Guest guest Posted January 14, 2001 Report Share Posted January 14, 2001 's dr said when he felt chilled that an electric blankets would help so jesse has and electic blanket and also a electric matress pad. the only problem is that he sleeps on the top bunk cause jake is afraid of heights since he fell off the top bunk and broke his collar bone when he was 4. shelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2001 Report Share Posted January 15, 2001 Rainy Sue: I don't know if this is true or not, but I heard that using an electric blanket is not good because the electricity can cause cancer. Like I said I don't know if there is any truth in this. I only heard from a friend. Sincerely, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2001 Report Share Posted January 16, 2001 I never thought of that. I just thought of the reasons of why not with RA. Thanks for telling me this. =) ~Rainy Sue > Rainy Sue: > I don't know if this is true or not, but I heard that using an electric > blanket is not good because the electricity can cause cancer. Like I said > I > don't know if there is any truth in this. I only heard from a friend. > Sincerely, > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2001 Report Share Posted January 17, 2001 I've read reports saying that they cause cancer, and others that they don't. When the report first came out, I didn't want to use mine anymore. There have been extensive studies done, one link I'm including here is from the National Institute of Environmental Health Services, who's finding say it is safe to use an electric blanket. Since it is a health risk to me to be cold, I have to take my chances. For me, the cold means a lot of pain. If the studies indicated it was a health risk, I would not use one. I haven't researched to see if any newer studies have been done. Most of the concern was with high power lines and is still being investigated. I usually warm my bed before getting in it and turn it off just so I reduce my risk, but I also lay here on my couch with an electric blanket so I am still exposed. I wish there was a better way. a Articles & General info: Your EMF Environment - Electric Blankets. The graph below presents information regarding magnetic fields produced by electric blankets, including conventional 110-V electric blankets as well http://www.niehs.nih.gov/emfrapid/html/EMF_DIR_RPT/Report_18f.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: <Rysu19@...> < egroups> Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2001 9:08 PM Subject: Re: [ ] Electric Blankets > I never thought of that. I just thought of the reasons of why not with RA. > Thanks for telling me this. =) > > ~Rainy Sue > > > > > Rainy Sue: > > I don't know if this is true or not, but I heard that using an electric > > blanket is not good because the electricity can cause cancer. Like I said > > I > > don't know if there is any truth in this. I only heard from a friend. > > Sincerely, > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2001 Report Share Posted January 17, 2001 Hi a, I find this interesting about the electric blanket. Did I read the other day that you have an electric mattress pad? I thought that sound really nice and I am going to invest in one soon. I use to love the cold but now it doesn't like me. I may even try the electric blanket. I called the GI doctor today. The RA is so bad, since I am off metho and clinoril, I am really flaring. Don't need it with school starting tomorrow. He hasn't called back yet. I didn't want to call him. The Rheumy is out of town but he won't give me anything until the stomach problems are solved. The primary is there tonight but I am pretty sure he isn't going to give me anything plus I have to see him on Saturday. He was the one who took the metho away and when I ask him about it, he said no immune suppressant drugs. The darvocet is a joke, just makes me tired. I can't be tired tomorrow. Hope you and are coming along better than you were. Thanks for posting about the electric blanket, I'll take my chances. Me Mom > From: a <aA@...> > egroups > Subject: Re: [ ] Electric Blankets > Date: Wednesday, January 17, 2001 11:57 AM > > I've read reports saying that they cause cancer, and others that they don't. > When the report first came out, I didn't want to use mine anymore. > There have been extensive studies done, one link I'm including here is from > the National Institute of Environmental Health Services, who's finding say > it is safe to use an electric blanket. Since it is a health risk to me to > be cold, I have to take my chances. For me, the cold means a lot of pain. > If the studies indicated it was a health risk, I would not use one. I > haven't researched to see if any newer studies have been done. Most of the > concern was with high power lines and is still being investigated. I > usually warm my bed before getting in it and turn it off just so I reduce my > risk, but I also lay here on my couch with an electric blanket so I am still > exposed. I wish there was a better way. > a > > Articles & General info: Your EMF Environment - Electric Blankets. The graph > below presents information regarding magnetic fields produced by electric > blankets, including conventional 110-V electric blankets as well > http://www.niehs.nih.gov/emfrapid/html/EMF_DIR_RPT/Report_18f.htm > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <Rysu19@...> > < egroups> > Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2001 9:08 PM > Subject: Re: [ ] Electric Blankets > > > > I never thought of that. I just thought of the reasons of why not with RA. > > Thanks for telling me this. =) > > > > ~Rainy Sue > > > > > > > > > Rainy Sue: > > > I don't know if this is true or not, but I heard that using an electric > > > blanket is not good because the electricity can cause cancer. Like I > said > > > I > > > don't know if there is any truth in this. I only heard from a friend. > > > Sincerely, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2001 Report Share Posted January 18, 2001 Hi a, I never saw this message. I will check that out. All this talk of an electric blanket makes me want one, NOW. I am freezing! ~Rainy Sue > > From: a <aA@...