Originally Posted by scarsick
It seems very very good. Do you ever use it? If so does it have a control for determine the temperature or does it goes always with the same temperature?I almost forget.Thanks, very interesting.
PS and there is an other problem.. I don’t know if I can use these things in Italy. These things are made in USA and maybe they are designed for a different electrical outlet..
I had one for over 20 years. It finally died recently and I’m about to get another. In the states, they’re available at many medical equipment shops, but not at your typical department stores or discount stores.
It functions in a binary fashion (on/off) to control heat within a range, as do most inexpensive heating elements. I think this is not at all detrimental to the effect or outcome.. The slight ebb and tide of temperature is perhaps more likely to be beneficial for circulation.
You would need a voltage converter (NOT just a simple plug adapter) to convert European 220 volts to US 110 volts. Do a search for Franzus mini converter to get an idea of pricing. You would need a high wattage converter like you would for a hair dryer, of course.
Originally Posted by Mr. Schlong
Temperatures don’t matter so much. Those things get hot!
Yes, and that moist heat penetrates, too. I mentioned in my debut post here that I came into PE already discolored from a not-so-recent post-op experience, looking for ways to correct some damage. It’s well recognized here that PE can cause some discoloration, not to mention injuries. Since my discoloration issue has actually radically improved rather than regressed further, it would be a fair conclusion that significant heat is most responsible for the improvement. Like all things PE, one should use good judgement and practices (like gradual familiarization) to use it safely.
Originally Posted by Wamrage
Heating pad=waste of moneyUse a method below
1.shower or
2.rice sock
Resourcefulness is an admirable trait to me. But with all due respect, scarsick’s statement “I do stealth PE” means that he wants to minimize telltale signs, like audible microwave fans and beeps, or long shower interludes. If his desired routine includes heat application in a measured and consistent fashion, and compliance is made a manageable task with a heating pad, it might not be such a waste of money in his case. For me, I just prefer sustained moist heat in a convenient appliance.