Re: heating pads

From: marianne bolding (ojowojo@yahoo.com)
Sun Jul 15 01:34:18 2001


Exactly what I wanted to know...I figured anything in excess was bad...but how much was excess? You've answered that for me...I think I'll check into the new heating pad, as I "am" using an electric one...I can't believe that happened to you...hope they have healed...Thankyou ever so much. --- TediBrHugs@aol.com wrote: > My friends,
> PLEASE PLEASE be careful with the heating pads. Not
> too long ago I fell
> asleep with one on my back and ended up with 3rd
> degree burns on my back.
> I've since learned that if you must use the old
> fashioned electric heating
> pads use them for 15 mins on and then 30 mins off no
> more than 5 times a day
> or you risk burns to the affected area.
> However, there are new fangled water circulated
> heating pads that are
> available by prescription that not only can't burn
> you but work better. Ask
> your primary care physician or your pain management
> clinic.
> I hope this helps.
>
> http://www.adhesions.org/forums/listcmds.htm

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