These conditions paired together have symptoms that make everyday tasks painful. For a long time, I was told it was just Endometriosis, when that was only part of the picture. Awareness for Pelvic Congestion Syndrome paired w May Thurner and PCOS wit...
The ability to have a heating pad cordless and more fitted was a big help. It helps to hit multiple spots. I have used this on my lower pelvic area, my thigh, and back.
Portable Cordless Electric Heating Pad Pink
This helps trick the nerve pain signals for a little while that I experienced with the May Thurner Syndrome. It helped the nerve that runs down my leg and up into my back.
Nervive Pain Relief Lidocaine Roll On 4.6oz
This is the heating pad I always keep in my linen closet. I love the material for the softness. I like the remote options, and the cord is pretty long. It pairs well with my current bedding if I need to lay it on the bed while working.
Deepsoon Electric Heating Pad for Back & Neck
I wish I had taken symptom tracking and advocating for myself more seriously sooner. This journal has easy check offs to notate and track your symptoms. It is more helpful than trying to remember each day and easy to bring with to your appointments.
This F*cking Hurts: Pain & Symptom Journal
This coloring book stood out to me, and I do enjoy that it is about Endometriosis. The pages are great.
The link is to the Core Grey color, but I have the Limited Cappuccino shown in the first photos, grey last. I love the color and feel. Chronic pain means you can never have too many comfortable blankets, and this one is one of my favorites.
Dreamer Blanket — Comfrt
Compression wear was mainly for May Thurner Syndrome. It causes nerve pain the runs thru your thigh and goes down the calf and up left hip and lower back. This helped when the pain was more in the calf.
BLITZU Calf Compression Sleeve Footless Socks
The ability to tighten this wrap is the key. The ability to put compression on the pelvic region, hip, and back at once was amazing.
Sacroiliac Hip Belt for Sciatic & SI Pain
This handheld massager was amazing to me. Even though corded. The amazing parts that helped my back and thigh were the four finger and tried. The cold massage helped distract from pelvic pain while giving a gentler approach that could be tolerated.
Wahl Hot Cold Vibratory Corded Massager 4295-400
I found that when my pain was at times unbearable, I could lay down, and the cooling mask would make my mind focus on the cold for a little while rather than the pain. I also use these for spa days when not in pain. I like that it comes with multiple...
Medi Grade Cooling Ice Face & Eye Mask Pink
The plus side to these is that they can be worn under clothing. The heat they give off is enough and does provide some soothing comfort for a little while without being overbearing.
ThermaCare Menstrual Heating Pads - 6 Count
This is something new that will be added to my treatment plan. This relates to the hormonal imbalance from PCOS.
DIM Supplement 200 mg | Hormone Balance | 60 Ct
Hot water is supposed to improve circulation. Hot baths and showers at times provided temporary relief to me. I like to use this in the bath for a nice relaxing experience when in pain. Even my kids enjoy this in their bath.
Dr Teal's Epsom Salt Cozy Vanilla 3lbs
These are great to use in the shower. It helps distract from pain and helps relax even when not in pain. I like the scent options, but I do favor some scents over others.
Shower Steamers 8 Pack with Shea Butter
I originally bought these from Target before purchasing more on Amazon. These were my first shower steamers that got me started. The different scent variations make this a good trial pack.
anihana Favorites Collection Shower Steamer Value Pack - Floral Fantasy, Lavender Love, Mint Refresher - 5.29oz/3pk
This one I got for the price point compared to others. It helped me use my handicap ramp for groceries or to get things to and from the car. It is easy to collapse and store and take on trips to the park or zoo. This helped avoid heavy lifting when u...