Weighted blanket

[Mille21]

Hi has anyone tried a weighted blanket Ive read they can help with fybro?Thanks

[Hazel_Angelstar Administrator FMA UK Staff]

I have 2 and love them. I've is a plain blanket that I sleep with over my hips/legs ... The other is a weighted wrap which I can wear over my shoulders when sitting, or lying

I find that the weight helps to take the edge of pain levels, especially the skin tingly/on fire type pain I get. It also helps my restless legs . Unfortunately doesn't take it away completely

[Mille21 in reply to Hazel_Angelstar]

Thank you Ive ordered one so fingers crossed 🤞

[happytulip in reply to Mille21]

Can you please update me on how you find it? I will follow this thread, thank you

[Paininthehips in reply to Mille21]

Hi, do you have a link as to the one you've ordered? I've been thinking for a while about buying one.. Thanks😍

[Mille21 in reply to Paininthehips]

Hi yes will wait until it comes to see how it goes ordered it from Amazon x

[Paininthehips in reply to Mille21]

Thanks, hope it's good! X

[bantam12]

My late husband was given one as a present, he didn't have fibro but he didn't like the blanket either, to heavy, restricting, claustrophobic and it didnt help him sleep any better, shame because it was very expensive.

[Mille21 in reply to bantam12]

Sorry to hear of your loss and it didn't suit your husband but I I thought I would give one a go will try anything thank you x

[Micafe in reply to bantam12]

Your answer helped me a lot. I'm claustrophobic and I think that blanket would be too hot for me. I guess I will not get it.

[Lunaloves]

Hi.

I have one and I love it. I find when my legs are cramping or in spasm, it helps loads. Really helps apply pressure. I would say only use it when you feel like you need to, I feel overwhelmed by it otherwise.

Good luck with your new blanket. X

[Mille21 in reply to Lunaloves]

Thanks hope it helps watch this space ☺

[Dinkie]

Best present I’ve ever had. Felt the benefit immediately.. got to make sure you buy the correct one for your weight and also make sure children don’t use it. I love mine and can’t wait to get under it. I have seen an improvement in sleep but still I wake up although not as often. Like everything fibro related what works for one person may not work for another. The only down side - difficult to wash .

[Mille21 in reply to Dinkie]

Thanks Ive ordered king

[KateMaguire]

I love mine, for some reason it seems to send me off to sleep a lot swifter than using an ordinary blanket and I don’t move so much so don’t wake up in agony because I have been sleeping in an awkward position that make one of my problem spots flare up. If you shop around on line you can usually catch a good deal.

[fabpup01]

Hi Mille21, I have a weighted blanket an love it. I try not to use it all of the time and I don't know how it works but it definitely helps. I hope you get some benefit when yours arrives

[Mille21]

Thank you 🤞

[Blossom23]

Hello

I’ve just received my weighted blanket. I tried one out last year but sent it back as I had problems lifting it. I’ve now got one a bit lighter . I’ve not tried it yet. They are so much cheaper now as well. Soon as the weather is a lot cooler I look forward to snuggling up with it . I have had fibre nearly thirty year although I think I had it in my teens. What drives me mad is the sweating and constant itching . It always gets worse at bedtime. I’ve had mini strokes a heart attack and lots more even the really bad pain but nothing is as bad as laying trying to sleep thinking bugs are crawling over you. There is not a part of my body that doesn’t itch . I was told the weighted blankets are good for fibromyalgia so I’m hoping the weight might curb the itching . I’ve tried so many different things so fingers crossed .

[Firenze78]

I have one from John Lewis and I love it. Has really helped my sleep as it stops me moving around and it is definitely calming too which I find helps the pain and anxiety. It needs to be 10% of your body weight. Though they are heavy to move around!

[Mille21 in reply to Firenze78]

Hi tried mine last night and find it much too heavy so going to return it😒

[Micafe]

I have the feeling it's not for people who suffer from claustrophobia.

[mybehcetsxx]

Wait wait wait... what I've never head of them.... and everyone has such positive feedback... and theres different weights?

Okay i need to find one ASAP!

I do have a big V pillow which I love ... but time for some Internet shopping me thinks... 🤔😛😘