> > > egroups > > Subject: Re: [ ] Electric Blankets > > Date: Wednesday, January 17, 2001 11:57 AM > > > > I've read reports saying that they cause cancer, and others that they > don't. > > When the report first came out, I didn't want to use mine anymore. > > There have been extensive studies done, one link I'm including here is > from > > the National Institute of Environmental Health Services, who's finding > say > > it is safe to use an electric blanket. Since it is a health risk to me > to > > be cold, I have to take my chances. For me, the cold means a lot of > pain. > > If the studies indicated it was a health risk, I would not use one. I > > haven't researched to see if any newer studies have been done. Most of > the > > concern was with high power lines and is still being investigated. I > > usually warm my bed before getting in it and turn it off just so I reduce > my > > risk, but I also lay here on my couch with an electric blanket so I am > still > > exposed. I wish there was a better way. > > a > > > > Articles & General info: Your EMF Environment - Electric Blankets. The > graph > > below presents information regarding magnetic fields produced by electric > > blankets, including conventional 110-V electric blankets as well > > http://www.niehs.nih.gov/emfrapid/html/EMF_DIR_RPT/Report_18f.htm > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 I do not get it. Why use and electric blanket when there are articles like the one I have posted below when a nice, heavy comforter will do the job just as well without the risk? I keep the thermostat down to 61 degrees at night. When I get back under the covers after getting up to relieve myself at night, it is still toasty warm under the quilt. Here is a link and the article that connects electric blanket use to cancer of the womb. There have also been fires caused by electric blankets. Here is the link and article. (There are mainstream articles saying there is no link between breast cancer and electric blanket use, but then there are lots of mainstream articles saying microwave oven use is safe.): http://www.newmediaexplorer.org/chris/2007/04/26/cancer_fear_over_elec tric_blanket.htm CANCER FEAR OVER ELECTRIC BLANKET Wednesday April 25,2007 Emma Bamford WOMEN who use electric blankets to keep warm at night could be more at risk of cancer of the womb, according to scientists. They say those who have ever used one are 15 per cent more likely to become victims than those who have not. But for anyone who has regularly used them for 20 years or more, the risks increase to 36 per cent. The scientists believe the reason may be that the blankets expose women to low levels of electro-magnetic radiation. The findings add to the controversy about whether electro-magnetic fields in the home are dangerous. A recent study found black women who used electric blankets for 10 years had a five times greater risk of breast cancer. But other studies found no such link in white women. Scientists at Wayne State University in Michigan came up with the latest findings after analysing data on 90,000 women. The results, published in the European Journal of Cancer Prevention, showed 1,500 of them developed a tumour of the womb. Once they had allowed for other risk factors, such as heavy drinking, being overweight and not having children, the experts found a significant link with the use of electric blankets. Womb cancer affects about 6,000 women every year in the UK, mostly over-50s. Elliot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 I remember the first time I bought a electric blanket. I was about 18 yrs old and I was sick that whole winter. I used it another winter and again was sick the whole time. Finally I realized what was happening and quit. I did not know it was the EMF's making me sick then, I thought it was going from very warm to cold and back to warm that made me sick but now I know differently. I love the quilts on my bed. > > Hi. > > I certainly would not use the electric blanket. I would get a heavy > quilt or two and use that. There are some EMF's I can't avoid. But an > electric blanket I certainly can and do because with that you are > wrapping yourself up or covering yourself with EMF's. What are you > thinking electric blanket instead of quilt or quilts, and, if need be a > hot water bottle or two or a sock or other material filled with rice > that you warm in the oven? > > Electric blankets are very bad news, from all I have read. > > Best wishes, > > Elliot > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 --I hope you can get this link. My wife was a fire lookout at a place that had several antennas on it any we are fighting the state and federals because over 18 people had been diagnosed with harm. As a x law enforcement officer with over 24 years, of course, now my word is no good !! EMF (electrical magnet field) and what can happen ... http://search.netscape.com/search/search? & query=BIOLOGICAL+EFFECTS+OF+ELECTROMAGNETIC+FIELDS+ON+HUMANS & page=1 & off set=0 & result_url=redir? src%3Dwebsearch%26requestId%3D4d8a85b01cf225d4%26clickedItemRank%3D2%26userQue ry%3DBIOLOGICAL%2BEFFECTS%2BOF%2BELECTROMAGNETIC%2BFIELDS%2BON%2BHUMANS%2 6clickedItemURN%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.reach.net%252F%257Escherer%252Fwma%2 52Ftest%252Femfde%252Fe%252Fisfe_000.htm%26invocationType%3D- %26fromPage%3DNSCPIndex2%26amp;ampTest%3D1 & remove_url=http://www.reach.net/~sc herer/wma/test/emfde/e/isfe_000.htm copy and paste ! thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 There are electric blankets built in a manner in which their electric fields cancel out. Probably best not to use an electric blanket at all, but if one has to, try for one such as these, or for a DC (Direct Current) model which at least won't jaggle the cells with an emf pulse 60 times a second...... 