my ice packs are soft, and i have used them several times a day when it is bad. what about the topical form NSAID diclofenac ? supposedly less challenging to livers. i have been avoiding nonveggie carbs since April, to reduce migraine triggers, as an experiment. i think i am in ketosis. i am not gaining weight back. i may have lost it originally from the level of pain i have been in starting in March. i cant use NSAIDS or the migraine meds (they all cause me rebound headaches). i am trying to slowly add rice and smallest amounts of fruit. i remember that there are enzymes that may help you digest the better veggies with maybe less bloat. i am also slow at everything. feel free to send me a private message, notmoff. maybe we can share more strategies.