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Rei

Updated 1y ago

Sharing Chronic Illness Life Hacks and Tips

Thought I'd start a conversation for sharing chronic illness life hacks, tips, tricks, tools, and advice. I.e. easy meals, snack bin, pill organization, routines, etc. I hope that makes sense. 💙

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tummytrubs

2y

Any pill organization/ products would be awesome!!
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tummytrubs

2y

I always keep bland GF crackers and low sugar popsicles on hand for hard days
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Rei

2y

@tummytrubs Ooo I never thought about popsicles
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Ena

2y

Amazon has a pill organizer called Smart Weekly Pill Organizer KIGI Portable Pill Case AM/PM Pill Box It is great
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Ena

2y

As far as snacks...fresh fruit n veggies. Home made yogurt drops.
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AngelBehr

2y

I love pickles. Popcorn is great too because it is usually filling. I eat pretzels from time to time. I usually make a menu and cook one day of the week. I put things away in the fridge or freezer and when it’s time for dinner all I have to do is reheat.
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Ena

2y

Excellent idea AngelBehr. Batch cooking is da BOMB.
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tallgirl22

2y

Kate farms nutrition shakes have been a life saver for me when I can’t tolerate solid foods
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tallgirl22

2y

Also clever fox medical journal is really helpful for tracking meds and symptoms and diet and other things you may need for doctors visits.
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Ena

2y

Omg thax tall girl. I like clever fox journals the media one must be new this year.
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AngelBehr

2y

Where do you get the clever fox journal? And the Kate Farms shakes?
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tallgirl22

2y

Both can be found on Amazon!
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Ghosts

2y

I keep drink powder (liquid iv) in my bag and usually a bag of salty potato chips, it's good for extra dizzy spells. Also, compression clothing (socks especially) helps a little
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howdyy

2y

I usually keep atkins shakes (i don’t like the taste of protein powder and these are great taste-wise and still super high in protein!) around for days when my nausea gets bad and i don’t feel like eating anything but i need something to put on my stomach to help relieve the hunger! I also keep a purse with everything I need for my little emergency go bag near me at all times ready for whatever i need, wherever i need!
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Rei

2y

Are nutritional shakes just protein shakes to keep you full or?
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howdyy

2y

I’m not 100% but i believe so :)
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LittleEmm

2y

@Rei they can be. There are various types. Some are high protein, some include all your vitamins, and some are for absolutely no sugar diets/lifestyles..
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MakGyver

2y

I agree. Homemade nutritional shakes are great! They fill you up. I make ones with spinach as a base ingredient for anemia. My favorite recipie is the spinache avocado banana.
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Rei

2y

Huh, I'll have to look into that. I have such trouble getting nutrition since so much food makes me sick, and/or is expensive, and/or is too difficult to prepare.
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tallgirl22

2y

The kate farm shakes were recommended by my GI, they have a ton of vitamins and nutrients and also pea protein and she said they can be used as meal replacements when I can’t tolerate food. They also come premade so i just refrigerate and drink!
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Unknown

2y

Best word of advice, bros before hoes, keep yourself mentally clean 🥸
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Soskae

2y

Premier protein shakes! They are low sugar and carb but high protein and are super filling. They have the texture of Water and a bunch of different flavors so anyone who is texture/smell/taste sensitive they are friendly. I have a bunch of conditions that limit what I can eat and adhd so I forget to eat frequently and OCD so as long as you can have small amounts of dairy it’s basically the perfect consumable.
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JustRachelle

2y

Get a mini fridge for your bedroom..

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