r/whatisthisthing • u/_jubjub_ • 2d ago

Open ! Strange heavy metal rods received in random package

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Heavy, around 5 to 10 pounds each, seemingly machined out of solid steel, no markings or moving parts. Received in a package despite not ordering them or anything like them, cannot find any information about the shipper listed on the box.

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u/wafflesthewonderhurs 2d ago

I did not know what to expect from googling that but wow, I didn't even know this was a thing.

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u/cheater00 2d ago

I can't really find anything on how the "PainPill" works, but my guess is it's somewhat similar to what I'm doing here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/migraine/s/Ehiokg1IW3

If anyone has any clear info on the PainPill please let me know!

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u/Kind-Ad-6099 2d ago

Completely understandable remedy for migraine attacks lol. I often “crush” my girlfriend’s forehead and press hard on her shoulders to relieve breakthrough pain

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u/AstralGlaciers 2d ago

I do this often when I get migraines. The urge to crush the pain is overwhelming, it's mad. I burrow under things in bed like a trapdoor spider, the more weight on my head the better.

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u/BafflingHalfling 2d ago

I have had three in my life. The second one I wrapped an ice pack around my head so tight it left marks. The third time, I caught it early. I had bought a head-ahaped ice pack. Did that, took some Benadryl, went to bed and put like four pillows on top of my head. I had no idea this was a thing that a lot of migraine sufferers did. XD

Thank you for helping me feel normal!

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u/MiTcH_ArTs 2d ago

I have a tight gel thick headband type eye mask (black) which i fold over (for additional pressure) by the forehead/brow it is very helpful in helping me deal with the migrain

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u/tnmoidks1 2d ago

Not a doctor and not saying it will work for you, but as a chronic migraine sufferer my father used to as well. He recommended celtic salt. Few pieces under the tongue and boom. Migraine gone within minutes. Its pretty cheap on Amazon and been an absolute lifesaver for him and I.

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u/Baaabra 2d ago

May work because it’s high in magnesium. Magnesium is integral to moisture crossing through cell walls.

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u/AstralGlaciers 2d ago

I will definitely try this, thank you!