A discussion of hot and cold packs
Another step away from vacation coverage. To discuss hot and/or cold packs. I’ve known a few in my day. And of course, there is one that’s risen above the rest. My favorite is this one. I just ordered another, so I don’t have to use the one I have so judiciously.
mmm...icey for my head!
So you can see what it looks like, but let me tell you about how it feels: it sits over the eyes and has an elastic band to hold it on your head. Inside it has what feels like round plastic beads inside a stretchy cotton fabric. One of the best parts of this pack is that there are Xs sewn where your eyes go. This makes it so the weight of the pack isn’t pressing on your eyes while you’re sleeping. Or trying to sleep. Also, it stays cold longer than any of my others. I don’t know why.
I know some people prefer heat for their headaches/migraines. I can’t even stand the thought of it. But tell me — do you like cold or heat – and what’s your favorite pack like?
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That does look like a fantastic cold pack. My favorite is a huge one that wraps around my knee/ankle really well. I’ve never had to ice my head before. And I use a frozen water-filled Gatorade bottle to ice my pubic bone. Perhaps that is too much information!
so cold is better, how about for your back?
For my back, I seem to prefer heat. Ice helps as well, but not as much as heat! I just use a big flat heating pad.
I have a lavendar filled tube-like device athat I wrap around my neck. Preferrably the back, and upward closer to my skull. I don’t know if I could handle it on my face. It’s certainly worth a try.
I find ice helps more than anything. And darkness.
Could you email me at suecan at gmail dot com? Just a question…no rush, nothing serious.
I’m very picky about my ice packs. My favorite is a plain one filled with blue goo from Walgreens without the cloth cover. I like them to be as cold as possible!
Like Sue said, ice and darkness. And, preferably, silence (yeah, that’ll happen).