Can this gel pack be used for just freezing, what about heat
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It says you can use it for heat also but I haven't tried it. I dont want to risk it so I use a heating pad for heat.
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Julia, I was about to answer 'no' but decided to look at the thing before sending a knee-jerk response -- and to my surprise per the instructions on the back it can be heated either in the microwave or on top of the stove.
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I have used it for heat and it holds up very well to microwaving. Actually holds much better then the expensive "pearl" type heat packs. Usually about 1-2 minutes is long enough, depending on the strength of your microwave and how hot you want it.
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Not that I know of...I've never tried. The pack consists of little gelatin beads so I'd be scared to melt them if heated another way.
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The gel packs are 5" x 10.5". The wrap holds two packs at the same time. I used both to cool the entire shoulder. The packs stayed cold for about 20 minutes. I have not used them as hot packs.
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Ernestine, you have a couple of options. You can refrigerate it, but it is large. We take a blue ice pack wrapped in a towel and then wrap the gel pad around it. My husband uses it as a body pillow. Another blue ice pack is under his pillow. The gel pad heats up if you don't have the ice pack on it.
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I wouldn't recommend it, I don't think they hold their "freeze" very long at all. I'd use a small freezer pack instead.
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I sent an e-mail to Caddy Wraps with this same question and I was told you can heat the packs in hot water (and he advised to wear gloves when putting them in the face caddy because it'll be really hot). I'm going to try it (probably not *boiling* but just hot water)
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I only did cold. But if you purchase packs which you can heat (probably microwave) you can insert these into pouches and use..
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Yes. You can freeze it or heat it in the microwave, depending on your need. I had a total knee replacement, and this is the best cold pack I've found. I actually bought 2 so that I could freeze one while using the other. You can also move around while using this, though you'll probably have to readjust it once you plant yourself again!
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I froze mine. It has special extra long lasting cubes in the gel and will stay ultra cold for an hour. You will freeze before it thaws.
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It's a gel pack. Unfortunately, I can't help with how long the heat/cold lasts as I didn't use it after trying it twice. For me, it was uncomfortable unless you are standing all the time. I am not and sitting with this is very uncomfortable. Sorry I couldn't offer more.
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Hi, I have been using one for years.No gel pack.It has an inner heat pack that pulls mpisture from the sir. It stay dry,but when you tun it on and it heats up it allows moist heat to penetrate into your muscles. I have sever back issues.Have had several surgeries, fractures and a birth defect .I have tried all kinds! This is the best. Get the one with the timer.I have tried to one that you hold down and the lever type breaks. The One with buttons that do the auto timer are great!
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The gel is not technically cold. The idea behind gel is that it disperses your body heat, so it keeps you from getting overly hot. Most materials hold heat, but gel is one of the few that doesnt.
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I wouldn't see why not. You do need to soak these in water before use, in order to create the gel inside the pouch - but afterwards, I think your cooler would be fine with a mixture of dry ice and these gel packs.
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I would probably use this vest in conjunction with gel packs. The individual ice pockets are joined together in sheets, but the pockets are fairly small, so they 'melt' quicker than gel packs. That being said, though, I LOVE my vest. I don't use it nearly as often as you have to, but it works well for me in the summer. If you only ice your back, you can keep the two front panels in the freezer while you use the back panel, then keep switching them out as needed. Use the gel packs in between if the vest packs don't refreeze fast enough. I hope this helps!
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I have not tried it heated. I usually like the pack cold because I have back problems and this reduces inflammation. I am sorry I could not help, however, I think I will try it later on today and let you know how the pac is heated.
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I use them all the time like that, except I put produce on them in AZ heat. They really help keep things fresh. However, I think Flexi Freeze works a little better. I sometimes can feel the sticky gel stuff on my hands.
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My husband uses it to ice his knees after taking a shower & before going to work. It slowly melts over a period of 2 hours, out of the freezer, on the human body. I used to take them in a small cooler for after physical therapy & as long as the cooler is cold to start with, they lasted about the same. I have placed them in freezer bags about the same size for multiple use. The seams on these newer ones are fragile, this way, if the gel starts to leak, you can still use it. We used the one he got at the hospital for 5 years--but we took really good care of it. That's how we got the name & information to get the new ones, but we didn't need a case. I'm glad amazon offers them as an add on. Saves $. My husband uses it to ice his knees after taking a shower & before going to work. It slowly melts over a period of 2 hours, out of the freezer, on the human body. I used to take them in a small cooler for after physical therapy & as long as the cooler is cold to start with, they lasted about the same. I have placed them in freezer bags about the same size for multiple use. The seams on these newer ones are fragile, this way, if the gel starts to leak, you can still use it. We used the one he got at the hospital for 5 years--but we took really good care of it. That's how we got the name &... » Read More My husband uses it to ice his knees after taking a shower & before going to work. It slowly melts over a period of 2 hours, out of the freezer, on the human body. I used to take them in a small cooler for after physical therapy & as long as the cooler is cold to start with, they lasted about the same. I have placed them in freezer bags about the same size for multiple use. The seams on these newer ones are fragile, this way, if the gel starts to leak, you can still use it. We used the one he got at the hospital for 5 years--but we took really good care of it. That's how we got the name & information to get the new ones, but we didn't need a case. I'm glad amazon offers them as an add on. Saves $. « Show Less