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/r/CBD. Legal in 50 states. Even my health food store sells it. CBD oil does NOT make you high. Another place you can buy it is vape shops.
There are prescription NSAIDs like toradol but they can be murder on your stomach. Hell the ibuprofen is probably going to cause problems eventually.
T3 is like nothing. And acetaminophen is not really useful for arthritis pain. You can take acetaminophen with ibuprofen and get greater pain relief.
Opioids work fairly well but have tough side effects and the potential for addiction, but if she had trouble with T3 she's not going to like the stronger stuff.
https://www.webmd.com/osteoarthritis/guide/medicines-overview#1
I wouldn't resize until you settle down. You could get a ring adjuster in the meantime. I got these (no affiliation) because you could really customize the size. But there are other kinds out there.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G5Z9X4G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Crocs are a blessing for my painful feet. I have a pair of "work" Crocs that are sturdier that I wear outdoors and for long distance, but the ones I wear around the house are the freesail kind - they are a lot narrower than normal Crocs. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LUP45YQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_1CS6C9GMD8BCNNHCTA67
Hmmm
Part of the problem is the support is in the restriction.
Compression gloves can help the wrist too.
I would wear a normal wrist brace, fairly tight, and be able to drive/bike/write notes. Then I'd take it off, feeling better than if I didn't wear it that day, and do some basic stretching to work on the muscles around the wrist.
This is the style I've bought before. It says ankle, but I use it on my wrists too if needed. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DCKMJ9D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_M63SS11YKJC7T5E8KA1T?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
When I write by hand, not very often anymore I use thixotropic fat pens, you can find them on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Super-Arthritis-Black-Extra-Refills/dp/B00JI6DIAQ?ref_=ast_sto_dp
If I have to use an ordinary pen I tend to wrap loads of tape round it to get them to a width I can use, or those pencil ergonomic shapers that slide on that are designed for kids when they are beginning learning to write.
RA is known to have an eye pain reaction on occasion.
Cool so there is some good evidence for K-opioid agonists as anti inflammatory agents.
I don't believe there is any evidence for Buprenorphine as a anti-inflammatory agent as it is K-opioid antagonist.
There is a study run by the same people who wrote the review you linked:
>Buprenorphine had no effect on experimental arthritis (PSI control vs treated: 242 +/- 28 vs 253 +/- 28%).
>Question - is this because buprenorphine is a partial angonist on those other receptors so you increase k-opioid doses limitlessly... or does it just have a higher proportion of k-opioid?
I don't know why K-opioid agonists are anti inflammatory, not my field.
Of the things I use you can get diclofenac gel, naproxen, and a lower strength cocodamol over the counter (I'm on 30/500 but I think it's just 8/500 over the counter). It will tell you not to take naproxen and use diclofenac gel at the same time but my GP is happy for me to take 1g of naproxen a day and still use the gel. Naproxen takes a few days to really have an impact though so maybe ibuprofen for a quicker weekend fix? Not been advised by a GP about ibuprofen with diclofenac though and I'd say for hands diclofenac is better.
I love the magicgel glove for heat/cold therapy on my hands. There's a finger pack so if you buy one you can put the glove on your worst hand and have the finger pack on your least painful hand.
Good luck!
Tell your pharmacy to put an order on file to not give you meds in child-proof containers.
Rubber gripper pads like these are great for gripping lids. You can make your own from shelf liner, or find them at big stores in the $1-2 range. https://www.amazon.com/Chuangdi-Rubber-Jar-Gripper-Pads/dp/B07FLM3YSF/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1Y5G82QS45MW5&dchild=1&keywords=rubber+jar+opener&qid=1606248430&sprefix=rubber+jar+open%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-4
There are a variety of foam or hard rubber grips or even cuffs that can be added to tools and utensils to make it easier to hold on.
Time spent with an occupational therapist will probably save you a lot of time and money testing devices. He or she should be able to guide you toward specific items to help with specific problems.
Buy the hip kit from amazon (it has a grabber, sock putter onner, and other things to help dress and undress).
If you don’t have a comfort height toilet, or if he’s super tall, you’ll want to think about a raised toilet seat. (I personally didn’t need one, but I’m also 5’6”.)
