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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Arthritis / March 2005Paraffin Wax Baths
Does anyone know where I can get a Paraffin Wax Bath in Australia. It seems that most of the places that sell them in the USA or UK either dont send overseas or charge a small fortune for sending overseas. Any ideas? Suzie How about calling around to physical therapy offices and asking if they use them and where they got them if they do. Kelly C. > Does anyone know where I can get a Paraffin Wax Bath in Australia. It seems > that most of the places that sell them in the USA or UK either dont send [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Suzie > How about calling around to physical therapy offices and asking if they use > them and where they got them if they do. [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > > > Suzie Or try calling some beauty salons, the ones that do nails (manicures, pedicures, acrylic nails) and ask them if they have them. I know several of the local salons hereabouts use them during their manicures and pedicures (separate baths strangely). Smokie Darling (Annie) Thanks, I will try these ideas. I am also waiting to hear from the Idependent Living Centre which is a place that sells equipment (like special cutlery, chairs ect) to assist people with disabilities. I hadnt thought of the beauty salon idea, good thinking. many minds are better than one! thanks again > > How about calling around to physical therapy offices and asking if > they use [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > Smokie Darling (Annie) >Thanks, I will try these ideas. I am also waiting to hear from the >Idependent Living Centre which is a place that sells equipment (like special >cutlery, chairs ect) to assist people with disabilities. I hadnt thought of >the beauty salon idea, good thinking. >many minds are better than one! >thanks again My massage therapist has a paraffin bath for hands. If you go the crock pot route be very careful of the temperature and be sure to use mineral oil with the wax. --- Joan I got mine at a GNC store Bonnie > Does anyone know where I can get a Paraffin Wax Bath in >Australia. It seems that most of the places that sell them in > the USA or UK either dont send overseas or charge a > small fortune for sending overseas. > > Any ideas? In past years, a few in ASA have resorted to using a CrockPot for a paraffin wax bath. Some bought their CrockPot at a second-hand / recycle store. >> Does anyone know where I can get a Paraffin Wax Bath in >>Australia. It seems that most of the places that sell them in [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > CrockPot for a paraffin wax bath. Some bought > their CrockPot at a second-hand / recycle store. chief, i know that sounds like a good idea, but paraffin was has a low flashpoint, from what i understand, though you are the perfect person to ask about that particular fact. if that is the case, one would have to be extreemly careful that crockpot heating mechanisms are kept at a low temperatures and one would certainly not want to walk away from a crockpot full of paraffin wax to putter at something else while it heats. y'think? i think i'd even be concerned about purchasing a used crockpot for this purpose, not knowing if the heat regulator on the used pot is even working correctly. kate Kate wrote: > chief, i know that sounds like a good idea, but paraffin was has a low > flashpoint, from what i understand, though you are the perfect person to > ask about that particular fact. if that is the case, one would have to be > extreemly careful that crockpot heating mechanisms are kept at a low > temperatures I never had an experience/incident that was the result of "wax". And every CrockPot I've ever seen has a LOW setting > and one would certainly not want to walk away from a crockpot full of > paraffin wax to putter at something else while it heats. That is true of anything/everything - including a wax bath bought at a drug store or beauty parlor (as suggested by some), any food on a stove top, lit candles (maybe that's why candles and incense don't have a romantic effect on me). <g> > Kate wrote: > [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > stove top, lit candles (maybe that's why candles and incense don't > have a romantic effect on me). <g> Yes, you would appreciate the "effect" a candle made at my office. I had a scented votive candle in a secure holder, and I set it in a safe place at the back of the bathroom sink. Which also happened to be in front of a mirror. Then forgot I lit it. (I almost never did) Got a call from the fire department at 1 am. The glow from the candle on the mirror in the dark made it look like the whole inside of the office was on fire to the neighbors. So I got to go up to unlock the office and blow out the candle. Never did that again. Jo I know they probably COULD leave paraffin baths plugged in for every day use--personlly I turned mine off and unplugged it-- I probably wont use it every day--even though the therapist says to--especially if I'm having a GOOD day....with LESS pain or no pain Crock pots are for cooking food.....the Hometics directions say not to heat paraffin on the stove I don't think it's to safe to heat PARAFFIN in a crock or mini crock pot that's made for cooking food--not heating wax. Mine is a HOMETICS mini spa--I got for $20 --few years ago--and just now using it. Watch for sales on paraffin baths or clearance prices Just an opinion here....better to be safe than sorry I am on the safe side......and don't have a crock pot. Eventually invest in a paraffin spa......safer Bonnie > I know they probably COULD leave paraffin baths plugged in for every day > use--personlly I turned mine off and unplugged it-- [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Bonnie I used a crock pot one winter without undue problems. And I'd have to say it was more stable, less likely to spill than the paraffin bath I just bought. Trouble was, I had a heck of a time getting me and the wax in the same place when it was the right temperature. First it would get too hot and then too cool, etc. A real nuisance. The paraffin bath is designed to heat to the proper temperature and then hold it at that temp. Jo