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billy027 09-14-2008 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trixlynn (Post 364763)
I too swear by the buckwheat pillow. In fact I was so impressed that I saved up and bought one for my hubby and for each of my kids too(that is 6 altogether). At $50 each it was a bit of money to lay out on pillows, but I say worth every penny.
When I go grocery shopping or to public events, I wear my right arm (the side that is worse) in a sling that takes the weight off of my shoulder. It helps to remind me not to pick things up that are too heavy, and a visual for people around me.

Hi Trix-Are the best ones online? Do any stores sell them?:confused:

Horizontal One 09-15-2008 06:27 AM

A mountain of squidgy pillows, large soft floppy teddies, those microbead cushions. Infact cannot see hubbie for all cushions in bed

Heat around neck etc makes me feel nauseated. Cold, well just don't go there especially on hands. I do use those self stick heat pads to my back/hip they are of some help.

Basically at the moment I just cannot get comfortable whatever I do, I suppose what I mean is I cannot get in a position without any pain.

The axe feeling again.:eek:

I am moaning, I will stop. Best wishes to you all.

Hx

TraceyW 09-15-2008 01:30 PM

Moan away helen.....

I have recently seen some infra red lamps which are meant to be of some use for soothing our pain/aching issues....they are in argos (sorry US guys, argos is a UK shop) Im sure you can get them in the states too....and prob a lot cheaper too!

Im going to give infra red lamps a try


Quote:

Originally Posted by Horizontal One (Post 368648)
A mountain of squidgy pillows, large soft floppy teddies, those microbead cushions. Infact cannot see hubbie for all cushions in bed

Heat around neck etc makes me feel nauseated. Cold, well just don't go there especially on hands. I do use those self stick heat pads to my back/hip they are of some help.

Basically at the moment I just cannot get comfortable whatever I do, I suppose what I mean is I cannot get in a position without any pain.

The axe feeling again.:eek:

I am moaning, I will stop. Best wishes to you all.

Hx


gibbrn 09-15-2008 02:35 PM

where to get buckwheat
 
Hi,

Here is a link for buckwheat pillows better than the sobakowa pillow as it has no chemicals on it just the husks. The lady is great I actually met her at a hospital in Ottawa Canada when she was selling them there. her shipping rates are reasonable and I am sure if you said you were on disability or told her of your Tos then you may get a discount....may......it is always worth a try!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But I don't think she inflates her prices.
she actually makes the pillows at a shop in her backyard at home. But it got so big she had to get a wherehouse and work there now!!

http://www.perfectpillow.com/buckwheat.htm

best of luck with it,
love and hugs,
Victoria

trixlynn 09-18-2008 11:27 AM

I looked all over my city, and all I could find was at the Hudson Bay Company.

thursday 09-18-2008 06:27 PM

Just discovered this one:

I don't have a massage chair but I do have a little handheld massager from Walgreens that costs $9 and I wanted to massage my neck without having to hold it there sooooooooo> I turned it on & put it on my neck, then wrapped a scarf around my neck and it to hold it steady!
It worked like a charm!!! Just be careful of strangling yourself with the scarf :P

billy027 09-28-2008 12:29 PM

Pillow-any advise?
 
Please help? ANYONE EVER TRY THIS Pillow? It's t Bed, Bath, and Beyond

Isotonic® Memory Foam Side Sleeper Pillow

Give your body the well-deserved sleep and rest it needs with this side sleeper pillow. Temperature sensitive, visco elastic memory foam molds to your body, reducing pressure points and cradling your head and neck. It features Outlast adaptive technology, for a cool equilibrium throughout the night. The 2" gusset design promotes natural neck and shoulder alignment. The removable zippered cover has cording for durability and is 100% cotton with a 300 thread count. Hypoallergenic. Spot clean foam. Cover is machine washable. Measures 16" L x 21 1/2" W x 2" D. Made in the U.S.A. 15-year warranty.








Isotonic® Memory Foam Side Sleeper Pillow $69.99 ea.

thursday 10-16-2008 03:38 PM

Lisa had a wonderful post elsewhere about some of the great tools she uses to make life easier.
Quote:

Originally Posted by lisa_tos (Post 370881)
I tried a bunch of stuff, what I use most is
jar pop- jar opener
fiskers powergear pruners
immersion blender
kitchen aid food processor
book clips
marmot lumbar pack (backpack that doesn't use shoudler straps)
furi tech edge proknife sharping system (sharp knife hurt less to use)
rocker knife
toaster oven (easier than opening a oven door to bake)
laundry hamper with three bins so I can sort clothes by wash temperature as I put them in rather than sorting on laundry day.
dollar store purse (very light because it's so cheaply made)
ipod
thick gel tip pens


thursday 11-02-2008 09:48 PM

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some products I endorse:
GO 2.4 Optical Air Mouse and Compact Keyboard Suite The small keyboard is good for me because I was leaning to use the left side of the full keyboard AND it frees up the space where the number pad was so I can keep the mouse closer. The mouse can be used on the table, in the air, or my favorite- on my leg. I haven't practiced enough with it in the air...

I also picked up some gloves at walgreen's post-halloween. They're painted to look like Mummy hands and have grip rubber on it so I'm wearing them backwards for better typing. They are working out great!! Warm hands that can still work thru gloves are A+ in my book.
here's what it all looks like:

lisa_tos 11-03-2008 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trixlynn (Post 364763)
I too swear by the buckwheat pillow. In fact I was so impressed that I saved up and bought one for my hubby and for each of my kids too(that is 6 altogether). At $50 each it was a bit of money to lay out on pillows, but I say worth every penny.
When I go grocery shopping or to public events, I wear my right arm (the side that is worse) in a sling that takes the weight off of my shoulder. It helps to remind me not to pick things up that are too heavy, and a visual for people around me.

If you have someone that can sew for you, marthastewart.com has instructions forhow to make them, both the regular pillow shaped ones and a neck pillow.

At the time I saw the show, martha dtewart was selling a form of buck wheat that was esp. good for pillow )no dust or something, I cannot remmber.


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