You’ll also want to get a seat for the shower, I recommend the kind with no raised handles or anything, like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000AEGCUI?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share - this is the one that the hospital had and I loved it. You also might want to have a stool softener on hand, they’ll provide you with one but I had to add my own into the mix just for the first couple of days.
He’ll also need a sturdy chair (like a dining room chair) to sit in that doesn’t have wheels. It helps to have a cushion here (I just used a pillow 🤷🏻♀️).
He’ll need some comfy sweat pants to wear. Your legs can swell quite a bit after surgery so nothing tight fitting.
Also I was super hungry after surgery (like after the first few days passed) so have lots of snack options.
The hospital will send you home with a walker/crutches (whatever they decide) and then most people transition to a cane. I got my cane for $20 on Amazon. The crutches my insurance covered.
Let me know if you have any other questions! I just had my hip done last September. :)
I researched online and bought this model. I haven't used it enough to say it works for me long term. iReliev TOP-BEST TENS Massager Unit Bundle for Pain Relief! The iReliev Bundle IS 100% Guaranteed or Money Back. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MERK3TU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_PrdKBb5Z07YTA
Yes, it comes and goes. Sometimes I sleep with a 4% lidocaine patch on my lower back and that helps, too. My PT recommended this book: https://www.amazon.com/Heal-Pelvic-Pain-Strengthening-Incontinence/dp/0071546561/ . About half of what it recommends for pelvic pain also happens to be effective when the origin of the pain is OA.
This is the type I like https://www.amazon.com/Vegetable-Professional-Double-Sided-Stainless-Kitchenware/dp/B08QRNV2TJ/ref=sr_1_17_sspa?crid=24E7SQY1GNPLN&keywords=y+shaped+potato+peelers&qid=1668977143&sprefix=potato+peelers+y-%2Caps%2C301&sr=8-17-spons&... easy to grip, quite cheap too. I’ve been using this type for over 20 years.
You might try the uni-ball Jetstream RT ballpoint pen.
It has a lightweight, rubberized body that’s fairly easy to grip and it requires almost no pressure to write. Really, it’s smoother to write with than many gel pens despite being a real ballpoint pen.
The version with the 1.0mm tip is reportedly smoother and much less prone to skipping than the 0.7mm version, so you probably want to go with the 1.0mm version.
https://www.amazon.com/uni-ball-Jetstream-Ballpoint-Point-1-0mm/dp/B001GXDW8W
I’d recommend giving a fountain pen a try. Something light like a Pilot Kakuno is a great, inexpensive starter pen. The ink cartridges are cheap and come in multiple colours and last longer than regular Bic pens. Honestly, I dislike writing with normal pens now. The Kakuno also requires less of a grip so it’s easier to hold. My wife has arthritis and loves this pen.
r/FountainPens might also have more recommendations for you
If you’re a little handy (or know someone who is) you can buy these bathtub hand rails and install them into the wall. If you rent or need more support, there’s also this style that basically clips onto the side of your tub
- Weighted heating pad. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082V7SY6C?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Prednisone is the thing that’s made a huge difference for me. I’m taking 15 mg/day.
The only things that help with the urethra pain are avoiding acidity in my diet and taking a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate in water when my urethra hurts.
>level 2seeker1938 · 43 min. agoInteresting to hear. I have had mild arthritis in my knees and shoulders until early this year when, seemingly out of nowhere, the level of discomfort/pain drove me to an orthopedic surgeon who, after x-rays and one MRI said I was not a candidate for either a knee or shoulder replacement or arthroscopic surgery. I "just" had bad osteoarthritis. He prescribed AR Tylenol (the lowest dose I could get away with, which is 2600 mg over a 24-hour period), gave me a 20' set of stretching exercises to do in the a.m., daily, and said in the p.m. to do those same stretches one day and on alternating days he signed off on a set of about 14 gentle shoulder strengthening exercises for the shoulders, recommended by his Physical Therapy folks, which I do with these "bands": https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006O09M4K/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_search\_asin\_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Np man. For what its worth, i was keeping mine in check w nsaids for a while (nabumetone). A few people in the ankylosing spondylitis group recommended boswellia serrata, and it really helps the enthesitis. In fact, its stronger than an nsaid for me! If i didnt have neuropathy, which it aggravates, id use it non stop
Will keep you posted how the otezla does. Not too keen on using a biologic
Boswellia Serrata - 240 Capsules... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09H8MR1ZM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I've tried every pillow under the sun including one filled with water. The one I'm using now is the best one so far. It looks like this: https://smile.amazon.com/Findigit-Ergonomic-Cervical-Orthopedic-Shoulder/dp/B09SWRJ1WL/ref=sr_1_18_sspa?crid=3DGXWX1A77C88&keywords=pillows%2Bfor%2Bneck%2Barthritis&qid=1655307897&sprefix=pillows%2Bfor%2Bneck%2Barthritis%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-18-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyRE8zUklXTzA2NkVRJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODc4MjA2M0g3TEtESTdTOUY5RSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzk5MTAzM0RNMEk1UlAzVllSSiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX210ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1
I have to use the lower/smaller side under my neck as the larger side (even on the smaller pillow) is too high for me.