18 or 24 volt DC models: http://cozywinters.com/shop/pf-shmf.html http://www.electricblanket.net/p-53-low-voltage-heated-electric-comforter.aspx On the other paw, PubMed reports on a study finding no causal link with electric blankets: (not to say that there may be a link in some people..) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14501265 and another: http://www.annieappleseedproject.org/elblanusebca.html Dave Frace wrote: > Hi all > > Looking for thoughts on using an electric blanket.I live in Michigan > where the wind chill is gonna be 20 below 0 this weekend. Propane has > gotten to 2.89 a gallon here so Im hoping I can turn down the > thermostat and crank up the blanket. I have been reluctant to use it > because of the EMF and thoughts on how it may affect my cancer. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 I like the links Dave Felt sent. Being in snow country also, Lassen county, Calif,. I like the electrical blanket and a window open. p.s. please forgive my typos when I do them, I get so channeled in I sometimes forget to check it. I never joined a support group, but I sure can see a good interaction here!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 In a message dated 1/18/08 9:23:40 AM Eastern Standard Time, gartht@... writes: > partially filled with shell corn [NOT popcorn] what is shell corn and where do you find it? ************** Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 In a message dated 1/18/08 9:23:40 AM Eastern Standard Time, gartht@... writes: > partially filled with shell corn [NOT popcorn] that we pop > into the microwave for 3-5 minutes. They stay warm for hours I think this would be great to take in the car on a cold day in case it breaks down in the winter weather. ************** Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Greetings, While I live in Texas, this for me means no central heat. If we have been out for the evening and it is cold out, [defined as anything below 40F] our home is cold and the bed is really chilly to crawl into. We use old socks partially filled with shell corn [NOT popcorn] that we pop into the microwave for 3-5 minutes. They stay warm for hours and put at the foot of the bed, ensure a good nights sleep. We found that we woke up dehydrated from the electric blanket or electric mattress pad. Bright Blessings, Kim Frace wrote: > Hi all > > Looking for thoughts on using an electric blanket.I live in Michigan > where the wind chill is gonna be 20 below 0 this weekend. Propane has > gotten to 2.89 a gallon here so Im hoping I can turn down the > thermostat and crank up the blanket. I have been reluctant to use it > because of the EMF and thoughts on how it may affect my cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 Greetings, The inferior heating devices are made with rice. Rice can pop in the microwave, which tends to damage the sock and make the contents work less well. Also, rice cools much faster. If you can't get shell corn, barley is a better choice and can be found in bulk at most health food stores. Bright Blessings, Kim Tad Winiecki wrote: > Don't people use rice for this? > > On Jan 18, 2008, at 8:41 AM, szukipoo@... wrote: > >>> partially filled with shell corn [NOT popcorn] that we pop >>> into the microwave for 3-5 minutes. They stay warm for hours >> I think this would be great to take in the car on a cold day in case it >> breaks down in the winter weather. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 Greetings, If I can help it, I take nothing for pain. Kidney disease runs rampant in the family so pain killers are a major no-no. I do use breathing techniques, detachment, compartmentalization, and a bunch of other mental techniques except with migraines. I can't concentrate well enough with a migraine and resort to Excedrin, when I need to. But first, I try vitamin A which works for me, most of the time. I have arthritis in every joint in my body, but especially my hips. I have had it since I was 13, but maintaining a low weight, an active lifestyle and good eating habits really helps. My mental outlook really impacts the pain levels. I have found over the years that if I let the pain get to me, it is worse. If I keep the attitude that pain is not a reason to stop living, the pain fades into the background and does not interfere with my life. For me this works, but I have never known a pain free day that I was not drugged out of my mind, I was born missing a hip socket. Bright Blessings, Kim szukipoo@... wrote: > In a message dated 1/18/08 3:19:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, > gartht@... writes: > > >> or I don't sleep from pain. >> > > Kim..what are you using for pain and is it fibromyalgia? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 In a message dated 1/19/08 9:25:11 AM Eastern Standard Time, gartht@... writes: > Kidney disease runs rampant > in the family so pain killers are a major no-no. D-Phenylalaine is not a pain killer..it's an amino acid and it has made my day quite different than it used to be. Do I still have pain..yes...can I say that the level of pain has changed? Yes..emphatic yes! It's made a world of difference. Take 2 pills 3x a day and let us know what happens. I also add glycine to the mix. ************** Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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