(Part 2) Best cold packs according to redditors
We found 332 Reddit comments discussing the best cold packs. We ranked the 159 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
Apparently you can buy one off amazon for $3000
Would be curious to see if there's any studies showing if it does indeed accelerate recovery
The challenge here would be to physically move them from the phillipines to hong kong.
You would be better off going from the phillipines to vietnam hidden in normal shipments and then carrying them over-land the rest of the way instead of attempting to cross the chinese border in open sea.
Also, have we considered just sending them a bunch of instant cold packs to help with the bruises? These could just get mailed.
These really are the best:
http://www.amazon.com/Fytto-ICE-Large-Dark-Blue/dp/B007IKA67M/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1406076178&sr=8-5&keywords=mueller+ice+pack
Had them for years and they are still perfect. Go to any medical supply story and get the wide mouth ones so it's easier to put ice in it. Avoid fake ice packs like the plague. Real ice maintains a constant temperature much better.
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You could get one of those bandanna things that you freeze
http://www.thewarmingstore.com/icy-cools-ice-bandana.html?productid=icy-cools-ice-bandana&channelid=FROOG&utm_source=CSE&utm_medium=GoogleShopping&utm_campaign=SolidCactus
https://www.amazon.com/Wraptor-ThermaFreeze-Bandana-including-Insert/dp/B00CRR7ZUM
Yep. I've got a super puffy face and it's been getting worse since I got diagnosed, regardless of how I'm feeling and how my levels are. I'm 30 and perpetually get carded and I feel like I'm losing definition in my jawline / cheek area. I might have to get my wisdom teeth out and I am just shuddering at the thought since I perpetually already look like I got them out 2 days ago, haha.
Have you been consistently weighing yourself just to be sure you're still at your base weight? I'm gonna assume you have but if you're like me and thought your weight was fine but creeped up like mine did it might be a good thing to double check.
Have you been formally diagnosed with Hashimoto's or just hypo? Doesn't really make a difference in treatment but I have Hashi's and I think a lot of the face swelling comes from the autoimmune aspect of the disease. Cutting out gluten and inflammation-triggering foods has worked for me. When I was eating super clean and losing weight for my wedding my facial swelling did go down somewhat (trying to get back to that). Working on cleaning up the diet and doing low impact exercise on a regular basis to help.
Aside from that I find cooling masks help a little bit? My face is also prone to redness so I like korean sheet masks with things like aloe, green tea, etc. to help soothe that. They're cool at room temperature but you can also pop them in the fridge to make them chilly and add some extra de-puffing.
I've also been interested in getting a cool roller like this or a cooling face mask like this to try in the morning to see if the cooling / massage aspects help.
Aside from that I treated myself to a new contouring shade to try and counteract when I wear makeup, haha.
Creepy but they work lol
Creepy Ice Gel Mask
Why not buy and bring a couple instant cold packs like they have in medical kits? Then you just smoosh and crack them, they turn cold, and you're all set. For like $10 or $15 you can get more than enough for all weekend.
I think this is the preferable method, then you're self reliant and don't have to worry about tracking anything down when you need one.
Example: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01637VEEE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_JmbaBbP3S5ZZC
You could get an instant cold pack for your ride home. You squeeze the pack and it gets cold.
https://www.amazon.com/SuperBand%C2%AE-Instant-Cold-Pack/dp/B01637VEEE/ref=sr_1_5_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1510078430&sr=1-5&keywords=Instant+cold+pack
Sorry about the ACL's, I know it sucks right now, but you'll get through it and have a greater appreciation for the little things like walking and just being healthy.
I initally tore my ACL in my right knee in August 2014 and had surgery a month later. I opted to go with a cadaver graft (donor tissue) due to my surgeon's recommendation. I did my research and found that it's not usually recommended for younger patients (I was 20 at the time), but he was adamant that it was the best procedure so I took his word for it. The first week after surgery is the most difficult, stuck in bed all day with your knee aching with the slightest movement. Along with the pain killers, best thing to do is to ice and elevate. I'd highly recommend investing in an Ice Machine it will make your life a lot easier. Ice was my best friend and would alleviate my pain. After the first week, the pain subsides and it's mostly just grinding everyday in rehab to get back to full strength.
I ended up tearing the same ACL again last month playing basketball and I'm getting ready to go through everything again. This time I'm opting for a patella graft because research shows it is the strongest graft. The best advice I can give you is to remain positive through it all. The process is just as much mental as it is physical. I threw myself a big pity party and I had a tough week post surgery because of it. It's very cliche to say, but it is what you make it. Have a positive outlook and be mentally strong, everything else will take care of itself.
Best of luck to you my fellow ACL friend!
Edit: If you do purchase the Ice Machine, which I HIGHLY recommend, it's cheaper to buy the 2 items separately. The link I included in the original post was for $126.48.