Bionic Woman's Relief Grip Gardening Gloves, Small (Pair) – GW2S
Not sure if this is the kind of glove you're looking for.... I bought these and they're a little too long in the finger for me, but they certainly help! I can actually use my hand strength instead of being crippled by arthritis when working in my garden.
I would suggest returning and buying something else. I have really small hands. This is the only option I have found with enough compression.
Dr Frederick’s Original Arthritis gloves have been doing well so far. A friend recommended them to me. Dr. Frederick's Original Arthritis Gloves for Women & Men - Compression Gloves for Arthritis Pain Relief - Small https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01LR4VNYO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4064SW6XZN4Q8X9801GB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
It’s a big decision. For me, the continual pain when standing or walking was limiting my life too much. Fortunately, I had great health insurance at the time and a very supportive family.
For the best outcome, I think it’s imperative to fully commit to doing whatever you can to put yourself in the best position possible to achieve success. For me, that was going full-in on the physical therapy: taking notes at each session, asking questions, building an understanding of the what and why of the proper execution of the exercises so that I could do my PT on my own. PT isn’t done just when you’re meeting with the physical therapist—it’s a means to do what you can to maintain independence for life.
Perhaps if I’d taken this proactive attitude when osteoarthritis first started affecting my knees, perhaps my natural knees would be still working. But, can’t change the past. Getting total knee replacement surgery on both knees worked for me. I’m now living pain free.
Best wishes on your journey!
I highly recommend the book Heal Your Knees: How to Prevent Knee Surgery and What to Do If You Need It by Robert Klapper and Lynda Huey. Very informative. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/1590771249/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I recommend the Chattanooga Colpac reusable silica gel ice pack with the black polyurethane cover for pain relief and to reduce inflammation. I kept several Colpacs in my freezer for use during total knee replacement recovery. They remain cold for almost an hour. Put the Colpac inside of a pillowcase. If that’s too cold, you can put a thin towel between it and your skin as well. Use 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off.
Much more comfortable and convenient than an ice pack or ice machine in my opinion. The silica gel filling provides a comfortable cushion. They come in different sizes. I use the oversized 12.5” x 18” and the standard 10” x 13.5” packs. They’ve lasted for several years.
When I bought them several years ago, they came in a plastic pouch with a resealable zipper top.
Good luck!
I used to think it was OK to walk around the house barefoot or with just plain old slippers. Now I know better! You need to wear shoes or slippers with good support, even in the house. These are the inserts I use and my podiatrist said they're the ones he recommends:
It doesn't seem to be active for my area. I "hacked" the URL and got 0 for everything. "yourcityname" was the one according to Accuweather; it'll be in your regular URL bar.
https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/**yourcityname**/**yourzipcode**/arthritis-weather/2231442
Np.
You should read Dr Browns book. I figured it would be a "everything is lyme" type thing, but he struck me as a real physician of yesteryore, a man of conviction who followed the science. I was impressed. There's a road back FB group w/ lots of people who are in remission for various arthritises using low dose ABX.
If her carpet is really thick, I would suggest a canister vacuum. The heavy part rolls, reducing the weight you carry, and you don't sacrifice power or performance as you do with lightweight uprights.
