so i work at an office in a hotel, and my foot is swollen (long story, but i cant go home) so room service brought down 2 ice packs...one is an air tight sealed pack full of ice, the other is a "glacier ice gel refrigerant". she said "use that one, if you want, it's better..." bu the gel one is for packing to keep your food cold! and it says on the pack "DO NOT APPLY TO BODY" i found out its a pack for food online...but why would she give this to me if it says i shouldnt? should i try it, or just keep it for my lunches, and stick with the other ice pack? weird lady ....
2007-05-25 10:37:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
oh yeah it says on it "NON TOXIC, REUSABLE, WATER SOLUBLE" so at least its not "toxic.." lo
2007-05-25 10:49:07 · update #1
its not from work though. i wa bit from a centipede over a week ago and i had 2 days off, it was getting better but then the swelling and pain is coming back, so i think its infected..and i cant leave because im the only worker in this office...so yea im going to the Doctor tomorrow though
2007-05-25 11:05:41 · update #2
The caution note is probably only is the pack is opened. I can't see something being safe for your food and not being safe for skin contact. But if you are unsure then go with your gut feeling and use the real pack of ice. Both of them should work the same.
2007-05-25 10:46:55 · answer #1 · answered by Jayne 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Body Ice Pack
2016-10-19 03:58:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You actually should never put anything cold directly on the skin--always through a layer of something like a towel. You also should only keep ice on about 15-20 minutes then off about 30 or so--and if it is causing pain, take the ice off. The object is to stop swelling & bleeding--not freeze the tissue. Sounds like the food gel pack probably gets too cold--that's why it says not for body use; but you could use it if you followed the above quidelines. (best by the way--frozen bag of peas). I doubt it contains toxic chemicals--you pack your food in it! Some people are not always the smartest cookie in the jar--at least she brought you something!
2007-05-25 12:05:17 · answer #3 · answered by Diane A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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After a couple of days ice will not be as effective as heat. The heat will dilate (open up ) the blood vessels and an increase of blood to the area will help with the swelling
2016-04-06 23:16:54 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give it a try if it starts to irritate than remove it. I've got the same thing but use it to keep milk cold in my room since I have roommates and my dang little fridge broke. But yes give it a try, it bothers you take it off and use the other..
2013-10-13 17:25:39 · answer #5 · answered by Kimi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The weird lady thinks you are smart enough to apply to body with a towel between you and it. But not so, hu? Good thing you have yahoo answers to fall back on! No one weird here!
2007-05-25 10:47:02 · answer #6 · answered by Valerie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is it possibly the istant ice pack. but if it says dont apply to body then dont. use the other ice. 20 mins on 20 mins off. can you apply pressure to the foot if not it could be broken i would say go to teh ER,
2007-05-25 12:13:52 · answer #7 · answered by gousa1991 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It may contain something that could be absorbed and harmful. Use the regular ice.
2007-05-25 10:47:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's non toxic and you'd put it next to your food then I think it should be fine. Injured at work and they won't let you leave? I smell lawsuit.
2007-05-25 11:02:59 · answer #9 · answered by Emmah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not use it, especially if it says not to. It could contain harmful chemicals that can be absorbed through your pores into your blood stream.
2007-05-25 10:44:10 · answer #10 · answered by Chocolate Thunder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