Here's my copy/paste list of support devices that have helped me. Some I use daily, some weekly, some I only used for a few months during a weird flare. I've added to this list over multiple years, so some items may no longer be in stock. These are rough ideas anyway. Probably a good idea to shop local or look for the best deal on similar items.
Attenuating ear plugs for headaches. Great for loud crowd events like restaurants or school functions.
Bucket hat to cut down on light and motion during headaches.
Shoulder brace for rotator cuff support.
Compression sleeve for elbow pain.
Wrist brace for day (mine is an older ACE brand with metal removable splint, could not find on internet) and wrist brace for sleeping. Get a roll of velcro hook & loop tape to lengthen the life of braces. Keep the "loops" on the brace from getting matted and losing their stick. Simply replace tape when it loses its stick. Also buy some cheap knee dress socks (I got mine at an outlet store) to use as washable brace liners. Cut off the toe and cut a very tiny slit for thumb hole.
Ice pack sleeve with straps that can be worn on various body parts.
Easier to carry laundry tote with handles that don't hurt as much as the plastic totes.
Leg bolster and wedge pillow for propping up in bed.
Heated mattress pad with 10 settings and dual controls for left and right of bed.
Weighted neck & shoulder heating pad has multiple heat setting and auto shut-off and is machine washable.
Trigger point neck & back massager helps with knots.
Travel neck massager with heat.
Home chair massager. These can get pretty pricey. This is not the model I have (I got mine as a gift a decade ago), just an example. I like the neck massage and heating features. If it feels too intense, try putting a folded blanket between you and the massager.
Foot bath with bubbles, vibration, and heat. I like to add espom salt to help with pain and lavender/mint essential oils to make it feel a little spa-like.
Stool for changing clothes. It's now listed at a crazy high price, so this stool that I have not tried seems comparable.
Stool for shower. This one is very compact, you may prefer a larger one.
If you use a towel to wrap your hair after a shower Turbie Twist style is lightweight and doesn't strain my neck. Using a blow dryer exhausts my hands and shoulders. The towel absorbs water pretty well, so might decrease time needed to use blow dryer (I don't blow dry anymore, so I'm not sure on this one).
Lume deodorant is pricey, but great for those times when it's difficult to bathe. It's a deodorant that can be used all over the body, so helps keep away the stink. It is not an antiperspirant, only a deodorant. I prefer the tube (goes on like lotion), but it also comes in a stick.
Dry Shampoo is also great for those times when bathing is difficult. Helps hair to look more presentable and not as oily.
Love Handle phone grip that doesn't require much hand strength.
Book Seat book cushion to hold tablet or book.
This weather station to track the pressure systems which can effect body and headaches.
I also got a custom made night guard from my dentist to protect my teeth from grinding in my sleep.
I've added to this list over multiple years, so some items may no longer be in stock. These are rough ideas anyway. Probably a good idea to shop local or look for the best deal on similar items. Sorry no weighted blanket recs!
Attenuating ear plugs for headaches. Great for loud crowd events like restaurants or school functions.
Bucket hat to cut down on light and motion during headaches.
Shoulder brace for rotator cuff support.
Compression sleeve for elbow pain.
Wrist brace for day (mine is an older ACE brand with metal removable splint, could not find on internet) and wrist brace for sleeping. Get a roll of velcro hook & loop tape to lengthen the life of braces. Keep the "loops" on the brace from getting matted and losing their stick. Simply replace tape when it loses its stick. Also buy some cheap knee dress socks (I got mine at an outlet store) to use as washable brace liners. Cut off the toe and cut a very tiny slit for thumb hole.
Ice pack sleeve with straps that can be worn on various body parts.
Easier to carry laundry tote with handles that don't hurt as much as the plastic totes.
Leg bolster and wedge pillow for propping up in bed. Various pillows can also be used to support sexual activity.
Heated mattress pad with 10 settings and dual controls for left and right of bed.
Weighted neck & shoulder heating pad has multiple heat setting, auto shut-off, and is machine washable.
Trigger point neck & back massager helps with knots.
Travel neck massager with heat.
Home chair massager. These can get pretty pricey. This is not the model I have (I got mine as a gift a decade ago), just an example. I like the neck massage and heating features. If it feels too intense, try putting a folded blanket between you and the massager.
Foot bath with bubbles, vibration, and heat. I like to add espom salt to help with pain and lavender/mint essential oils to make it feel a little spa-like.
Stool for changing clothes. It's now listed at a crazy high price, so this stool that I have not tried seems comparable.
Stool for shower. This one is very compact, you may prefer a larger one.
If you use a towel to wrap your hair after a shower Turbie Twist style is lightweight and doesn't strain my neck. Using a blow dryer exhausts my hands and shoulders. The towel absorbs water pretty well, so might decrease time needed to use blow dryer (I don't blow dry anymore, so I'm not sure on this one).
Lume deodorant is pricey, but great for those times when it's difficult to bathe. It's a deodorant that can be used all over the body, so helps keep away the stink. It is not an antiperspirant, only a deodorant. I prefer the tube (goes on like lotion), but it also comes in a stick.
Dry Shampoo is also great for those times when bathing is difficult. Helps hair to look more presentable and not as oily.
Love Handle phone grip that doesn't require much hand strength.
Book Seat book cushion to hold tablet or book.
This weather station to track the pressure systems which can effect body and headaches.
I also got a custom made night guard from my dentist to protect my teeth from grinding in my sleep.
Some of these items I use daily, some weekly, some only yearly during a weird flare. Some I used for a few months and haven't needed since. I'm glad you are willing to use physical support devices. I was embarrassed to use canes/braces in public at first, but they really can help save energy.
Hope you find some stuff that helps! Internet ((hugs)) if you want them.
I think anything that is self care would be appreciated... I have had my eye on a heated back massagers on amazon
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DBY2X24/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apip_NEeYk4a66onYJ
I bought one for my boyfriend last Christmas and it is awesome, and there are less expensive ones on amazon too
Just don’t go to the store any extra than you normally would to get them- maintain social distancing! I would be super upset if family members were out and about to get me a treat when they could have just stayed at home- the gift that keeps on giving lol You are an awesome cousin btw ❤️