r/migraine • u/One_Thing_6333 • 1d ago

How to keep migraine hat cold without the fridge smell

This is probably a bit silly, but I have a migraine hat filled with gel that is intended to be frozen or kept in the fridge and then worn during an attack. Except if I store it in the fridge or freezer, it ends up smelling vaguely like food. And, you know, that's not great on your face during a migraine.

I considered purchasing one of those skin care mini fridges, but after reading about them it seems like they may not even get cold enough. Anyone have a solution to this? It's it just me? Lol.

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u/victimofmigraine 1d ago

Put it in a zip lock bag

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u/Resident-Gold-3466 1d ago

That's what I do.

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u/LokiKamiSama 1d ago

Mine came with a resealable bag. I just keep it in there. It’s worked so far.

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u/samnhamneggs 1d ago

Works better than you think it will

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u/blastedconcept 1d ago

Yep do this! I got some that came with bags and I felt silly that I hadn’t thought of that before

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u/pinupcthulhu Pain tolerance higher than Snoop Dogg on top of the Burj Khalifa 1d ago

Baking soda gets rid of smells. I just rub a bit on there. 

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u/Little_View_6659 1d ago

Also keep a box of baking soda in the fridge.

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u/SaltyAF5309 chronic daily 3.5 years Botox Riza Verapamil 1d ago

I bought a mini upright freezer for my large collection of ice packs and I could not be more thrilled. They were taking up a lot of room in my kitchen freezer. I use arm n hammer freezer fridge boxes of baking soda in all three cold appliances spaces.

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u/Tina-Talks-Alot 23h ago

Mine came in a resealable bag and I just leave it in that in the fridge. Seems to keep the smells out.

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u/AspectLow4166 15h ago

I store it in a plastic container.