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Heat

(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
4579
94%
Chronic Pain
3114
89%
Back Pain
1807
88%
Sports Injuries
155
92%
Endometriosis
25
100%
Overall, 91% (9839 Members) find Heat helpful
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Heat Reviews

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drsh8me (Chronic Pain)
works until the heat goes away then slowly the pain comes back.
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travisbranum (Back Pain)
I love my heating pad.
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travisbranum (Chronic Pain)
I love my heating pad!
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Blondie3412 (Fibromyalgia)
I have started sleeping with the heating pad wrapped around my hands, as that is the only way I get a modicum of relief so I can get to sleep...
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msblann (Chronic Pain)
takes lots of hot showers and soaks in tub
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dibug69 (Fibromyalgia)
best help
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ozarkcat (Fibromyalgia)
Hot baths & electric blankets are my new best friends :) Hot & cold take faster paths to the brain than pain does, so this is very helpful in reducing my pain level.
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Baptistgirl (Back Pain)
helps some
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klirones (Fibromyalgia)
Use microwavable bean bag. It works well but only in one spot at a time
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slk7791 (Fibromyalgia)
My new best friend
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Heat and pain
    I live on my heating pad. I have heard that an inferred heating pad is much than a traditional heating pad. Everything I have read states that the h... [More]
  2. Discussion: Sweet heating pad in the sky...
    It did feel so good today! I know what you mean, jkovel... Come July, I probably won't be as excited.... [More]
  3. Discussion: Sweet heating pad in the sky...
    I know what you mean. I live in Texas and summer is here. Hot and the humidity is a killer. The sun feels good, put I can't stand the heat. Have to s... [More]
  4. Discussion: Sweet heating pad in the sky...
    I hear ya, Jen. I live in AL, so I know what you mean about that humidity. While we enjoyed a fairly cool spring, I think summer is now here! That ... [More]
  5. Discussion: Sweet heating pad in the sky...
    the heat is on in GA... It is humid (UGH!), I usually stay indoors until I have to water the plants or take care of Ranger (dog). I was so in so... [More]