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Joined: Jan 15, 2004 Posts: 88 Location: New Jersey, USA
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2005 10:33 am Post subject: Ice packs
Does anyone know where I can get a Gel pack that is small, say about 5" x 5"?? All the ones I find are much bigger and I don't need a big gel pack for my injection site. Any suggestions? I tried shared solutions but they no longer carry them.
Joined: Jan 15, 2004 Posts: 88 Location: New Jersey, USA
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 7:52 am Post subject:
I tried everywhere! Rite aid, Walgreens, CVS. I have one that is 5x10 (something like that) and I fold it in half but its so bulky! I just want a small one. I had one from a lunchbox or something but it started leaking so I had to throw it away. It was perfect. _________________ Karen (OneEyeBlind)
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 8:43 am Post subject: FOUND SOME
Have you tried the "Relax the Back Store"? They have various sizes of re-freezable cold packs, very well-made and sturdy, but kinda expensive like the rest of their stuff. (My son and I call the place the "Relax the Wallet Store" ).
Joined: Jan 15, 2004 Posts: 88 Location: New Jersey, USA
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 10:36 am Post subject:
Hey People,
I called (Shared Solutions~Copaxone 800-887-8100) I asked for 2 and she said I would have them in 5 days! Yea!
When I spoke to them back in Sept. 04, they said they didn't have them anymore. I guess a lot of people complained. Whateverd happened I am glad I will have them.
Thanks for all your help! _________________ Karen (OneEyeBlind)
Joined: Feb 02, 2004 Posts: 864 Location: California, USA
Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 1:01 pm Post subject:
excellent, Karen _________________ Disclaimer: Any information you find on this site should not be considered medical advice. All decisions should be made with the consent of your doctor, otherwise you are at your own risk.
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 6:59 pm Post subject: MSAA Cooling Program
Hi Karen
Even though you've solved your problem I thought you (since you're from New Jersey ) and others might be interested in knowing about the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) Cooling Program. Some of their products include cooling gel packs, etc.
This is the main page of the MSAA Cooling Program. They distribute lots of products free to people with MS including cooling vests, hats and plenty of things I didn't know existed.
Joined: Jan 15, 2004 Posts: 88 Location: New Jersey, USA
Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2005 9:33 am Post subject:
Thank you Sharon. I have seen this site before and although I have never ordered from them I will consider it since the summer is comming and it does tend to get very hot and humid here in New Jersey!
Joined: Feb 13, 2004 Posts: 66 Location: Fort Smith Arkansas
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2005 7:47 am Post subject: "Makedo" gel packs...
Hi all, and hope everyone is well.
A friend told me about this, and I tried it-it works!
As most of us know, our meds come packed in gel packs, to keep the med cold. If you need a gel pack quickly, place one in a reclosable bag, and then wrap it in a towel, and use.
It's a "makedo" that seems to work for me! (if you prefer, you can just wrap a towel around the gel pack and forego the plastic bag)
Take care all, and be well! _________________ Every journey begins with a single step...Diane
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