Originally Posted by DeeDee1946
Have any of you made the bean or rice bags. They are for heat. Just make a sleave type bag. Turn right side out and add your beans or rice. I use beans. About 2 cups. Then sew the end closed. You put it in the Microwave and nuke for about 2 to 3 minutes. When you take it out it will be very hot. use hot pads or another towel. Then put it where you need it. I have had both knees replaced. This really helps on these cold and rainy days. Makes a nice gift also.
Dee Dee
My friend was in a serious auto accident (wheelchair for over 9 mos.). Her therapist wanted her to use moist heat. I made a rice bag for her with about 5 # of rice. The therapist was thrilled because she then had her use it as a weight when she started lifting her legs. That was 9 years ago and finally she had to make a new one to replace it this year.