At Sat, 14 Jul 2001, marianne bolding wrote:
>
>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
-- Robin