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By Carol & Richard Eustice, About.com Guides to Osteoarthritis

Electric Blankets Keep Arthritis Patients Warm

Friday December 5, 2008
An electric blanket will keep you comfortable and soothe the aches and pains in your joints. Most arthritis patients feel better when they are warm. What better way than to snuggle under an electric blanket?

With many electric blankets to choose from, where do you start? A basic electric blanket does the job, but there are some that come with automatic sensors and an automatic shut-off. You can decide how much you want to spend for extra frills -- but don't forget to consider softness too. An electric blanket is not a treat -- it's a necessity for arthritic joints. Learn more about your options in Electric Blankets Keep Arthritis Patients Warm.

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