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(also known as Heating Pad)
Localized application of heat causes the blood vessels in that area to dilate, enhancing perfusion to the targeted tissue. more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Fibromyalgia
2525
94%
Chronic Pain
1706
89%
Back Pain
1105
88%
Sports Injuries
122
91%
Endometriosis
16
100%
Overall, 91% (5589 Members) find Heat helpful
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Heat Reviews

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This worked for quite some time in the beginning but now it only elevates the pain on the short term.
Working / Worked
Heat is GREAT, but I don't have the patience to do it all the time.
Working / Worked
Yup
Working / Worked
good
Working / Worked
Helps a lot
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Helps
Working / Worked
Always works when nothing else wil.
Working / Worked
I find heat to be helpful and soothing.
Working / Worked
it works for a while
Working / Worked
always use it
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Heating Pad???
    Hi V, I bought mine for $30 at K-Mart. It's an extra large, (12x24)Sunbeam brand. It really works well, and it has an insert if you want moist heat... [More]
  2. Discussion: Heating Pad???
    I have a cheapy heating pad from walmart, mine has several settings on it, and it does get pretty hot on the highest setting but it doesnt stay that h... [More]
  3. Discussion: Heating Pad???
    have you considered a e_blanket, in that way you get all over heat, I like the E-blanket better thena heating pad. can get a twin size one at wal mart... [More]
  4. Discussion: Heating Pad???
    I have just a regular cheapie heating pad and I love it. I personally would stay away from moist heat. [More]
  5. Discussion: heating pad
    For all the PKD people with pain, heating pads are a godsent. I burn up about 2 heating pads a year, the good ones with 5 and 10 year warranties!! LOL... [More]

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