Any one tryed the heated gloves and waist coats. any good?

suncatcher
suncatcher Member Posts: 2,174
edited 16. Sep 2009, 15:26 in Living with Arthritis archive
I have seen Heated gloves and a Heated waist coat in a magazine has any one tried them?
Are they any good ?would welcome your advice :D joanne :D
Joanne
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  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Joanne,

    Where did you see those? They sound brilliant..... :D:D To have a way to be warm, even outside! x
  • suncatcher
    suncatcher Member Posts: 2,174
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    In a keep able mag ive got. :) Ive only just purchased some cushions from it for a chair to help me back that was expensive and i saw those and i quite like to have some but wondered if anyone had tried before i buy. :)
    These things are sooo expensive the things we need, so dont want to waste any money. :roll:
    Are u ok today? :)
    ive not really spent too much time on here as im to achy, i can tell autumn is here well weather is changed i can feel it and my energys drained :cry: and been more in pain. :cry:
    hope u are wellish :D and keep on writing its good all the best joanne :D
    Joanne
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Joanne,

    Sorry you have been achy I hope it will settle down for you soon.

    Hey I have the hand, feet and leg warmers and they work really well, if a bit localised. They are the little boxes you put a lighted bit of charcoal in. I love the sound of this if its something you put on and it them warms you? I spend half the winter with two hot water bottles tied to my front and back so maybe this is my answer?

    Oh you know same as same really :lol: The pa isn't responding to the sulfa and my wrists and ankles are so painful and swollen but I have my drip soon and maybe a boost of circulation will help eh? x
  • suncatcher
    suncatcher Member Posts: 2,174
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    skezier wrote:
    Hi Joanne,

    Sorry you have been achy I hope it will settle down for you soon.

    Hey I have the hand, feet and leg warmers and they work really well, if a bit localised. They are the little boxes you put a lighted bit of charcoal in. I love the sound of this if its something you put on and it them warms you? I spend half the winter with two hot water bottles tied to my front and back so maybe this is my answer?

    Oh you know same as same really :lol: The pa isn't responding to the sulfa and my wrists and ankles are so painful and swollen but I have my drip soon and maybe a boost of circulation will help eh? x

    Sorry to hear sulpha aint responding yet :cry: How long u been on it now? maybe early days and the drip i hope it gives u some help but will drain u thats the trouble i hope things pick up for u :)
    Hows your weather? weve had sun today not that i feel better from it. I dont like autumn or winter never have hope u feel wellish soon joanne :D
    Joanne
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Joanne,

    Since the 26th july so whats that, not long enough :wink: Thing is its getting much worse but I see the Rumo again in October so maybe I'll get an add in?

    Oh there's still some heat and strength in the sun, Autumn is at present in remission! :D For me it does make me feel better...... Just not enough :wink::lol: x
  • suzster
    suzster Member Posts: 1,328
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    i have the heated gloves and waistcoat, my hubby bought them for me last christmas, how romantic since we've only been married 4 yrs!!
    i would totally recommend the heated gloves and waistcoat, he got mine from 'maplin' so not sure how the price there compares to your magazine price? might be worth investigating though. the ones i have take batteries so i bought rechargable ones which saves me a fortune!!
    i love mine, the gloves especially as my hands are badly affected by RA
    sue
  • ifeelninety
    ifeelninety Member Posts: 57
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Costco are selling a box of Hotties individual Hand warmers for about £12 for 40 pairs - they are disposable and last for around 6 hours. They are £30 for the same amount on Ebay. I have bought a box but luckily it has not been cold enough to use them yet! :roll:

    You just put them in your glove or pocket.
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Sue and Ifeelninety,

    Thanks for the info...... I shall see if I can get one/some or all. Take care Cris
  • suncatcher
    suncatcher Member Posts: 2,174
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Costco are selling a box of Hotties individual Hand warmers for about £12 for 40 pairs - they are disposable and last for around 6 hours. They are £30 for the same amount on Ebay. I have bought a box but luckily it has not been cold enough to use them yet! :roll:

    You just put them in your glove or pocket.
    gonna look out for these as the cold weather will soon be here and im gonna be ready for it joanne :D
    Joanne
  • suncatcher
    suncatcher Member Posts: 2,174
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    suzster wrote:
    i have the heated gloves and waistcoat, my hubby bought them for me last christmas, how romantic since we've only been married 4 yrs!!
    i would totally recommend the heated gloves and waistcoat, he got mine from 'maplin' so not sure how the price there compares to your magazine price? might be worth investigating though. the ones i have take batteries so i bought rechargable ones which saves me a fortune!!
    i love mine, the gloves especially as my hands are badly affected by RA
    sue
    gonna get these as soon as i can ready for winter thankyou joanne :D
    Joanne
  • julie16
    julie16 Member Posts: 20
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I've just had a look at the maplin site and the gloves are £19.99, the gillet £34.99. There's also heated insoles (heaven!) which are £19.99.