Cooler = $45.39
Knee Cyro = $46.99
I got killer shin splints in weeks 3-5 my first go-round. Until I discovered KT tape. They sell it online, at sports stores & even Wal-Mart. I had tried a compression sleeve first, which helped some (actually more so for after runs than during). I also got in the habit of icing my shins after runs (this is handy). But they were seriously miraculously better once I started using KT tape.
TL/DR: KT tape is your friend.
I’m almost 3 weeks post op but still ice after exercises. This is the ice pack.
https://www.amazon.com/FlexiKold-Pack-Straps-Standard-Large/dp/B07J1NCNNB
Most boring is this icepack for my back
Person above was giving the retail unit cost (the GRPRO 2.1 which is a non-medical professional model for the layman).
The one Lockett was loaned was most likely the Med4 Elite which is basically the industrial/medical grade version. The Med4 Elite is only sold to medical professionals and institutions.
Here's what has worked for me:
Edit: Pain is completely normal at this stage. Your body is simultaneously damaging and rebuilding muscle at the same time. Hang in there and take care of yourself.
There’s this. Kinda big and clunky though…
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B079SBGQZ4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_UGVkDbWEY5FS9
I discovered these at work when I raided the physiotherapy freezer as a way to just through the day - I use 3 on rotation but they stay cool for almost an hour each.
Do one better and get these, last longer https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B079SBGQZ4/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_OEaoDb70M9ZZ1
Can't really address #1 but I'll take #2
For my ACL recovery I used a recirculator very similar to this one and was very happy with it. https://www.amazon.com/Ossur-Cold-Rush-Compact-System/dp/B006VWSVW0/ref=pd_sbs_121_5?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=KTKC2RA62AT8M3WP8GTG&th=1
If you're on a tight budget, try a bag of frozen peas. That has been my go-to for after-sports icing for 20 years. In my opinion it holds the coldness longer than commercial icepacks. Downside is smaller surface area unless you can find a big bag. Or just use 2? You can re-use it almost indefinitely. Just make sure you mark it with a sharpie so nobody eats em :(
Instant Cold Pack Kit DIY 50 POUNDS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D1DVDJL/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_rcVUDbQCWZJZW
I'm a flight attendant. Get yourself a food bag. Ebags Crew cooler, luggage works, and strongman all make great one. To keep you food cool, get one of these... https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00YBASCB4?psc=1
I make extra food when I cook and bring leftovers with me. Trust me, as a first year FA you're not going to want to spend your entire paycheck on overpriced airport and hotel food.
Good luck and welcome to the aviation family!
I'd look into getting some no sweat ice packs. They stay cold for a long time and seem to freeze fairly quickly. I wrap a paper towel around them just so I don't have to clean the ice packs. They work really well!
https://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ice-NOR1038-No-Sweat-Long-Lasting/dp/B00WGA9C2O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1498580339&sr=8-1&keywords=ice+pack+no+sweat
I use these ice packs. They’re amazing! I’ve had them for over two years and they work so well! I put one in my lunch box with two room temperature drinks and it actually COOLS the drink to fridge temp within two hours. So you can imagine how good it is when things are already cold. I also use this lunchbox and I’ve recommended it to so many people. I read a lot of reviews before I bought it, it’s held up so well and I really stand by it. I like that it has two compartments too so if you don’t want everything to be good you can put warm/room temp things in the other section.
I messed with my DK2, and any kind of airflow really dries the eyes out. I think it's nearly as effective to cool the carotid arteries in your neck instead.
If you have dry enough air, you can just use a cooling towel or wet bandana around your neck like the military. I'd recommend trying that first, and also a frozen wet bandana (which won't last long.) Then, you'll know if you have to buy something non-drippy like these gel-packs, which are only good for 20-30 min each.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CRR7ZUM/
The real bonus is how a jaunty bandana or cooling towel completes your VR fashion look!
Wow that's scary, hope you feel better and the clot is destroyed quickly. I'm guessing youre on stronger blood thinners? And how did they find the clot in the lungs? Its good you went to the ER when you did. I completely understand the frustration with the calf pain, it was annoying af.
I ended up going to the ER and got an ultrasound to. They didn't find any clots in my leg, but didn't check my lungs. I also didn't really have any signs of pulmonary embolism so it probably wasn't necessary. The ER doctors kept in contact with my surgeon which was nice, but were unable to give me a solid diagnosis. I finally had my post op with the surgeon a week later and he diagnosed it as a bad hematoma. Apparently my hamstring bled a lot during the graph, and all the blood pooled in my calf, eventually forming the hematoma. He still told me to monitor signs of a DVT, but to try and move around a reasonable amount to breakup the hematoma.
The calf pain was quite shitty for a solid 3 weeks or so but it got slightly better each day. I'm started walking crutch free (around 3.5 weeks post op) and now only a little bit of pain in my lower leg (closer to the ankle), but its definitely much much better. I found that elevating my leg helped a lot, same with regular icing. Also, do tons of ankle pumps.