You can get similar vacuums by really well-respected names, like Bissel, Hoover, and Eureka for half or a third of the price.4TS80S/ref=sr_1_2?crid=47K9NG2T9VCU&keywords=canister+vacuum&qid=1638815332&refinements=p_89%3ADyson&rnid=2528832011&s=home-garden&sprefix=canister+vac%2Caps%2C233&sr=1-2 the canister was a learning curve to get back in and it IS expensive. But it never once clogged one me, and I had a labrador at the time (I sold it when I moved to a house with only hardwood floors).
You can get similar vacuums by really well respected names, like Bissel, Hoover and Eureka for half or a third of the price.
My shoulder/neck pain makes wearing clothes trickier, but I’ve swapped my bras to front fastening and now wear button or zip up tops with cardigans. Bigger buttons are better. I have pain in my index finger and have bought some of these. They help protect the swollen knuckle and finger pad and feel nice and supportive. I bought some fingerless compression gloves for my thumb arthritis and they made driving easier in general. They support the whole hand and wrist.
I've traveled with both MTX and Humira pens, I've never heard that they shouldn't go through an X ray machine though...what is the reason for that, did the nurse say? I have a travel size sharps container, which I would recommend you get. That is much more sanitary and safe than putting used meds back in the box. If you use pen shots, one like this is good:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002R1Q680/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_GTGBAVY5H63KPWFNAM2V?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
If you use smaller syringes, there are even smaller portable sharps containers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VS38F46?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I usually bring the sharps container home and dispose of it. Also, if you are going through security at an airport in a country that speaks a different language, look up how to say "medication" "injections" and "sharps container" before your flight home... because the security personnel might not speak English. I have a small medication bag that I fill with shots, all my pill bottles alcohol wipes, cotton balls, and band aids.
You can buy foam gripfoam tubing on Amazon that is meant to help grab for utensils. Probably can find something similar at hardware stores too.
I may have this, but they did not call it that. It was "Degenerative Disk Disease", which is apparently osteoarthritis in the back.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sacroiliitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20350747 does not show anything about 'psoriasis' related to sacroiliitis.
If you are unhappy with the doctor try getting a 2nd opinion. Why do you think you have OA? From your description could be also other RA diseases or maybe damaged joints as you think (based that you said you were weightlifting improperly)
What country are you in, if in US, are you in Kaiser?
It sounds like the doctor is still looking for the cause. I'm guessing you can't stand it because the pain is so bad. I think you should emphasize this and if you didn't, say all these things about joints, stiffness, and especially that you were weightlifting, because that could shorten the life of your joints, it is also possible that your doctor is right and there might be something else.
The fact that you also mentioned neck (unless you were lifting with your head :), makes me wonder that maybe it indeed is something else.
Maybe she could order multiple tests to speed up the diagnosis and prescribe some NSAID to ease your pain during that time.
BTW: I normally have AS but also at one time I had extra pain around my whole back and neck and got to the point that it even woken at night and couldn't fell asleep again. My rheumatologist said she thinks it is a stress. I indeed was stressed about project. She told me to have fast paced walk for 15 minutes every day, and not work late. And that I can also roll on roller like this one: https://smile.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-High-Density-Round-Roller-24-inches/dp/B00XM2MRGI (place vertically and roll from left to right). And you know what? It worked almost immediately. I was surprised because pain was similar to my usual arthritis pain, just in different than usual places. Apparently when stressed and muscles are tense they press on joints and if it happens for a while it starts hurting.
I'm not saying that this is what you have, but sometimes things might not seem what they are.
I use this, it's a roller basket that will do stairs. Amazon Basics Stair Climber Rolling Laundry Hamper Converts into Dolly, 38 inch Handle Height, Brown https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081Q891YT/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_g_RXH98YYSQBKX7M137745
Sure, here is a package of dog treats that I recently purchased with that type of zip seal:
with packaging like that i end up cutting the top off with scissors, then resealing with a binder-clip.
I use compression gloves and athletic tape while gaming (I mostly play the Switch) and working at a computer. They keep my finger tips free which I like but still cover most of my swelling (I use the athletic tape where they don’t cover, like my thumb).
These are ones I use on a daily basis.
And I often sleep in these
And if you have an hsa or fsa they are an eligible purchase.
I hope you’re able to find something that provides relief!
Glad to hear that she is headed for biologics, they were a game changer for me.