    There's also a heated hat at £19.99 but I'm a little concerned about that as it says:

    "Heater placed between ears area"

    as between my ears is my brain in my head!!! :shock: Would wearing it involve major surgery do you think :? !!
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi, I really sorry, but I can picture you in all your heated clothing, with wires trailing along the ground, as you walk, slowly down the road, glowing like that old advertisment for Porriage. Anyone remember the one with the 'central heating for kids' Ready Brek, I tbink it was.... But, having said that, I've got my heated cushion, thermal gloves, made of a sort of silver mesh stuff, I've got the socks too, but they are too scratch to wear :!: :D The things we do. :lol: Keep warm, love Sue :lol:
  • julie16
    julie16 Member Posts: 20
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Yep I'll be the one who's rushed to hospital in the middle of December with heatstroke!! :lol:

    Julie x
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Julie,

    They do insoles as well? Oh where from please. Cris who spends most of the year auditioning for the part of an iceberg :wink:
  • vonski
    vonski Member Posts: 1,292
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Cris

    Check out the website I sent you, they seem to do everything :) You need to thaw and get warm :)

    Love
    Vonski x
  • suncatcher
    suncatcher Member Posts: 2,174
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I like the sound of heated insoles as my feet get so cold i may try maplin then i can join the ready brek club. :D:D joanne
    Joanne
  • robertls
    robertls Member Posts: 2,304
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I've got some heated socks.
    Sent to me by a pal in the US..

    Cozy when out with dogs early in mornings.
    I don't move quickly enough anymore to generate enough heat.

    Rob x
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  • suncatcher
    suncatcher Member Posts: 2,174
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    robertls wrote:
    I've got some heated socks.
    Sent to me by a pal in the US..

    Cozy when out with dogs early in mornings.
    I don't move quickly enough anymore to generate enough heat.

    Rob x
    My list is getting longer will have to get some tho thankyou joanne
    Joanne
  • robertls
    robertls Member Posts: 2,304
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    robertls wrote:
    I've got some heated socks.
    Sent to me by a pal in the US..

    Cozy when out with dogs early in mornings.
    I don't move quickly enough anymore to generate enough heat.

    Rob x
    My list is getting longer will have to get some tho thankyou joanne

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  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Joanne,

    hank you for asking this question :D I had no idea and am thinking Julie's hat might be just what I need as well....... Guess whats o my Xmas list now then. Hope you had a good day? x

    Thanks Vonski....... Hey could all these things spare me this do you think? :wink: xx
  • vonski
    vonski Member Posts: 1,292
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Cris

    Hmm! should I lie or be honest? Think they could help but not get rid of it, sorry flower you have too much going on. Those thermo socks look good though.

    Love
    Vonski x
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Vonski,

    Oh just for, say this week, lie to me :wink::lol::lol::lol: I do love the sound of these things, even if I have to lug a car battery round with me :lol::lol::lol: xx
  • vonski
    vonski Member Posts: 1,292
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Ok Cris they will cure you as soon as you put them on, you'll be like a spring lamb :):)

    Love Vonski x
  • julie16
    julie16 Member Posts: 20
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi everyone,

    They're all on the maplins website. Hats, gloves, gillet and insoles. Not all are in stock at mo but I'm going to keep my eye on it and will post when back in stock.

    Maybe we could do a bulk order and get a discount :D !!

    Take care

    Julie x
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Joanne,

    Hey as you know i got the drip this week and they specialise in circulation drips as well as rumo drips etc. My nurse told me today when I See the Rumo next month to ask to see the o/t for splints AND they do the gloves from there as well...... She thinks in my case I might be able to get the insoles too. I think your already seeing one but if not see if they can do the same up there. x

    Hi Julie,

    Shall I order the pantechnic? :lol: x