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You are here: Ultimate Chronic Illness Gift Guide 2021 Sharing is caring!Welcome! It looks like you might be new here, so I wanted to take a moment to tell you a little about me and my blog. My name is Julie Ryan and I live with Fibromyalgia. I've chosen to live positively, to fight back with diet and lifestyle changes and it's made a huge difference for me. The difference between living all my days in bed, and actually LIVING. I hope you'll keep reading andsubscribe to my Newsletter to make sure you don't miss a post. Thanks for visiting! *BTW, just a heads up that the post below may have affiliate links (some of my posts do).Welcome back! I'm so glad that you are here again. If you've not already, be sure to subscribe to my Newsletter and I'll update you each time I post (and occasionally I'll send you something special). Just a heads up that the post below may have affiliate links.The holidays are just around the corner and with the holidays often comes stress over what to get those you care about. Some of us are easy, others not so much, but below is a list of ideas for anyone on your list who is struggling with chronic illness (and most of these would even be welcomed by those who don’t have chronic illness). You’ll find ideas for every budget on the list below.A coupon book is a great no/low cost gift idea that can be customized to both the giver and the receiver. Include coupons for various tasks around the house that the recipient may need help with (or may just appreciate not having to do themselves). You can hand-write these coupons to make them even more personal. A few coupon ideas you may want to include:A nice cup of warm tea can do so much, from soothe an upset stomach, to calm anxious nerves, to simply warming up your insides when chills hit. There is a tea for every need. Whether you choose to find a single box or two of tea or create a nice tea gift basket (see gift basket ideas below), teas make a great gift.A few of my favorite tea suggestions (links below for research but most can be found cheaper at your local grocery):If taking a bath is part of your friend or loved one’s daily routine they absolutely need a Bottomless Bath Overflow cover. This small item covers the overflow drain on the bathtub allowing you to sit deeper into the tub and get a better full-body soak.Another item for your bath-loving friend or loved one. Whether you purchase pre-made Epson salts (I recommend Dr. Teals or Village Naturals) or make your own by starting with unscented Epson salts from Dr. Teals and adding essential oils, this is a great personal gift that lets them know you care without breaking the bank.Gift and subscription boxes for under $10If you have a chronic illness, you take pills, there’s just no way around it. Having a way to organize all your meds or just keep the needed ones on hand is so important. Having a case that isn’t clunky or ugly is just a plus. Check out these cute pill organizers.Hydration is important whether you have chronic illness or not, but often with chronic illness a failure to stay hydrated can mean the difference in a flare day or a good day. A refillable water bottle makes it so much easier to stay hydrated, plus it’s better for the planet.It can be a struggle to stay warm in the winter when you live with chronic illness. Sometimes a regular blanket just isn’t enough to take the chill off. A heated blanket may be just what your loved one needs. A small throw for use on the couch can be found for around $20, or you can buy larger bed-size ones for more.Even if your loved one isn’t really a reader a book can still make a great gift. If they don’t really enjoy reading (or just can’t due to their illness) consider an audiobook version of one of these.More book suggestionsWhile we’re talking water, a refillable water bottle doesn’t do much good if you’re drinking water isn’t good. A water filter pitcher like this one from Zero Water that removes all solids from your water and greatly reduces lead and other harmful chemicals is a must have.Whether your friend or loved one spends most of their time in bed or sitting up, a lap desk can be a valuable addition to reduce tension from using devices, or just provide an easier way to enjoy a snack in bed.So many of us with chronic illness live with IBS or IBD, but even for those who have a completely healthy digestive track, a Squatty Potty eases tension on your bowels by putting you in the perfect position for bowel release. It’s doubly helpful for those of us who are vertically challenged and often can’t even reach the floor while sitting on the toilet. They also make foldable ones for those who live in small spaces (like an RV).Another great gift for those with digestive issues (or even those who don’t). A bidet attachment on your toilet means a cleaner behind and a reduced need for toilet paper. I’ve installed one on every toilet I’ve owned since I discovered this amazing device.Originally