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These 3 products were really helpful:
https://www.amazon.ca/Milliard-Elevator-Cushion-Washable-Elevation/dp/B01BCQ7U5S/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=knee+pillow+acl&qid=1562975863&s=gateway&sr=8-1
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07J1NCNNB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B06XZ5SBD1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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It was a bit painful using the knee pillow and took some getting used to but it helped tremendously. Ideally, you don't want to bend your knee much when sleeping, so I placed a small pillow under my foot at the top of this pillow.
The first ice pack is great as it stays nice and cool thanks to the insulation, and the straps work really well.
The second ice pack is great cause it wraps around your entire leg. I had 3 ice packs I rotated through, started off by icing my knee, then moved it over to my calf after around 20 minutes.
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Hope you have a safe recovery man!
I know this isn't a need as much as some people's requests, but lately my bad knee has been really bothering me. Sometimes, if I sit down for very long I can hardly walk when I get up again. Anyway, I think something like [this] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008OHAC8G/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=27W1ZXX0OXJGS&coliid=I12EP8Q6K17VZS) could really help.
Thank you for the contest! <3
Not stupid, some of these seem intentionally hard to figure out :) This is the one I have, it says non-motorized, but it plugs in and pumps, so I call it motorized. Sorry for the confusion.
Crack ice packs!!! Cool down wherever you are! https://www.amazon.com/Medpride-Instant-Cold-Pack-Inflammation/dp/B07HB67XK4/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=crack+ice+packs&amp;qid=1572113378&amp;sprefix=crack+ice+&amp;sr=8-3
Hell yeah, brother! Here's to three days of lounging on the couch!
Side note... you'll want a good ice pack that can be replenished with ease. I used one of these. With two, you can keep one on standby.
Also, go ahead and buy some spandex-ish boxer briefs (Hanes Max Cool or whatever they're called are awesome) and some jockstraps. Wear the jockstrap under the boxer briefs and wear some gym shorts over those. Put the ice pack right on the goods over the boxers. It won't be harshly cold, but it will feel GOOD.
One other thing: You'll want a cane or walking stick. It really makes life easier when you absolutely have to get up and walk around.
I hope you have someone to wait on you hand and foot, because getting up SUCKS.
I really feel for you guys. Here are some tricks of the roofing trade:
I would die without my electric heating pad. I get rx codeine. And I just picked up this little thing which also really helps
GoFit Massage Polar Roller - Cold Rolling Ball https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B6P9A3U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HLtGDbD7N7CX0
Maybe I described it badly, but it's not that uncommon? It looks similar to [this] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B016KZOSB0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1495928512&amp;amp;sr=8-1&amp;amp;keywords=ice+pack+for+injury). Just a piece of semi-thick fabric that you put the ice pack into, with elastic straps that velcro together to strap into your arm/leg/back.
Are you talking about two separate listings or does the product cross over into different categories like this one that can be found in 3 different categories? Only Amazon can allow a listing to be found in more than one category when it makes logical sense.
If it is two separate listings and the item actually belongs in the Beauty category it violates rules by being a duplicate listing and/or being created to avoid a gated category.
You can also plug the ASIN into Seller Central to find out if there are listing limitations like a gated category. It is hard to give you a definitive answer without the actual listing, but I hope this helps.
I have a giant bag of physiotherapy gel I keep in the freezer that stays cold forever (I think it can also be heated, but I'm not testing it). It isn't this one, but it is similar. I think I stole it from my parents when they were moving. I usually just wrap it in a towel and throw it on my head. But some sort of freezable gel is the way to go if you're going to buy a pack.
A frozen bag of peas or other veggies works pretty good too. We call our gel pack the headache peas.
use a hot, not cold and not boiling, compress to bring it to a head faster, with a bag such as this
You can try something like this before sticking the needle the next time it happens.
Bring your own can of cold spray.
I wear this, pop an Aleve, and drink a couple of beers. Brings the pain down to a dull ache and I can get through the night.
I also just ordered one of these, should be here today, I can update later this week and let you know how it worked.
what worked for me was:
I haven't bench pressed in about 1.5 years. I do sets of pushups, around 35, and I do some pec machine flys.
The stretching my therapist did would make my shoulder feel great.
1.5 years ago I couldn't do one body weight pullup without a lot of pain. Now I do 3 sets (between 9-15 reps) each upper body workout. However I can over do it and I'll get a little sore. Ice helps clear it up.
I might try benching again. Maybe once I'm up to 50 reps on my sets of pushups.
Everyone is different. Age, how well you recover, your tolerance for aches & pains and the severity of the injury will impact your recovery.
If you're very active and the injury is impacting your ability to play sports or do other stuff then surgery might a quicker solution. I had a friend who was a drummer who had a similar injury. He got the surgery done because the pain was impacting his drum playing.
I had my tubal a month ago (started my first non-BC period in 10 years today... oh boy!). The only things I'd add to what /u/Hiwhatsupdoc listed include these:
I hope those points of my experience are helpful. Good luck!!! I've felt like a new, sexy, worry-free woman since I got my tubal done.