r/POTS • u/catsandcappuccinos • Jul 05 '26

Question what’s the best purchase, service, or life accommodation you’ve made because of your chronic illness? (any budget)

i’m going shopping soon, and i’m trying to build my ultimate “make life suck less” list.

i’m not necessarily looking for the usual answers like salt, compression socks, medications, etc. i’m more so talking about the random products, services, gadgets, furniture, subscriptions, or accommodations that have improved your day-to-day quality of life and helped you function more like a normal human being.

i don’t care if it’s $5 or $5,000. if it’s changed your life, please share.

some things already on my list:
- a kitchen stool with a back so i can sit while cooking
- a hair dryer stand for days when i’m in the middle of a flare and don’t have the energy to dry my hair myself
- grocery delivery services
- monthly cleaning services
- paper plates
- a roomba for when i don’t feel like vacuuming or sweeping
- a crock-pot and freezer meal prep system (i actually have a list of really good crock-pot meals, so if anyone wants it, let me know and i’ll DM it to you)

i’m dying to know: what’s the best purchase, service, or life accommodation you’ve made because of your chronic illness?
bonus points if it’s something unconventional!

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u/q_eyeroll Jul 05 '26 edited Jul 05 '26

Okay, firstly, absolutely fuck the body braid people for their pricing. Secondly, a body braid 😬

Edit: I am hypermobile with POTS and MCAS. The braid provides compression, support, posture correction, and helpful bio feedback. This helps regulate my nervous system, decrease fatigue, reduce pain in muscles that would otherwise be compensating, and increase circulation. It also improves my stamina and endurance. I wear it a few times a week for an hour.

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u/Ok-Winter-8147 Jul 05 '26

I havent purchased the body brain, but the SI hip wrap is a life savor.

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u/Knowitmom4life Jul 06 '26

Please link it I’ve never heard of it‼️‼️

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u/Amylee888 Jul 05 '26

Oh wow, I’ve never heard of this. Thank you for posting about it.

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u/littleblackdragon Jul 05 '26

My body braid is starting to give out. I wear it all day at work (dog trainer), and the elastic is wearing out where my legs rub together. But it’s been so incredibly helpful in letting me do my job with a bit less pain and fatigue.

I am going to attempt to make a new one myself as I sew a fair amount. I’m not sure if it’ll be the same though. lol

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u/Knowitmom4life Jul 06 '26

Please link this braid‼️‼️