the PillSuite, this pill organizer system is 100% required if you travel, but even if you don’t it makes it so easy to organize your meds in little pouches so that you can take them on the go, or even if you aren’t on the go.Microwavable heating wraps that can also be frozen for icy cold relief are one of the most versatile and needed gifts for those who deal with chronic pain. They come in just about every shape and size to meet your needs whether you need a neck wrap or something to soothe endometriosis pain.It used to be that if you wanted a weighted blanket you had to spend hundreds to have one custom made. You can still do that, but you can also easily find weighted throw blankets for under $50.When you’re dealing with chronic pain, having a body pillow that supports you from all sides as you attempt to sleep can really help. These large u-shaped body pillows are designed with just that in mind.With so many different tablet devices on the market now you can find one for just about any budget. Even the cheaper ones can be a great diversion when dealing with illness, providing an easy way to read books without added weight, play games, watch television, and just stay connected.For around $100 you can provide someone with an entire year of entertainment via one of the many different subscription options available, including Amazon Prime, Netflix, or Hulu. Find out what they are already using (if anything) and get them a subscription to something different, to mix things up.Subscription boxes are a fun way to surprise someone with something specific to their interests or needs. You can give just a single box or you gift them a subscription for however many months you choose. Box prices typically range between $20 – $60. Here are a few ideas for you:The Perifit Kegel Exerciser is a fun way to train your kegel muscles to improve core strength and bladder control. The device works with your smart phone to turn kegel training into a fun game that you can enjoy at your leisure, providing relief for symptoms of urinary incontinence pelvic floor issues. The app includes a bunch of fun games (flappy bird, race course, etc) and you use your kegels as a controller.After 5 years using an Oska Pulse, it’s still the thing I recommend the most and can’t live without. It’s not cheap but it’s worth it for the amount of relief it can bring for so many different issues. It has helped me with everything from a still undiagnosed shoulder issue to urinary incontinence and improved wound healing after surgery. Using the links in this post will save you $55 at check-out.There are a million different pre-made gift baskets out there for every interest or need, but nothing shows love like curating a custom gift basket for someone you care about. Here are a few ideas to get you started:Gift certificates often feel very impersonal, but if you’ve put some thought into it they can be one of the most personal and appreciated gifts you can give. Consider giving a gift certificate for something that your friend or loved one wouldn’t likely buy for themselves, or something that is maybe a bit of a splurge for them. Gift certificates allow them to get the gift at a time that is most useful for them. A few ideas:This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.Spoonie. Fibro Warrior. E-health advocate.Julie Ryan was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2010 and endometriosis in 2012. She's lived with chronic migraine most of her life. In 2019 she was diagnosed with inter-cranial hypertension.Julie has a degree in Psychology, and works as a freelance writer and marketer. Freelance work allows her to work when she can and not be tied to a desk or a schedule. Julie believes in living an inspired life despite chronic illness."I have chronic illness, it doesn't have me."More about JulieBlog title inspired by The Spoon Theory, by Christine Miserandino, an excellent explanation of what it's like to live with invisible illness. Read More…I am not a doctor. I do not claim to be a doctor. I do not play a doctor on TV or the internet. I simply share my experiences and what has worked for me. We are all different and before you try any new treatment, exercise, supplement, etc you should talk with your doctor (the real one, not the one on TV). 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You are here: Ultimate Chronic Illness Gift Guide 2021 Sharing is caring!Welcome! It looks like you might be new here, so I wanted to take a moment to tell you a little about me and my blog. My name is Julie Ryan and I live with Fibromyalgia. I've chosen to live positively, to fight back with diet and lifestyle changes and it's made a huge difference for me. The difference between living all my days in bed, and actually LIVING. I hope you'll keep reading andsubscribe to my Newsletter to make sure you don't miss a post. Thanks for visiting! *BTW, just a heads up that the post below may have...

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