Electric blankets?

I don't use a heating pad, but do use a microwavable corn bag. You can find them in some drug stores or online. Mine have dried indian corn inside. You put it in the micro for 2-3 minutes to get it to the heat you like (I like mine HOT) and wah-la. It work so well for bad tummy's. I started making them as I like them so hot that I burn them out quickly. Hope that helps.

I use a heated blanket every night for my pain, when it is really bad I use hot microwaved damp towels or the corn bags.

To be comfortable I need it to be between 80-90 degrees.

I've only heard of the rice ones too.

I looove my heating pad it has gotten me through many a rough night. I use it everyday and it's a great investment as a pain reliever... instead of popping tylenol now I just lie down with my heating pad and a cup of tea.

I grew up w/electric blankets and I LOVE them. However, hubby grew up in the back woods of Maine and a simple wood stove for heat and for cooking so he is used to the weight of many covers and does NOT like an electric blanket - not even one w/dual controls. *sigh* It was SOOOOO nice to climb into a "pre-warmed" bed and to so snuggly warm all night long. I still miss "my blanky". *sigh*

C2, I grew up with no electric blanket too ,but the heavy quilts are very rough on my diabetic toes. Yes Potsie I have one, as well as a very small heating pad and one that is about 3 ft by 4 ft and they are very good on aching joints. Warmth is such a good thing for aches and pains.

The corn in the bags I use is called dried indian corn or its also known as feed corn. I buy a 40lb. bag at Walmart. Only certain Walmarts sell it. This is NOT popcorn. This corn doesn't pop. Some folks use rice, but I personally don't like it as it doesn't hold the heat as long. I have a rice filled bag at work for those bad times, and it only stays warm about 30 min at most. My corn bags stay hot for a few hours.

I buy about 1 yard of a dark cotton fabric (this makes about 10 bags), fill the bag (approx 8 1/2" x 11") about 3/4 full and then sew it up. It is a square shape with a bottom seam and two side seams and then after filling sew up the top. This size is perfect for me because it lays across my stomach or side which ever is bothering me the most. You can find the patterns online. And you can make them any size you want. Some folks make skinny tubes shaped ones to wrap around your neck if your neck is sore etc. They also make great gifts. I have given them to co workers and they love them. Hope that helps.

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Gail*Nanners*

I think he would be surprised how on good a heating pad feels on an upset stomach. I couldn't live without mine, and I am in remission!

I have seen them made from wheat and old BDUs (fire resistant).

I have a dual-controlled heated mattress pad. I love it! It helps a lot with my aches & pains.

I have one and love it.
It is quick to heat up and you dont have to do anything except plug it in (I dont have to get out of bed to do it)
The only down side is that you are not suppose to sleep with it turned on.

I generally don't have IBD pains, but I have a heated matress pad cover on my bed for fall and winter cuz I don't like being cold.

:)