to. deal with the lamp. runs off a super simple app and can be dimmed to suit how much light you d...
Smart Lighting - Buy Smart Home Lights At JB Hi-Fi
 
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ensure that others know what the go is i. an emergency by wearing a medicalert bracelet, necklace, etc. wth enough room for your name, emergency contact, and diagnosis, it can help you get treated quicker by the right people.
 
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to take pressure off the back or to help you get more comfy however you like it, a bolster is a must for me. i tried the half circle  ones you see around and it was no good. you want the round shape or the wedge shape in a stable foam. ensure to know what the material inside the bolster is. otherwise it’ll be a pancake in no time. memory foam is a great choice.
Amazon.com.au: Massage Bolster
 
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this rub on gel is anti inflammatory meds and works amazing. please speak to your doctor before trying. rub onto the area of pain and it can seriously help. some creams, balms, & lotions are advertised a pain relieving but do things like cause a ...
Voltaren Pain Relief Gel
 
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sometimes it’s just too hard to wash one’s hair. dry shampoo can save the day. find a brand that suits your hair type and colour.
Batiste