Some things that I have gotten to make my life easier:
right angle kitchen knives, like these (and no. Not that PeTA) https://peta-uk.com/shop/easi-grip-set-3knives/
I have grip bars in the shower/tub (one set suction to the tile), as my balance isn't the best, especially in the morning due to my back
good shoes, I wear Hoka running shoes for the cushioning, with custom made orthotics. This is the reason I am able to walk any distance.
Dr.Grip pens. Regular thickness pens make it very difficult for me to write.
knee pillow to sleep with. I get hip and knee pain, due to being a side sleeper, the pillow helps with that
a band for the back of my cell phone (some people prefer pop sockets) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0936JQ87G
I love the Roomba idea. I would get one, but our dog is an insane shedder (GSD/Pyrenees cross) and would choke a robot vacuum, lol
They’re egg shaped pencil grips.. I cut into the center then placed the grip on the chain. It’s loose which I thought was a problem but it’s perfect because you have to switch chains for up or down. This comes right off and I pop it back on where I need it and squeeze really lightly to grip and pull. I have arthritis in my fingers so it’s a very soft squeeze.
I just ordered some compression sleeves for my elbows and ankles and like them quite a bit. I didn’t get them necessarily for my arthritis, but I’m on crutches right now and it is aggravating one of my elbows and a previous ankle injury. I’ll link the ankle one I got. It’s very sturdy and provides a nice compression and a decent amount of support. The decal is embroidered on and left a sore indent in my leg after wearing it for a few hours though.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CQCXP6V?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
So first, case I get in trouble here, this is just what works for me so ‘your mileage may vary’.
I currently have this one and it works pretty well for me. I mainly side sleep and I have found it quite comfortable for that. Before I just stacked pillows and none of them ever were the right height and that just broke the camels back and I partially herniated 2 discs and pinched. I’m guessing a lot of these memory foam cervical pillows are the same, I don’t know. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SHC9FG3/
Once my neck starts feeling like it’s on a stick, I’m pretty much going to have to lay down for at least an hour and take the pressure off. I’ll try and do sets of chin tucks without and with head turns while laying down. I normally won’t take NSAIDS unless it’s extremely bad also because of medication. Talk to your PT first, cause your condition is different from mine even though the pain seems to be the same/similar.
i’ve got big old feet. they were so painful all the way up—my knees, my hips—i couldn’t find a shoe that didn’t hurt something. so i bought a pair of these,
and walked for miles and miles on a trail. no pavement. i practiced coming down on my midsole instead of my heel. in no time at all i was super slow jogging. a year went by and i had core muscles and... feet muscles. huh?! i can wear a lot more shoes now that my feet remember how to walk right. and currently i can run on the road in Altra running shoes for women. this would have hurt me bad a year ago. they have a wide toebox but have a narrower heel and they’re so cushioned. it’s the toe room—gotta spread them out to balance right.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B071VJMVGS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I've been using this one since mid-April. Is fairly minimal, and seems to do the job.
Yes! I haven't tried them but the nurses at the clinic I go to suggested wearing sleeping wrist braces. It's called comfy brace and that's the only thing I can think of that might help.
Before I was on Humira, the RA in my hands made it really hard for me to lift, too. For a while, I had success using resistance bands with handles and a product similar to these hook grips
Mine had two curved prongs instead of a single wide grip like that, but it’s the same idea. Good on you for thinking about how to adapt. It’s not easy!
Well, I try not to pickup anything I know I can’t hold, or try to use 2 hands. Otherwise I buy things that are thicker, thankfully they’re available pretty widely (I especially like OXO Good Grips items).
I have also had success with this sort of foam grip for things like pencils.
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There are several youtubers -- some who are disabled -- who are miniature painters who have given tips on how to handle the shaking aspect. If you google "paintbrush adapters" or even "pencil adapters" you'll discover there's a lovely amount of gear out there to help us. I like these, since they can be cut as long as you need and have various inner diameters: https://www.amazon.com/Utensil-Padding-Silverware-Pencils-Utensils/dp/B085ZTM7TB
I've been taking it but haven't noticed any difference but maybe it's more of a long game thing or maybe because it might not help for psoriatic arthritis (still pending confirmation). I do have osteoarthritis in hip but I don't think it's at a stage that something like this could help.
For now, I consider it like a vitamin alternative, adding nutrient rich things like this to a basic smoothie.
