Guest guest Posted March 3, 2000 Report Share Posted March 3, 2000 I just want to share a word of caution about those bean bags. They are very good but when heating them in the microwave never heat longer than 3 mintues and never reheat immediately! They are known to catch fire, even when you have them in use. The heat builds up in them, if you heat them too much, and then they can " explode " into flames. Be careful! Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Last night in desperation (and because I finally remembered), I dragged out the heating pad. It has an inside pad that can be dampened in order to have moist heat. I was just wondering what worked better for others - moist or dry heat? With the moist heating pad last night, I passed out (finally) and felt alot of relief from my pain. Now its morning with an 80% chance of rain today and the pain is back, but at least I've remembered what will give me temporary relief..........Doreen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Doreen and group Awe Doreen I am so so sorry, I know what you mean about the hurt. I got my husband to rub the hurt down with ben gay type products. Took a pain pill, and oh what relief. Didnt take all the pain away but enough to sleep. At least you went straight to sleep. God bless today is the day Clora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Hi Doreen! I have a heating pad just like that and I use it quite a bit. I have FMS and inflammatory arthritis and it helps to loosen up the knotted muscles some. My doctor advised me to use ice when I have inflammation (like on my knees). I usually ice it to help swelling go down and after a bit I use the heating pad for the rest of the day and night. The heating pad is my best friend these days! I also like the thermacare ones for my neck and back for when I am out and about and might need one From: Mimi <mimi212@...> Subject: [ ] Heating Pads Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2008, 9:04 AM Last night in desperation (and because I finally remembered), I dragged out the heating pad. It has an inside pad that can be dampened in order to have moist heat. I was just wondering what worked better for others - moist or dry heat? With the moist heating pad last night, I passed out (finally) and felt alot of relief from my pain. Now its morning with an 80% chance of rain today and the pain is back, but at least I've remembered what will give me temporary relief...... ....Doreen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 My Dad is a Chiropractor, and he insists I use moist heat. I can't remember the reason why. He also tells me to Ice when I have inflammation and then use the heat, once the inflammation has gone down a little. Hope this helps. Oh also, at PT they only use moist heat too. So it must be important for some reason. > > Last night in desperation (and because I finally remembered), I dragged > out the heating pad. It has an inside pad that can be dampened in > order to have moist heat. I was just wondering what worked better for > others - moist or dry heat? > > With the moist heating pad last night, I passed out (finally) and felt > alot of relief from my pain. Now its morning with an 80% chance of > rain today and the pain is back, but at least I've remembered what will > give me temporary relief..........Doreen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 hi doreen, for me moist heat is better to relieve the pain has always been. hope u feel better soon. god bless,melyndagamez 7/30/08 6:57p.m.central [ ] Re: Heating Pads My Dad is a Chiropractor, and he insists I use moist heat. I can't remember the reason why. He also tells me to Ice when I have inflammation and then use the heat, once the inflammation has gone down a little. Hope this helps. Oh also, at PT they only use moist heat too. So it must be important for some reason. > > Last night in desperation (and because I finally remembered), I dragged > out the heating pad. It has an inside pad that can be dampened in > order to have moist heat. I was just wondering what worked better for > others - moist or dry heat? > > With the moist heating pad last night, I passed out (finally) and felt > alot of relief from my pain. Now its morning with an 80% chance of > rain today and the pain is back, but at least I've remembered what will > give me temporary relief..........Doreen > ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Thank you to all for your responses. Seems that moist heat is the general concensus and the way to go. I can't believe I had totally forgotten about that heating pad until last night - what a world of difference it made. I guess sometimes I get so overwhelmed with pain that I forget the simplest of things. Gentle Hugs...........Doreen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Thanks for the reminder of the heating pad! I had totally forgotten about it too. Man you would think that would be something to remember. LOL > > Thank you to all for your responses. Seems that moist heat is the > general concensus and the way to go. I can't believe I had totally > forgotten about that heating pad until last night - what a world of > difference it made. I guess sometimes I get so overwhelmed with pain > that I forget the simplest of things. > Gentle Hugs...........Doreen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Personally, I prefer moist heat on my joints if possible. The only time I have been 100% pain free since diagnosis is when I'm in