Haven't spilled my paraffin spa yet--only used once so far when I had no meds or creams yet. Extremely careful......don't wanna suffer a paraffin wax burn on the skin. The nice thing is--it will go solid again after you turn it off. WARNING........WARNING......WARNING.. I am NOT advocating/supporting the use of food Crock Pots for paraffin soaks Bonnie Thanks Jo....glad you evenually got a paraffin bath (which are made for heating the wax) and no longer use the crock pots It comes down to using an appliance for its intended purpose I'd hate for someone to have a fire----and have an insurance company/ fire marshal find out--that a food crock pot was used to heat wax---and ball you out for it--or refuse to pay a claim based on that--just like they'd probably would not pay a claim--if you deliberately set fire to your house...... Seriously think about this....before you use a crock pot for heating wax.......a pan isn't even safe for heating paraffin, according to my paraffin bath instructions. Just not......in my opinion......not a very smart idea... Crock Pots are not approved for use with wax.....only food Bonnie Check your drug stores perhaps. Mine was in the cosmetic department of the drug store. Kelly > Does anyone know where I can get a Paraffin Wax Bath in Australia. It > seems [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Suzie The beauty supply stores sell them here in California. I imagine if you looked at some of those places they'll have 'em. Overseas postage isn't that much more... it's a shame they try to rip you off. > Does anyone know where I can get a Paraffin Wax Bath in Australia. It seems > that most of the places that sell them in the USA or UK either dont send [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Suzie Thanks to everyone who has responded - and so quickly! I am well on the way to finding one to relieve some pain. > The beauty supply stores sell them here in California. I imagine if you > looked at some of those places they'll have 'em. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > > > Suzie There are several brand new ones on Ebay....maybe a seller will be willing to ship to AU...or if you have a buddy in the States, they can receive the package and forward it on to you? Janet R > Does anyone know where I can get a Paraffin Wax Bath in Australia. It > seems [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Suzie yes, i have seen some on ebay - thanks. i will get one by hook or by crook!! > There are several brand new ones on Ebay....maybe a seller will be willing > to ship to AU...or if you have a buddy in the States, they can receive the [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > > > Suzie O that lovely parraffin! Soothed a bad flare up--in BOTH Hands today! Had OT today Hands were red--but it really helped. Bonnie Anyone know where one can get inexpensive paraffin for paraffin baths There is always a mark up at stores Any ideas on where there may not be a huge mark up? Bonnie Another place that has paraffin baths is JCPenney However, I didn't see any boxes of the wax--sold seperately there Bonnie > Anyone know where one can get inexpensive paraffin for paraffin baths > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Bonnie In the grocery store where they sell canning supplies. You have to add mineral oil to it to get the melt point right. I'll look up the proportions later. I've got to get more wax too. Jo Is mineral oil the same as Baby Oil, Jo? Bonnie I'm gonna also check with the OT gal too If you have a Woodman's store--I think you can get it there too. I only have 1 block left to add to it---it (the bath) came with 3 lbs. of paraffin. Bonnie Bonnie, mineral oil is not the same as baby oil. It is a medical product. Gwen > Is mineral oil the same as Baby Oil, Jo? > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Bonnie > Bonnie, mineral oil is not the same as baby oil. It is a medical product. > Gwen That's what I used to think, but when I was doing the research earlier today several articles used the terminology mineral oil (baby oil) indicating they were the same thing. And mineral oil is simply liquid paraffin. It sounded like the more solid the paraffin is the higher the melt point. And the more mineral oil had been "squeezed" out of it. That when you add the oil back it lowers the melt point. We have any chemists here? Or petroleum engineers? Jo > several articles used the terminology mineral oil (baby oil) > indicating they were the same thing. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > more mineral oil had been "squeezed" out of it. That when > you add the oil back it lowers the melt point. What an education! Never occurred to me what the source of paraffin was. Animal, vegetable or mineral? (Who admits their age and remembers a radio and TV quiz show with those clues?) Here is what Mary's medical directory has: paraffin (L. too little) A waxy, white, tasteless, odorless mixture of sokid hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum; used as an ointment base or wound covering. hard p. Solid paraffin with a melting point between 45-60C. liquid p. Mineral oil soft p. Petrolatum ... Thesaures: an ancient reptile with an excellent vocabulary. > Bonnie, mineral oil is not the same as baby oil. It is a medical product. > Gwen ummmm, actually my bottle of baby oil lists the ingredients as mineral oil and fragrance. I wouldn't recommend taking it for constipation though, better go with the medical grade mineral oil for that.  SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Simply the thing I am shall make me live --- William Shakespeare You also may want to try the internet for buying paraffin. When I run out , I'll look into that too Bonnie Bonnie Brien wrote and asked: > Anyone know where one can get inexpensive paraffin > for paraffin baths If you don't insist on the scented aromatheraphy types, you can find inexpensive paraffin in the home-canning section of groceries stores and supermarkets. Try KMart, Target, Wally-Mart and other discounters. > There is always a mark up at stores Well, that is how they pay the rent, payroll, utilities, taxes, insurance, business license fees, etc. etc. ... DCE seeks DTE for mutual exchange of data. |
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