My mother is a real trooper. She will minimize anything that is hurting and there have been times in our lives when I was shocked to find out she was in real pain because she just kept going without complaint. For her to show me her hand, I knew it had to be really bothering her. Most likely because she couldn't play the piano due to the swelling. Thus, the search began!
I knew I wanted a glove, not just an ice pack that would lay on her hand. Mom isn't going to sit still long enough for the cold to help the swelling. I bought the glove with the assurance of next day delivery. The afternoon the ice pack glove arrived, I put it in my refrigerator overnight. I was at her home bright and early the next morning to see if she could tolerate wearing the glove. If this glove didn't work, I would be back at my computer seeking out something else to try.
The ice glove immediately soothed the pain in her hand, or so she said. She could have just been trying to make me feel better, but after 30 minutes, I could see it was reducing the swelling. We put it in the freezer for 20 minutes then and put it back on her hand. After another 30 minutes, she was able to close her hand. I suspect with some pain she closed her hand, but there was clear improvement. After that, I went home, but she told me that she wore it most of the day and her hand was much better.
She is now keeping the ice pack glove in her refrigerator and using it when needed. She isn't going to stop working or playing the piano. The arthritis could flare up again at any time, especially during the summer heat. Having the ice glove on hand and ready to use is simply smart.
Hand Ice Pack Glove
I have already purchased an ice pack glove to keep in my refrigerator at all times. You never know when it will be needed.
I prefer the glove style to the mitt so you can still use your fingers when wearing the glove.
The cold only lasts about 30 minutes at a time. Having two gloves might be preferred so you can alternate them. Wear one while the other is cooling back down.
- Made of Lycra fabric and thick solid gel
- Velcro fastening wrist strap attached
- Freeze for cold therapy
- Microwave for heat therapy
- Reusable
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Now THAT is really clever. I did not know such a handy (pun intended) ice pack was available. Seriously, it appears this glove type ice pack is perfect for a swollen hand. And happy for your mom that you found this good solution.
ReplyDeleteNow, do they make such a one for a swollen foot as I had a dilly of a time trying to keep a regular ice pack on my swollen foot last week?
Yes, there is a ice foot sock available. Actually, there are several depending on your preferences. I think I would like https://amzn.to/45Sp2bd because you can put the ice pack on the top or bottom of your foot, wherever it hurts. Of course, the socks are washable since the ice pack is separate from the sock.
DeleteOh, how I wish I had known about something like this when my mother was alive! She designed and taught the most exquisite Japanese embroidery techniques, but in her later years she had painful arthritis in her hands. This glove would have been a godsend. Thank you so much for the review and recommendation!
ReplyDeleteThe glove really is amazing! A bit heavier than I expected, but it is wonderful to be able to wear it (instead of sitting with an ice pack on top of the hand) and to still be able to use your fingers & hands.
DeleteThis sounds like a wonderful product. Thank you so much for sharing. I think I will go online shopping and see if they have something similar for feet.
ReplyDeleteThere are definitely ice pack socks & wraps. We haven't tried in of them, but I liked the looks of this one simply because you could put an ice pack on the top or the bottom. https://amzn.to/45Sp2bd
DeleteThis is a FANTASTIC idea. Wow I could get use out of this. I have a friend who suffers with hot feet at night, I wonder if they make this for feet?
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