2006-09-26 18:32:30 · 10 answers · asked by raysbaby43006 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
take a damp towel in a microwave...it does not last too long but it is effective. Doctors will tell you this. Also, taking a warm bubble bath works just as well and the heat lasts a lot longer.
2006-09-26 18:42:11 · answer #1 · answered by curly 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are going to love this. It is easy and will not get you wet! This is an old country heating pad and used to be heated on a hearth but a microwave will work just as well (especially if you don't have a hearth!) Fill a thick sock with uncooked rice. Not too full, though, as you want it to conform to whatever part of your body that has the hurt on it. Heat it in the microwave - sorry I cannot say for how long (individual microwaves vary LOL) The rice will hold the heat for a long time. Giving the "rice bag" a shake will release heat from the core so you won't have to keep getting up for a warm up. The sock will insulate you from a burn. You can reheat the "rice bag" many times. NO synthetic sox please - use only a natural fiber so it doesnt melt. Be well.
2006-09-26 18:55:01 · answer #2 · answered by Liz S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can put a damp towel in the microwave for about twenty seconds. That should be hot enough to be a heating pad for a while at least. Then just reheat it when it feels cool again.
2006-09-26 18:35:02 · answer #3 · answered by ludlowpj4 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We used to take a plastic bottle (like a Windex Bottle) that is empty and fill it with really hot water. Close up tight, and you are set! When it cools off, just put it in the microwave.
2006-09-26 18:39:21 · answer #4 · answered by msmicki7777 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can make a toddy bag! Take a bag of rice- uncooked. Put it in a small fabric bag or pillow case. Put the rice in the microwave for a couple of minutes. You can make a permanent fabric bag for this and re-use it over and over. They work wonders for all kinds of aches and pains!
2006-09-26 18:47:55 · answer #5 · answered by Carolyn T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put a cup or 2 of uncooked rice in a old sock
tie up the end
warm up in microwave for a minute.. and check to see if Ok temp
test before using
Do NOT use COOKED rice
2006-09-26 18:47:55 · answer #6 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this may seem crazy,but if you boil some rice and drain the water,then put the rice in a sock or something that will hold the rice it will last just as long as a heating pad.I'm creole and it's a old fashion way and it works
2006-09-26 18:41:49 · answer #7 · answered by dejhonna r 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes take a wash clothe wet it, warm it in the microwave put it in a baggie
2006-09-26 19:17:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take a washcloth as hot as u can stand it heat it up wrap it up and enjoy
2006-09-26 18:36:24 · answer #9 · answered by cc 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.narang.com/rubber_goods_surgical_medical/hot-water-bottle.php
2006-09-26 18:59:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