I do feel like having a half teaspoon of cayenne in water each morning helps with morning joint swelling. I find it's easier to take my oura ring off in the morning when I'm doing that.
Good luck! Would be curious if you try one that does make a difference!
For reference, this is what I've using: Moringa on Amazon
Glucosamine is a godsend for arthritis pain. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KET3WFM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_Nqd7Fb582KR63?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 is the one I take every day, and while it's not a cure it helps big time. Arnica and emu oil are both good as topicals for pain, and if you're in a state where weed is legal, going to a dispensary and asking for weed lotion helps too. Doesn't get you high but it's more effective than CBD alone. If not, CBD lotion is a close second. Epsom salt baths and making sure you're getting enough good quality magnesium can help too. Try staying warm and dry as much as you can, people move to places like arizona all the time to help with joint pain. Mine was way better when I lived in Las Vegas. Some people say taking bone broth supplements helps as well but I haven't tried that just yet. Hope this helps!
My mom LOVES the ones like this: https://smile.amazon.com/Kitchen-Mama-Automatic-Electric-Opener/dp/B07FVQLBL3/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2X4GCQA565FUZ&dchild=1&keywords=auto+can+opener&qid=1607472072&s=home-garden&sprefix=auto+can+%2Cgarden%2C252&sr=1-5
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You just place it on the can, press the button until it engages, and as she says, "just walk away!"
You might want to consider getting a Terabath paraffin machine. I got one for my hands, and it worked amazingly well. It's big enough for my size 14 feet too. The one I got was the unit recommended by my doctor. Therabath paraffin wax machine Kind of pricey ($190 on amazon), but it's very robust. It's been made in the USA by the same company for 50 years. Both my wife and I have bee using it for 3 years, and have had zero problems with it. She uses it for her hands (apparently they have this machine in high end spas) because it makes her skin soft. I use it for joint pain.
Unlike the cheaper $60 competitor units, this one doesn't have a heat setting. The therapist in the doctor's office told me, "when you first stick you hand in, it'll feel too hot. It isn't." And indeed, it wasn't. Here's a link to a video showing how to use it: How to apply paraffin wax to hands or feetGood luck!
this is the latex one, you have to select your beds size and if you want 2 or 3 inches thick. this is the one I preferred by far.
this is for the foam one that is good too but I would recommend the 2" version not the 4" unless you really want to feel like you're in a super soft bed. also this one sleeps a lot hotter than the latex. the same brand has many versions but I assume they're all similar quality.
Yess this was happening to me a few months ago. I started wearing this brace when I’m sleeping only and it’s helped tremendously. It’s not too rigid or tight which helps because otherwise I wake up with my wrist/fingers being too stiff. It’s pretty comfortable and after 3 nights of wearing it, my thumb/index finger feel a lot better during the day. In addition to using my thumb all the time, I tend to sleep on my side and put my hand in an odd position and this has helped cushion it.
Agreed. A keyboard is not the same as having the monitor attached at that low of a height.
Could a "Lap Desk," possibly help?
I have one like this that I use, but there are also ones like this with legs...Something to consider.
I think you are so wonderful to even think of something like this as a gift. Your caring shows.
I still haven't been formally diagnosed with arthritis (all the early blood work came back negative for all the markers - waiting on next steps to take) but I have all the symptoms - pain and swelling in my hands and feet, especially in the morning. My hands are much worse than my feet, and I sleep with compression gloves every night. They absolutely make a major difference for me. I still have pain and stiffness in the morning, but it's definitely noticeably better than when I don't wear them.
I bought these on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LR4VO16/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I wore these...well, one of them:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LE12376/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Something like this? I have this specific one- there are lots like it, but this is the one I like as it is easier to clean. I've used it for onions, pepper, tomato... I'm sure you could use it for cheese.
Ah, you're taking b12, which means you lacked it. If you lack B12, you may have some kind of digestive problem and also lack B1 and B6, which are both hard to test for, but both responsible in nerve repair/maintenance.
