StreetWalker Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Is there any way to get a decent heating pad (for my back) from the VA? The crap one finds in stores now days doesn't last 6 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlie Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Talk to your VAMC PCP and get one through prosthetics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetWalker Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 Thanks. I wasn't sure if they were available or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpcDearman Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Ask for the gel ones. These are AWESOME. They can be heated in the microwave for 1 minute intervals and frozen overnight for an icepak. They even have velcro straps for snugness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Pete53 Posted June 2, 2012 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted June 2, 2012 You can fill a sock with rice than heat it in microwave for a makeshift heat pad. It really works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmoe Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Go to walmart and get an electric one maybe 20$ but they work good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetWalker Posted June 3, 2012 Author Share Posted June 3, 2012 Go to walmart and get an electric one maybe 20$ but they work good Yeah they do work. Only problem is they only last a few months. Also the auto-off is a PITA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Is there any way to get a decent heating pad (for my back) from the VA? The crap one finds in stores now days doesn't last 6 months.
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