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Help for Interferon aches and pains

Forums General Melanoma Community Help for Interferon aches and pains

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    ockelly
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      My husband has just hit the half way point in his Interferon year.  One of his most nagging side effects is a constant ache in his lower back.  He gets so much relief from a new heating pad that we ordered online that I thought I'd share the info.  Its a moist heat.  He goes immediately to it after work everyday.  

      Thermophore Deep Heat Therapy Pad    www.battlecreekequipment.com     800-253-0854

      Its expensive (about $100) but has been so worth it to him.

      Kelly

      My husband has just hit the half way point in his Interferon year.  One of his most nagging side effects is a constant ache in his lower back.  He gets so much relief from a new heating pad that we ordered online that I thought I'd share the info.  Its a moist heat.  He goes immediately to it after work everyday.  

      Thermophore Deep Heat Therapy Pad    www.battlecreekequipment.com     800-253-0854

      Its expensive (about $100) but has been so worth it to him.

      Kelly

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        DeniseK
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          Thanks Kelly!  I'm going out today to buy a heating pad!  I've only done 2 days of the high dose but I noticed that it takes all the little aches and pains that we normally have and amplifies them!  Last night my lower back was hurting really bad!  Thanks for posting this!!  🙂

          Denise

          DeniseK
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            Thanks Kelly!  I'm going out today to buy a heating pad!  I've only done 2 days of the high dose but I noticed that it takes all the little aches and pains that we normally have and amplifies them!  Last night my lower back was hurting really bad!  Thanks for posting this!!  🙂

            Denise

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