Gadgets that Make My Life with Chronic Illness Easier

1. The PillSuite – What illness it helps? All of them.

Before the PillSuite if we were travelling I’d put my pills in their usual pillbox then put packaging tape over each day so that it wouldn’t open in transit.

If I wanted to go out for breakfast I’d often do so with a pocket full of pills (or if I thought about it, a ziplock baggy full of pills). The PillSuite changed that because now I can easily package up my pills into easy little “suites” making taking meds on-the-go so much easier.

2. Luxe Bidet – What illness it helps? IBS

This is the thing I miss most when I’m not at home. And, as far as I’m concerned it’s a must-have for anyone living with IBS (or anyone who poops for that matter). My husband loves this thing just as much as I do, so it’s definitely not just for those with IBS. Wiping sucks, this makes it easier. That is all.

3. Bath Overflow Cover – What illness it helps? Fibromyalgia (and all of them)

I love my nightly bath, but I hate not being covered with water when I’m in the bath. Those shallow tubs in hotels just don’t work for me. Our tub is pretty deep but even if leaves way too much of me uncovered. The answer is in an overflow cover. This fits over the overflow drain, allowing for an extra 2-3 inches of water in the bathtub. Best part is the price (under $10).

4. Posture Pump® – What illness it helps? Chronic neck pain (herniated discs)

I didn’t expect to like this thing, let alone to have it be something I’d use regularly. But, I found that is it just that. I can lay on this for about 20 minutes in the morning and it relieves whatever crick I wake up with, keeping me from having to run across town to the chiropractor. Any gadget that can keep me from another Dr visit is a good thing.

5. Fitness Tracker – What illness it helps? Fibromyalgia / Insomnia

I went back and forth over buying a fitness tracker for a good year. In the end I did finally buy a FitBit. I’m not trying to hit the 10,000 step goal. In fact, if anything I’m trying to make sure I don’t.

I use my fitness tracker as a tool to notify me when I’m approaching what is likely the top end of activity for my day. I also use it to help me track my sleep so that I can work on getting better quality sleep.

6. OSKA Pulse – What illness it helps? Chronic pain / inflammation

I can’t seem to make a list anymore without including the OSKA on it. This little blue gadget has been like a miracle for me. Yes, I still have shoulder pain, but now it’s usually because I’m over-doing it.

Why? Because the OSKA has relieved enough of my pain that I can even attempt to overdo it. I can dance again, I can write again. I can paint again. This brings me joy and that really makes everything better. Save $55 by purchasing Oska Pulse using the links in this post.