# My new Therapeutic ice machine **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [June 23, 2015, 5:42am UTC](https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/t/my-new-therapeutic-ice-machine/1143 "2015-06-23T05:42:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jon\_sparky](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/jon_sparky/32/736_2.png) [@Jon\_sparky](https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/u/Jon_sparky)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2015, 5:42am UTC](https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/t/my-new-therapeutic-ice-machine/1143/1 "2015-06-23T05:42:52Z")
Hi, I received my DeRoyal ice machine today! I bought it used on eBay for $40.00. Works great, pumps chilled water and circulates it through a flat pad, it is temperature controlled, so it keeps a constant temperature of about 48 degrees. You just fill up the reservoir with ice and water, and it gives cooling for hours. I don’t recommend putting your feet on it for that long, I have used it off and on and stored it in the frig, when not needed. I also use it on my back, so it is a win win! [27-image.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/uploads/ben_erythromelalgia/original/2X/f/fadeb20cab8dd35e5ee0c23bcaee3ce27d906b12.jpg) (1.03 MB) ---
**Author:** ![sheltielife](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/sheltielife/32/733_2.png) [@sheltielife](https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/u/sheltielife)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2015, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/t/my-new-therapeutic-ice-machine/1143/2 "2015-06-23T20:18:39Z")
That looks incredible Jon, so more spending for me! I know you said don’t use it for long but the worst time for me is when I first wake up so that could go by the side of my bed. ---
**Author:** ![Domina](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/domina/32/489_2.png) [@Domina](https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/u/Domina)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2015, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/t/my-new-therapeutic-ice-machine/1143/3 "2015-06-23T20:26:38Z")
I am glad you found something that works. Unfortunately the image doesn't tell me anything. Could you please give a few details, like what exactly this \*ice machine\* is? Name, Model, Manufacturer.... things like that - would like to look it up on the Internet. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![Cathyc](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/cathyc/32/220_2.png) [@Cathyc](https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/u/Cathyc)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2015, 11:10pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/t/my-new-therapeutic-ice-machine/1143/4 "2015-06-23T23:10:24Z")
Okay for the ice machine. My husband came home with one after his shoulder Surgery. I never thought to use it because of the problems caused from ice water to the feet.It will actually make the feet wose than you started. I can't take any worse. ---
**Author:** ![Jon\_sparky](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/jon_sparky/32/736_2.png) [@Jon\_sparky](https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/u/Jon_sparky)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2015, 12:23am UTC](https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/t/my-new-therapeutic-ice-machine/1143/5 "2015-06-24T00:23:50Z")
Here is a link explaining the unit: [http://www.amazon.com/DeRoyal-Cold-Therapy-Automatic-Control/dp/B009BZ4KM4?tag=duckduckgo-ipad-20](http://www.amazon.com/DeRoyal-Cold-Therapy-Automatic-Control/dp/B009BZ4KM4?tag=duckduckgo-ipad-20) What is does is circulate ice water through a pad, it transfers the DRY cold to the area that is needed, so it will not make the feet worse. You can also put a towel between it and your feet, if it is to cold, or add more water and less ice. Domina said: > I am glad you found something that works. Unfortunately the image doesn't tell me anything. Could you please give a few details, like what exactly this \*ice machine\* is? Name, Model, Manufacturer.... things like that - would like to look it up on the Internet. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![Lilbit61](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/lilbit61/32/804_2.png) [@Lilbit61](https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/u/Lilbit61)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2015, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/t/my-new-therapeutic-ice-machine/1143/6 "2015-06-24T19:57:00Z")
Hi Jon, I hope it really works for you!!!!!!!!!!! Sounds wonderful. I am new (Lilbit61)and have heard that ice is harmly as it can cause a flare...although if my condition (EM) is a flare it has been 3 months now. I hope it helps you. I really need some friends as am going crazy sitting in chair or lying in bed all day/night ! Sending invites. HAPPY FOR YOU! ---
**Author:** ![Jon\_sparky](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/jon_sparky/32/736_2.png) [@Jon\_sparky](https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/u/Jon_sparky)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2015, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/t/my-new-therapeutic-ice-machine/1143/7 "2015-06-24T21:01:30Z")
Hi, Welcome! Yes, it is a drag to always have burning feet, I have flared for 38 years, so it is not like it can get worse, it already is… If it gives a little temporary comfort, fine with me. This is a dry cool, and can be mitigated by using a towel, so it just makes it slightly cooler. If it gets to cold, I go the other way to numb cold Raynaud’s phenomenon, then I have to heat the feel back up. Amazing thing these bodies, when they work… I will be happily be your friend! Good luck! Jon