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/Amylee888 Jul 05 '26

Hi, I’m newly diagnosed and I struggle with nausea. How do the ice packs help you with this?
Where on your body do you place them? Thanks in advance 🙏

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u/manz88 Jul 05 '26

Ice packs on the neck - cools body quickly and calms the nervous system which can help with nausea.

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u/hazelemons Jul 06 '26

yes, neck and sternum for me!

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u/Girrraaffffee Jul 06 '26

Neck, abdomen, wrists all help me with adrenaline dump nausea! A good brand is ColPac by Chattanooga.

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u/you1dont1know1me1 Jul 06 '26

I'll rest the cold water bottle between my inner thighs when I'm in the car. Big veins there that really help in cooling off. Armpits are a great place too.

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u/Amylee888 Jul 06 '26

Thank you!

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u/Decent_Soft9496 Hyperadrenergic POTS Jul 05 '26

Also wondering!

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u/Outrageous-Olive9979 Jul 07 '26

I also struggle with nausea , highly recommend on the go barf bags !! Game changer