Why I Wanted Knee Warmers
I recently injured
my left knee to the extent that walking and sleeping were extremely
painful. I found help during the night with my Cushy
Cloud Knee Pillow, but walking during the day was excruciating.
At times I thought my knee would collapse on me. This was especially
true when it was very cold. Even though I was also wearing silk long
underwear beneath my trousers, it really hurt to walk. I needed a
solution.
Then I remembered
knee warmers. I decided to search Amazon to see what might be right
for me. I wanted to keep my knees warm, but I also hoped to support
the functioning parts of my knee. I still have to wait for an
appointment with an orthopedic specialist to be approved by my
insurance, and I can't keep ice on the knee all day. (Yes, I know I
want to keep it warm, but the Nurse Practitioner recommended ice
packs off and on to help the circulation.)
What I Bought to Solve My Knee Problem
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I model my knee warmers. © B. Radisavljevic |
I bought a size
Medium. Although some reviewers on Amazon thought the sizes ran
small, I found the size I ordered was right for me. I did measure
before buying because I hate making returns. Some reviewers on the
site I bought from mentioned having trouble getting refunds, which is another reason to purchase from Amazon. Those
who buy from Amazon have better success with returns because Amazon
wants to keep customers happy.
I don't want to
return mine. They are helping me. They are just tight enough to lend
support so that I can now walk with much less pain. Sometimes there
is no pain at all unless I've been sitting for a long time. They do
keep my knees nice and warm, and they don't scratch. I take them off
at bedtime, since they aren't designed for sleeping. When I'm in bed
my blankets and Cushy Cloud Pillow keep my knee warm.
Should You Buy These Knee Warmers?
I would recommend
these knee warmers to people who suffer with knee pain when it's
cold. Although my left knee pain is caused by more than arthritis,
the pain in my right knee, which is the one the surgeon
wants to operate on one of these days, is arthritic. It causes me no
noticeable pain while I'm wearing my knee warmers. The knee warmers also lessen the pain in my injured left knee.
I plan to buy
another pair of knee warmers, because I'll need to wash these
sometime. They are machine washable on delicate cycle at temperatures of 40C or 104 F. One should use a wool detergent and dry them in a hanging position. They should not be put into the drier.
I will probably try the Florida Othopedics Therall Warming Knee Support next. Those are bought singly rather than in pairs. This brand gets better reviews than the ones I bought, but it really isn't much cheaper than the Medi ones if I buy a pair. They are made of a special elastic with warming ceramic fibers.
I will probably try the Florida Othopedics Therall Warming Knee Support next. Those are bought singly rather than in pairs. This brand gets better reviews than the ones I bought, but it really isn't much cheaper than the Medi ones if I buy a pair. They are made of a special elastic with warming ceramic fibers.
What I discovered in
my search was that all sorts of options and brands in a variety of
fabrics are available and there is a knee warmer choice to help
anyone with an arthritic knee. It's a matter of personal preference.
My Medi knee warmers are just right for me, and they help alleviate
my arthritic pain. You may prefer one of the other choices below
after reading site reviews. If you are suffering, though, these knee
warmers can help you. Order some today while you are thinking about it. You won't be sorry.
Angora Wool Sport Knee WarmersFlorida Orthopedics Therall Joint Warming Knee Support - MediumEforcase Unisex Cashmere Wool Knee Brace Pads Winter Warm Thermal Knee Warmers Sleeve for Women MenKnee Warmers
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I'm very happy to know that you've found some relief from knee pain, Barbara. Thanks so much for another great personal recommendation!
ReplyDeleteIt's always easy to recommend something I'm happy with.
DeleteThis is really awesome! I know a lot of people suffer with knee pain, especially as we all get older. I can think of a few people on my own Christmas list right now who might well benefit from your experience and excellent recommendation.
ReplyDeleteHad I known how much difference it would make, I would have gotten these sooner.
Deletevery timely for me as I fell down last weekend and hurt my knees really badly so I have them wrapped in ace bandages. knee warmers would help!
ReplyDeleteHeather, I'm so sorry. Falls are miserable. I hope your pain subsides soon. Did you break or displace anything?
DeleteYour knee warmers sound like a good solution. Glad they are helping your knee pain. Thanks for reviewing this as I most likely will be in the market for some knee warmers at some point.
ReplyDeleteThey were a good solution for me. They certainly lessen the pain. Last week I could barely walk to the doctor's office from the car. She even arranged for me to get a temporary disabled placard so I can get to medical appointments and do other errands without having to walk too far. I didn't' need to use it for my eye appointment today, and I was even able to take a short photo walk in the park today.
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