Deep heat for endometriosis and whiplash: Iris' success with Calopad

She has been plagued by abdominal pain since her youth and only realised the cause some 30 years later: endometriosis. Diagnosed far too late, Iris finally found an effective treatment for her pain: "I am so grateful that I came across Calopad. The therapy product not only relieved my pain in the long term. I can also finally participate fully in life again," says Iris enthusiastically.

But the journey there was challenging, characterised by ignorance and recurring pain. In her experience report, Iris Fehlmann explains how the diagnosis of endometriosis finally brought her clarity, how she found the right treatment method and what tips she would recommend to other women with endometriosis.

The balancing act between a career and chronic pain

 It all started with pain during menstruation at a young age. This pain intensified over time and became more frequent before and after her period. Her abdominal pain and cramps were particularly frequent when she was sitting down, which was extremely restrictive for Iris as an ambitious businesswoman. For years she searched for answers, tried various pain therapies and repeatedly consulted doctors and gynaecologists - unfortunately without success.

Beyond medication, plasters and TENS units

In her distress, she often resorted to painkillers, heat ointments and heat plasters. Unfortunately, her experiences with these were anything but pleasant. While the painkillers were a burden on her body and her wallet and merely suppressed the pain, the chemical ingredients in the heat plasters and ointments irritated her sensitive skin. In addition, the heat from the disposable heat plasters was too weak for her and the temperature was only intense for a short time and cooled down again far too quickly. As a result, these heat therapy products were unable to reach her deep-lying pain points.

Iris also gave the TENS devices a chance. After all, she often heard that these electrical impulses could help effectively against abdominal pain. Unfortunately, this therapy didn't work for her either. On the contrary: "I found the electrical tingling in my lower abdomen extremely unpleasant and at one point my pain even got worse," says Iris. So the search for the right therapy method continued. Iris remembered that warmth was good for her as a child, when her mother used to bring hot water bottles to her bed. She was determined that there had to be a longer-lasting solution in the field of heat therapy. So Iris refused to be discouraged and continued to search for a way to improve her quality of life. Until she finally discovered Calopad.

Pain-free at last: Iris' experiences with endometriosis, whiplash and Calopad

How were you diagnosed with endometriosis?

"It was a very long and frustrating time for me, not knowing what was really going on. For years I lived with the restrictions caused by the recurring abdominal pain and neither a doctor nor my gynaecologist could explain the origin of my pain. I had no choice but to actively look for solutions myself. So a few years later, I set out to get a second opinion from another doctor. It quickly became clear to him where my pain was coming from. After all these years, I finally seemed to have a diagnosis. It was endometriosis. According to my doctor, the pain was due to the scarring that endometriosis had already left behind in my teenage years."

What did you do after the diagnosis?

"Although the diagnosis of endometriosis was relieving on the one hand, numerous new questions and fears arose from that point on: How do I deal with it now? How do you treat endometriosis? Despite the clarity about the disease, it was still clear to me that painkillers and the previous treatment methods would not bring any long-term relief. On the other hand, I was still convinced of the healing effect of heat. But the hot water bottle was not a practical solution. On the one hand, it doesn't allow you to be mobile at all and on the other, it doesn't provide me with the constant warmth that I so desperately needed for lasting pain relief. So I looked for other heat therapy products that met these requirements."

Which heat therapy products have you tried and what experiences have you had with them?

"I first came across heat plasters and also tried warming ointments. Unfortunately, these only gave me a temporary warmth that quickly faded. I realised that this type of heat application couldn't relieve my abdominal pain in the long term."

Why did you decide to try Calopad?

"It was the constant, therapeutic deep heat that the device is supposed to generate that made me curious right from the start. This therapy sounded very promising and I thought I had to try it out. Because it was precisely this constant temperature that I was missing with conventional heat patches and heat ointments to relieve my abdominal pain in depth."

What did the warming ointments and patches you tried before fail to do that Calopad does for you now?

"The previous solutions I had tried couldn't relieve my abdominal pain in depth; in other words, the heat was too low or not constant. So they more or less only worked superficially. In addition, the heat patches had chemical ingredients that irritated my sensitive skin. I had the same problem with heat ointments. Sometimes they even caused skin rashes, simply not recommended for sensitive skin like mine. Calopad, on the other hand, offers a deep heat treatment that works exactly where it is needed without irritating my skin. In addition, the disposable heat patches are extremely hard wearing. Every application required a new heat patch and that was not only expensive but also against my values. Today I am so relieved to have finally found a therapy product that is safe, effective and sustainable. Because with Calopad, I can finally treat myself sustainably." 

How has your everyday life changed since then?

"My life has improved enormously. I always have Calopad with me in my travel case and can use it whenever the pain occurs. I feel much freer and can enjoy my life again without being constantly restricted by discomfort."

Can you tell us about a specific moment when you realised that Calopad really makes a difference in your life?

"Yes, there are several examples. One day, just a few weeks after I started using Calopad, I realised that I was pain-free for the whole day. It was a moment of relief and joy that I hadn't felt for a long time. I had another sense of achievement after a car accident. This caused me whiplash and those affected know how much pain this can cause. Here, too, I turned to Calopad and supplemented my treatments at the therapist with regular deep heat sessions at home and when travelling. And it was simply brilliant, because my whiplash improved significantly within a short space of time. Even my therapist was amazed at what the deep heat could do for me."

You have used deep heat to treat endometriosis, abdominal pain and your whiplash. What else would you recommend to other women with endometriosis?

"If you find yourself in such a painful situation, I recommend that you stay in the "driverseat". In other words, you should stay active, look for solutions yourself, not just painkillers, get a second opinion if necessary and also be open to new treatment methods. In the end, my openness to innovative heat therapy products and my strong will to change my situation led me to Calopad. Because for me, the Calopad combines the warmth that used to do me good in a practical form of application that I can use for mobile therapy on the move and at home."

Calopad deep heat: the key to a pain-free life

Iris Fehlmann's experience impressively shows how the right therapy can put an end to many years of suffering. Calopad not only helped her to effectively alleviate her abdominal pain, but also to organise her everyday life more sustainably. Calopad also helped her recover from a car accident and significantly improved her whiplash. This shows once again: with determination, willpower and the right tool in your hand - Calopad - a pain-free life is possible!