Ice packs

[Longlocks]

Has anyone ever tried using ice packs on their hands/wrists. Did you find it helped. I currently can’t take meds as my nutrofils are too low and it’s being investigated. Been told I can have another steroid injection but trying to hold back. It’s just my hands and wrists giving me issues at the mo. TIA

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When my ankles were bad I use to put hot and cold packs on them. It did make a difference. If I was out and about I would use a freeze spay that helped as well

[charisma]

The injection would give you much longer relief if it works! Ice packs can’t be on 24/7.

I hope they get to the source of the neutrophil problem and find a way forward for you soon. 🙂

[Longlocks in reply to charisma]

Thank you so do I. I’m not very good at either being a patient or patience lol x

[Thingybob]

I use a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a tea towel so it kind of wraps round/ molds to the wrist n hands . Fab !

[Longlocks in reply to Thingybob]

Though of that but does it not get all drippy lol x

[Thingybob in reply to Longlocks]

A bit lol! I also put the wheat pack in the freezer to wrap round and a small bag if frozen rice is a perfect hand size ! 😊

[Mmrr]

I have koolpacks, there are other brands too, which you can put in the freezer or heat in the microwave if you need a heat pack. I have 2 one is always in the freezer and one in the kitchen drawer to pop in the microwave as needed.

[Longlocks in reply to Mmrr]

👍 thanks great tip x

[Kerensa21]

Lidl’s do great reusable ice or fridge pack one that stays on with Velcro: sitting with it on my elbow at mo & stayed cool for ages out of fridge £2.99 bargain 👍😊

[Longlocks in reply to Kerensa21]

Wow thanks will try and get there xxx