heating pads?

[bren]

Has anyone ever used aromatherapy microwavable heating pads? The ones that are filled with grain rather than the gel-filled ones? I just ordered some and there were positive reviews on the website but I was wondering anyone ever used them here and if you would recommend them?

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by bren

Has anyone ever used aromatherapy microwavable heating pads? The ones that are filled with grain rather than the gel-filled ones? I just ordered some and there were positive reviews on the website but I was wondering anyone ever used them here and if you would recommend them?

You're gonna laugh when I tell you what I use-a hot water bottle.

[bren]

lol I haven't tried that and I thought I tried everything but how am I supposed to lie down with a water bottle on my back???

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by bren

lol I haven't tried that and I thought I tried everything but how am I supposed to lie down with a water bottle on my back???

Well heck Bren, you didn't tell me it was for you, I use it for my yorkie pups.

Mary

[bren]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Well heck Bren, you didn't tell me it was for you, I use it for my yorkie pups.

Mary

yes, they are for me...I should have been more specific LOL...
I never thought of using a heating pad for Max or Abbie...hmm...they're spoiled as it is and already get massages when they go for their grooming appointments . I can't imagine using a heating pad for them, too

[karensu68]

I have one that is for your neck and omg, i love it, just zap it in the micro and it feels so nice around your neck, very relaxing! I also use it when I have cramps from pms-it is the only heating pad we have in our house, love it!

[kalina82]

the aromatherapy ones sometimes smell too much and they give me a head ache. i have one that goes around my neck and while the heat is nice, the smell isn't. i didn't pick it out tho, if i did i'd probably get a different scent.

also, if you are cheap like me and don't want to spend the $50 for hte ones at the mall you can always uses tube socks and rice. we use them at the vets office for patients waking up from surgery. just pop them in the microwave for a few minutes and presto, a portable heating pad for any place on your body. works great for necks, stomachs, and backs.

[YorkieMom55]

Originally Posted by kalina82

the aromatherapy ones sometimes smell too much and they give me a head ache. i have one that goes around my neck and while the heat is nice, the smell isn't. i didn't pick it out tho, if i did i'd probably get a different scent.

also, if you are cheap like me and don't want to spend the $50 for hte ones at the mall you can always uses tube socks and rice. we use them at the vets office for patients waking up from surgery. just pop them in the microwave for a few minutes and presto, a portable heating pad for any place on your body. works great for necks, stomachs, and backs.

I agree. I have thrown out 2 of the fragrant ones because they were too intense. My old standby is a pair of large mens tube sox filled with rice. I keep one in the freezer and one in the cabinet by the micro. I can have ice or heat whenever i need it. After a recent concussion and cervical strain it was nice to have both. (I use micro'd rice sox for the babies, it's calming and i don't have to worry about them getting too hot with a heating pad)

[bren]

Originally Posted by kalina82

the aromatherapy ones sometimes smell too much and they give me a head ache. i have one that goes around my neck and while the heat is nice, the smell isn't. i didn't pick it out tho, if i did i'd probably get a different scent.

also, if you are cheap like me and don't want to spend the $50 for hte ones at the mall you can always uses tube socks and rice. we use them at the vets office for patients waking up from surgery. just pop them in the microwave for a few minutes and presto, a portable heating pad for any place on your body. works great for necks, stomachs, and backs.

I never though of using rice in a sock. I needed a new one for my back but I also purchased one for my neck because my doctor said that have "stress knots" at the base of my neck. I ordered the ones with a lavender/chamomile scent--hopefully it's not too strong because many fragrances make my nose itch . If the scent bothers me I guess I'll make my own with rice and socks .

[Kathryn_V]

Now that has to be the BEST tip I have picked up on YT to date! my hubby is 44 and the ache's and pains are seriously setting in!!! Like bad! And I am always doing teh bengay thing..... UGH! I hate that stuff... you can NEVER really wash it off!

Rice in a sock! I am sooooo all over that! I am going to totally try it out tonight!

And I am one of those who is all about the heat on my tummy when I have cramps.... I think it makes them go quicker and thus the whole thing is over with faster! so bring on the heat!!!!

Can you just hear me???? Honey.. heat up my sock! Pleeeeease!!!!

[BLowry]

I have one....isn't aromatherapy though...My daughter bought one for me...I LOVE IT! it really holds the heat it for a while and very comfy...molds to your body...I would like to buy one with eucalyptus in it...eucalyptus is very good to breath...they also sell them with menthol in them...I would like to try this as well....very good for allergies.

[YorkieMom55]

If you use large men's tube socks, just fill 1/2 to 2/3 full of rice and tie a knot in the top. If it gets soiled just empty the rice in a bowl and launder the socks. It's nice because it's a "moist" heat.

[kalina82]

Originally Posted by YorkieMom55

If you use large men's tube socks, just fill 1/2 to 2/3 full of rice and tie a knot in the top. If it gets soiled just empty the rice in a bowl and launder the socks. It's nice because it's a "moist" heat.

yup, that's what we do at the hospital. except we sew the end together instead of tying it in a knot. its more secure that way, so the animals can't easily undo it.

[YorkieMom55]

Originally Posted by kalina82

yup, that's what we do at the hospital. except we sew the end together instead of tying it in a knot. its more secure that way, so the animals can't easily undo it.

I use it with newborn puppies until they're around 3 wks old. They've had their "thumbs" removed and aren't real proficient at untying my sock knots with their gums. In 5 years I haven't had one untied in the ex-pen....not even by momma's. I'll let you know if it happens .

[kalina82]

Originally Posted by YorkieMom55

I use it with newborn puppies until they're around 3 wks old. They've had their "thumbs" removed and aren't real proficient at untying my sock knots with their gums. In 5 years I haven't had one untied in the ex-pen....not even by momma's. I'll let you know if it happens .

yeah i don't think yorkies have the power to untie them. i've had a couple bigger dogs destroy them tho. usually its the goofy labs LOL those guys are silly and think flying rice is the best thing in teh world