a hot tub/jacuzzi (I'm still trying to figure out how I can effectively live in one! LOL) I bought a package of wraps that are different sizes and can be microwaved or frozen. They're great because there are 4 of them in different sizes/shapes for different body parts. I think I bought them at Wal-Mart? I keep trying the cold thing since they say it helps the inflammation but I can't seem to handle the cold at all. I'm glad you remembered the heating pad, Doreen! I hope it keeps working for you. Kim > > Last night in desperation (and because I finally remembered), I dragged > out the heating pad. It has an inside pad that can be dampened in > order to have moist heat. I was just wondering what worked better for > others - moist or dry heat? > > With the moist heating pad last night, I passed out (finally) and felt > alot of relief from my pain. Now its morning with an 80% chance of > rain today and the pain is back, but at least I've remembered what will > give me temporary relief..........Doreen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 On Wednesday 12/21/11, Riordian replied: During the summertime look for old waterbed heaters at yard sales.. they work really good as long as they aren't in direct contact. I went to the local Pet supply dealer and bought an under tank fish aquarium heater that I keep under the aquarium where I have two (2) one gallon pickle jars then sitting over the heating pad. The two jars are still small enough to fit together inside an inverted brown paper grocery bag (to prevent sunlight penetration) and then I put a large towel over the top of the tank to keep the remaining space in the aquarium warmer than room temp. I found a pocket digital probe thermometer which I stabbed through the top of the grocery bag and have found that it keeps the temp inside the bag and brew jars between 78° - 82° depending on how cold the house is. Works great for me! This all fits inconspicuously in the corner of the room until bottling time. Cheers..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 On Wednesday 12/21/11, Riordian replied: During the summertime look for old waterbed heaters at yard sales.. they work really good as long as they aren't in direct contact. I went to the local Pet supply dealer and bought an under tank fish aquarium heater that I keep under the aquarium where I have two (2) one gallon pickle jars then sitting over the heating pad. The two jars are still small enough to fit together inside an inverted brown paper grocery bag (to prevent sunlight penetration) and then I put a large towel over the top of the tank to keep the remaining space in the aquarium warmer than room temp. I found a pocket digital probe thermometer which I stabbed through the top of the grocery bag and have found that it keeps the temp inside the bag and brew jars between 78° - 82° depending on how cold the house is. Works great for me! This all fits inconspicuously in the corner of the room until bottling time. Cheers..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 On Wednesday 12/21/11, Riordian replied: During the summertime look for old waterbed heaters at yard sales.. they work really good as long as they aren't in direct contact. I went to the local Pet supply dealer and bought an under tank fish aquarium heater that I keep under the aquarium where I have two (2) one gallon pickle jars then sitting over the heating pad. The two jars are still small enough to fit together inside an inverted brown paper grocery bag (to prevent sunlight penetration) and then I put a large towel over the top of the tank to keep the remaining space in the aquarium warmer than room temp. I found a pocket digital probe thermometer which I stabbed through the top of the grocery bag and have found that it keeps the temp inside the bag and brew jars between 78° - 82° depending on how cold the house is. Works great for me! This all fits inconspicuously in the corner of the room until bottling time. Cheers..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 Alternatively, as I mentioned in a previous post: As for using candle warmers, please note that I started out using a one quart mason jar and was concerned that the brew was too warm. I alleviated that problem by using an extra jar band to raise the jar up from direct contact with the warmer's heating surface. Worked out good. Half gallon and gallon size containers are not an issue. > > On Wednesday 12/21/11, Riordian replied: > > During the summertime look for old waterbed heaters at yard sales.. they > work really good as long as they aren't in direct contact. > > > I went to the local Pet supply dealer and bought an under tank fish aquarium > heater that I keep under the aquarium where I have two (2) one gallon pickle > jars then sitting over the heating pad. The two jars are still small enough > to fit together inside an inverted brown paper grocery bag (to prevent > sunlight penetration) and then I put a large towel over the top of the tank > to keep the remaining space in the aquarium warmer than room temp. I found > a pocket digital probe thermometer which I stabbed through the top of the > grocery bag and have found that it keeps the temp inside the bag and brew > jars between 78° - 82° depending on how cold the house is. Works great for > me! This all fits inconspicuously in the corner of the room until bottling > time. > > Cheers..... > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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