What's in your AxSpA flare toolkit? Share a photo with the community!
Everyone copes with AxSpA and symptom flare-ups different. Do you have a cozy cave, or place in your home where you go to feel better? What items or activities can help you feel better? If you're interested, share a photo of your AxSpA flare toolkit!
I have an electric heating pad, box of meds and a partner who helps me with everything,
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It sounds like you are well-prepared (and quite fortunate to have a wonderfully supportive partner!) ~Doreen (Team Member)
My toolkit is always near by. A shoulder to lumbar heating pad, the sofa recliner, a small fully dog bed (yes! I took that from my dogs) to prop my legs up when my feet swell ( daily right now), an essential oil lotion, and comfortable clothing. For me, comfortable clothing means no traditional bra. I switched a few months ago to a tank top with built in bra that is very comfy and wearing leggings or shorts and a loose top. Keeping restrictive clothing off my body has helped.
great tip on the bra, can be so hard to find something comfortable. Thanks for sharing such a useful idea! I hope you feel better soon and the leg swelling goes down.
Anne-Marie, Patient Leader
Mine is a video game called Two point Hospital and a hot water bottle. The first one because it's so distracting that you don't realise you're in pain and the bottle for obvious reasons .
distraction is a brilliant strategy!
I'm taking notes as I read all these replies, such good ideas.
Anne-Marie (Patient Leader)
My tool kit is similar, a moist heating pad, rubber stretching cords, neckbrace, Biofreeze, back brace, foot brace, and ace bandages to hold the ice packs in place.
All very good tools to pull out when needed. Thanks for sharing your toolbox! Rebecca (community moderator)
