Should I sleep with a heating pad?!


Question: Should I sleep with a heating pad.?
Im on my period and cramp really bad and my grandma told me to use a heating pad, it has worked so far..but my question is, is it safe to sleep with them.?Health Question & Answer


Answers:
It should be ok, I sleep one when my back starts cramping up really bad. I just keep the temp set on medium or low. That way it doesn't get too hot...and don't plug it into an extension cord. Make sure it's plugged into the outlet itself.Health Question & Answer

I do, but I was reading the directions one day and it said not to. It also said not to lean against it, & that you should put the heating pad on top of the place that needs heat...Health Question & Answer

i use it all the time, its the only thing that gives me comfort. alot of times they shut off after a while, try it on low or med.Health Question & Answer

it should have an auto timer on it.
because it's not safe to sleep with one on all night.Health Question & Answer

no its not safe to sleep with them because when they get too hot they could ketch on fire.Health Question & Answer

well does it have a auto time turn off thing.?

Well then i'd keep it on til i was 'bout to fall asleep then turn it off but it's still not a good ideaHealth Question & Answer

Just keep it on low so you dont get burnedHealth Question & Answer



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