advice on use of heat for pain relief

speedalong

Hi Bluebeard - I love heat for OA pain, though if my OA knees swell I do use ice then. I use wheatie bags heated in microwave - put a small cup of water in the microwave too for safety reasons. I also use a hot water bottle and in cold weather wear "passion killers!" (thermals.) In winter I cover my legs in a fleece blanket when relaxing. I used to have an electric blanket on my bed - but now have a memory foam mattress - and don't think the two are compatible.

Hope the heat helps.

Speedy

PS I used to have and love a heated car seat for winter car journeys too (my joints HATE the winter.) It eventually stopped working ... must consider replacing it.

bluebeard

thanks xx

hileena111

Hi
I've got the mocrowaveable one.....a snake shaped one which I use to hang round my neck or wrap around parts....I also have a hot water bottle shaped one which is good for my back and hips
as was said before ping ping ping LOL and its not food cooking LOL
I got one at a craft sale I was at and another at a chemist ...cant remember which one...google them....only dont put in hotties in like i did years ago LOL....wonderful what that brought up he he

Love
Hileena

hileena111

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