Lilets heat pads

Former Member

Ok, had anybody ever used these? they're like a large plaster you stick onto your stomach and it naturally heats upto about 40 degrees C
My sis gets bad stomach cramp, but doesnt wana go on the pill. The doctors have prescribed pain killers, but they aren't working!
The reason im asking, is bcos they're about £4 for 2, and she has stomach ache from a week b4 hand, all while she's on, and sometimes even a few days after :eek: so, it'd quite expensive!
Let us know what you think/though if u use them pls
thanx
SBG

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I use them quite a lot. I'm not really sure if they actually reduce the stomach ache, but I like them because they warm you up. People say use a hot water bottle to help reduce the stomach ache, so it's just a convenient adaptation to that. I'd recommend that your sister buys a pack and sees if it helps. It would be really expensive if she uses them every day, but if she just uses them when its a really bad stomach ache then it'll be cheaper.

I also used to get really bad stomach aches, but they stopped once I went on the pill, is there really no way she'd give the pill ago?

Former Member

One of my mum's mates made me some oil to rub on my tummy, coz I get horrendously painful periods... I haven't used it yet, but you could try it...

it's from Isis Oils and it's called 'Clary Massage' and it's 10ml's in Sweet Almond...

Dunno if that helps

Ilora x

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Before I went on the pill to control my monthlies, I got hideous period pains. I never used heat pads. I took some pills called "Feminax". I don't know if that's what the doctor prescribed but they were quite effective for me. I also made up hot water bottles which are not unlike heat pads are they? That always seemed about enough. The problem I had was my heavy bleeding. It stopped me enjoying life.

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i think theyd be handy for when out and about and you dont want to take a HWB with you, but would be ridiculously expensive to use all the time.

Former Member

http://www.firebox.com/?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=288

These are just as good, and are re-usable. They can also be used to warm hands. I suppose you could keep it on your belly under your clothes with sticky tape or just keep it on your lap.

Former Member

Originally posted by rainbow brite
i think theyd be handy for when out and about and you dont want to take a HWB with you, but would be ridiculously expensive to use all the time.

Yeah, i think that's the idea!! She's gonna try them next month, they'll be handy for when she's going out+cant just stay in bed all day