Resources for disability – invisible illness – Charcot Marie tooth
I had one of those, Why didn’t I think of that?” kinda moments when I stumbled upon a photo of a pair of EZ Sox on Pinterest. My mom, when she was alive, would have loved this product. Due to Charcot Marie Tooth Disorder, the neuromuscular disease that I too inherited
If you’ve read my blogs or follow trend-able on social media, then you already know that I love pilates and truly believe that having a strong core has helped me to slow down the progression of my disease and compensate for nerve damage. Since my ankles are fused (no motion), it’s hard to keep traditional…
Fitbits are obviously not a new thing, but I love my Fitbit HR2 as it keeps me moving. This one tracks not just my steps, but also my heart rate, calories and even hours and quality of my sleep. I can read text messages from the screen and I love that it says, ”Lainie, start…
A Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a form of therapy that uses a low-voltage electrical current to relieve pain. It is connected to wires that conduct an electrical current through self-adhesive massage pads. These pads are placed on an area of pain, and a circuit of electrical impulses travel along the nerve fibers. TENS…
Relieve pain from muscle aches, stiffness, tightness, muscle spasms, and cramps. With these wraps that are designed to adhere to multiple locations of your body. There are 11 wraps in the box (3 for muscle pain therapy and 8 for joint pain therapy). They are thin enough to wear discretely under your clothing and flexible…
This pocket-size finger exerciser was designed to help musicians strengthen and maintain their strength and agility. It targets each finger and can be used to isolate muscles while watching tv.
I like to layer chokers with longer style necklaces and pendants. Instead of relying on someone to help me take my necklaces on and off, I buy these magnet attachment clasps. The clasps can be easily connected to any necklace or bracelet that has a traditional claw and loop clasp. Be sure to get a…
This six piece therapy putty set is perfect for strengthening the hands, increasing grip strength, improving fine motor skills and providing a stress-relieving sensory outlet. Each container holds three ounces of putty with different resistance levels for stretching, twisting, pulling and more.
If you have neuropathy, arthritis, or another invisible disability, you may experience cold painful hands. If you have been following along (learn more about me), then you know my hands are always cold and hurting. Finding pain relief for hands has been challenging until now. I found the perfect gloves to help with neuropathy. Designed…
As a leg brace wearer (AFOs), my muscles get sore and tight. And I’ve learned massage is as much a necessity for me as it is a luxury. Going to a massage parlor can get costly. Regardless of how wonderful it makes me feel, I can’t always afford this luxury. So I found another solution.…
This is an adjustable compression type brace that provides relief for painful foot conditions such as plantar fasciitis and heel spurs. It comes with three soft gel inserts allowing you to choose the right amount of upward compression for your arch. It fits in most shoe styles and also provides comfortable support. My daughter gave…
If you wear custom orthotics and want to wear something other than gym shoes, it can be a pain to remove and reinsert them into shoes. These orthotics are a great first pair or extra pair for those needing support. This pair is rated as the best store bought orthotic in the market and is…
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