A 2023 report says that an estimated 51.6 million Americans live with chronic pain, which is 21% of the population (x). Whether you’re shopping for someone with chronic pain or you’re looking for gift ideas to send your loved ones, this post has chronic pain essentials that make great gifts. Some of them are general products that will make life with chronic pain easier, and some are specifically for pain.
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Ideas for Holiday Gifts: Chronic Pain Essentials
Home Products To Make Life Easier
Perfect Pot – This is very similar to a La Creuset but it is nowhere near as heavy. I’ve used it to make pasta, soup, slow cooker meals in the oven, and more.
Always Pan® 2.0 – This is on my Christmas list this year and I was very clear that I want it. It’s also by Our Place and can be used for many different things.
Kitchen Aid 5.5 Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer – Using a stand mixer enables you to cook and bake as you’d like but with less arm and hand pain.
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iRobot Roomba Combo j5 Robot Vacuum and Mop – Don’t let chronic pain keep you from having a clean home!
bObsweep PetHair SLAM Wi-Fi Robot Vacuum Cleaner and Mop
Ninja Professional Plus Blender – Lots of people like and use blenders, but as someone with a damaged jaw, sometimes smoothies are the only way for me to eat full meals and get all the nutrients I need.
Ninja Fit Single-Serve Blender
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Cuisinart Deluxe Can Opener (Chrome) – I can’t recommend this enough. My hands hate using a normal can opener. This has made a world of difference.
Cuisinart Deluxe Can Opener (Black)
Rinse Laundry Service Gift Card – When I had surgery in 2023, I wasn’t able to carry a full laundry bag from my apartment to my laundry, even to the one in my building, let alone do all the bending and straightening that is required to fill and empty a washing machine. So I signed up for Rinse and I’ve been using them ever since because even now that I’m back at my normal, doing laundry is annoyingly difficult for me.
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Products To Reduce Chronic Pain
Not everything listed here will work for everyone with chronic pain, so if you’re shopping for someone else, make sure you know what specifically works for that person and/or their condition.
Soluxe Comfort Weighted Heating Pad for Neck and Back
Prospera OTC TENS Electronic Pulse Massager
Percussion Massage Gun Deep Tissue
Therabody Theragun Relief – Sand
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I talk about Mighty Well every year because they make some awesome products for chronic illness/pain patients. There are so many different products, but I’ve included some that I think are best for holiday gifting. That being said, Mighty Well has some that fall under FSA/HSA, so if you’re a chronic illness patient and have some leftover funds, pick things up for yourself by the end of the year.
Check out Mighty Well and use code KATEM10 for 10% off your order.
Self Care Case™: Customizable Medical Supplies Organizer
Self Care Essentials Kit – While the things in this kit are included with the case, maybe you don’t want the case! Maybe you’re shopping for someone (yourself or others) who already has a similar pouch they could use. Maybe you’re shopping for someone who already has the case but needs more of the supplies within it.
The Medical Organizer Care Kit
PICCPerfect® Pro – When I had a PICC line, I spent so much time keeping it out of the way. If I had this, it would have been a lot easier. This is ideal for daily use.
H₂O Shield™: PICC Line Shower Cover – This is similar to the Pro, but it’s specifically for showering with your PICC line.
IV Line Care Kit
Compression socks – These are for men and these are for women.
Fluid Motion Backpack – For someone who uses a feeding tube, TPN, regular IVs, etc.
Again, check out Mighty Well and use code KATEM10 for 10% off your order.
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Miscellaneous Chronic Pain Products
12-20lbs 48″x72″ Cooling Weighted Blanket Gray
Drive Medical HurryCane Freedom Edition Folding Cane with T Handle
Weekly Pill Organizer 2 Times a Day
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Weekly Pill Organizer 4 Times a Day
Acedada Travel Daily Pill Organizer
Ice Roller for Face – While this is technically for skincare, I have found that they would great for my TMJ pain.
TheraICE Headache Relief Cap – Perfect for someone who deals with regular headaches or migraines!
Microwavable Heated Reusable Hand Warmer Wrist Wrap
Microwavable Neck Warmer Pillow Shoulder Wrap
Room Darkening Weighted Eye Sleep Mask – While this is another great gift for people with migraines, it’s also good for people with eye pain.
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Kate Mitchell is a blogger, chronic illness patient, and advocate who helps people understand chronic illness and helps chronic illness patients live their best lives.
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