For those days when the pain is so high it causes dry heaves and yakiness:

If your hair is long, ask your caregiver to braid it back for you, being careful not to let the hair flop on the back. I find the feeling of having my hair brushed back soothing. Once braided, your hair will be securely out of the way.

Purchase a decorative wastebasket, like the one at the left, and remove any top, and you will have a smile-inducing chuck bucket. I think the ones made by Sanrio (maker of Hello Kitty) are perfect for this purpose because they are cute, lightweight, just the right size, and easy to wash out.

The softest sheets are not flannel or sateen - they're knit. Try Lands End's Supima Cotton Knit Sheets. Great for when everything feels like sandpaper and don't stretch out of shape.