Fibromyalgia Support Group

You're not alone in your pain. Fibromyalgia is a condition that can be difficult to diagnose and manage. If you're trying to cope with pain throughout your body, sleep problems, general fatigue, or other common fibromyalgia symptoms, you're in the right place. The community is here for you to talk about therapies and share your challenges.

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AnnNY 10/01/2013

I spend half of my life with a heating pad. The vinyl bunches up and digs into my back, which cause, of course, pain. I wonder if there is a particular heating pad anyone has found that is better? Soft & bunchless?

deleted_user 10/02/2013

Peace,

Thanks...I will definitely let you know how I like it when it arrives.

deleted_user 10/02/2013

I just checked out the sunbeam burgandy... I'm in the market, too!!

deleted_user 10/02/2013

Ice makes me hurt to think about, Peace.

AnnNY 10/02/2013

Well, I went back and forth between the Sunbeam King Size XpressHeat and the Walgreens, but I just ordered the Sunbeam. I'm looking forward to a soft and bunchless heating pad. Just hoping it will be hot enough and last for awhile. By the way a fix was suggested on Amazon for the cord disconnecting--duct tape.

Thanks for your replies.

deleted_user 10/02/2013

Fantod the sunbeam sounds great and think i will go and get one. Thanks

deleted_user 10/02/2013

I don't have much problem with my cord coming undone but mine is only about 1.5 old. It also has 4 levels of heat. It is funny the only place I can stand heat is my back and shoulder area other than that I am hot all the time.

k83317 10/03/2013

I have one of the sunbeam neck wraps at my desk & one at my bed. The one at work I use 75% of most days. Now that my back is hurting too I alternate between my neck& back. I normally have the fan blowing on me so I don't sweat so much I slide out of the desk chair. I have a cheap plastic one that I use on my lower back in bed with my neck wrap. Joe calls my side of the bed the fire hazard. I have a lamp, my phone, my kindle, & 2 heating pads plugged into a strip. Not sure where I will plug n electric blanket this winter. Mom has just gotten several clay hot/cold packs that she loves. I used to go to sleep most nights with a cold rice pack on my neck. Now a cold drink can will make everything hurt so bad.

deleted_user 10/05/2013

Peace,

You were right. The heating pad that you suggested is great.
It heats up wonderfully and it is so soft land lightweight.
Thanks so much. I really like it a lot.

deleted_user 10/05/2013

I meant to say it is so soft and light weight! :)

deleted_user 10/05/2013

I just bought the sunbeam one to day and it is wonderful thanks for advice on it.

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