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