When you get off the B12 shots, try some of these. They're designed for maximum absorbability, even when you have issues with digestion. I take them myself, and have always had b12 deficiency problems.. even when i eat a ketogenic diet ( very high b12 )
I understand how hard it is since you need to use your hands so much, I’ve heard ice works very well and maybe you could try CBD. There are things to make it easier with your hands, you can get compression gloves for your hands (amazon.com/dp/B00ZO4WW7Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_GWUjFb4H1SGWC) and there are also clothes and accessories to make things like wearing clothes easier and less painful (blessbuttonless.com)
Thank you so muvh JuicedInIt! my biologicvals all get shipped to my doctors office even though i was taking most of them at home afdter the first time. so i never saw how they were packed for shipping.
so do you think a little cooler like you buy at target or something is enough? actually that sounds way too huge for shipping some pens.
edit: thery sell this on amazon! https://www.amazon.com/ON17F-Thermo-Chill-Overnite-Containers/dp/B00UZBCTK8/ref=sr_1_19?dchild=1&keywords=styrofoam+coolers&qid=1596071935&sr=8-19that'll work you think? itll take more than a week to receive it, though. i was goning to try to ship wednesday since thats my errands day.
edit edit: i should probably ask my doctor, maybe shes still got the cooler they shupped in!
it was just regular ice packs or the blue jelly ones?
if that works in hot texas im sure itll work up in washington ot oregon.
so let me know dARTHRITIS! LOOKS like the shipping cold isnt so hard to fugure out!
Hi! I’ve been using some workout DVDs since I was pregnant 10 years ago and they still help now that I’ve been diagnosed with arthritis. My favorite is Leslie Sansone 1 mile walk. It sounds rather stupid at first, like why does one need a video for that, you just walk, LOL. But she actually has the whole movement routine that comes with it and I love her motivational narration. It’s perfect when I can’t walk outside due to weather or time.
There is a bad copy on YT: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KCe3ZS7pAC4
The other favorite is Total Body Toning workout, it has multiple segments of 10 min, so you can just mix and match. Some of the movements are no longer comfortable for me but it’s an easy adjustment. DVD on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Quick-Fix/dp/B00005BIG4/ref=pd_lpo_27_t_0/133-0067230-9756568
I initially found these videos in the free on-demand section with our cable provider. There were many others but I find that most routines are either too high impact, boring or have a super annoying host.
That is not true once you are healed - it depends on the patient and the physical therapy outcomes. I have had implants since my late 20s. I was able to get up and down off the floor, not gracefully but able. (I now have knee implants that make that approach outside what is allowed and painful) I am able to reach and put on shoes and socks. As long as your knees bend enough and you can bend at the waist enough (your spine lets you), you can also compensate that way. It is not graceful, but doable :) Do the physical therapy, it is essential to the outcomes of any implant surgery. Each future revision you have does leave you with less range of motion, from my understanding.
While recuperating (and if your outcome does not leave you enough range of motion) you can use various tools. There is a tool for putting on socks and then a hook tool to pull things on. There are tools for reaching and grabbing that I still use!
Amazon has a typical collection of tools. In the US, you will usually receive some of these tools as part of physical/ occupational therapy before being released home.
Slip on shoes help a lot too! There are also funky curly shoe laces that do not tie, the coils hold them in place and basically convert sneakers into slipons.
Here’s the link to one on amazon. I’m not completely positive what it does exactly but it feels kind of like shocking but gentle? I’m not sure how to describe it but it’s a life saver for bigger joints (like shoulders, knees, hips, back,etc). It doesn’t work on fingers but maybe try getting those little heat packs that are used to warm your hands. Or just fill a sock with rice and stick it in the microwave and then put it on your fingers.
Look at what the person does in their lives, and if you can find a product to make it easier, they'd likely appreciate it.
My knee replacements only made my arthritis worse (we knew that might happen), so my in-laws bought me a gardening chair for my birthday last year which is just awesome. I've done everything from turning earth to planting to harvesting and weeding- I have to leave a little bit of extra space between plants to make sure that my chair fits, but I can actually garden for the first time in a long time. Gardening is stress relief and a real pleasure for me, and being able to do it is fantastic.
If you're not particularly close to the relative, ask relatives who are closer. My hands are not too bad, but I love easy jar/can openers. The chances of me clipping my own toenails are pretty much zero- I love my husband and appreciate his willingness to do it, and I really love pedicure gift certificates. I never have enough hot/cold pads.
But ask someone closer to the person what they may like- some people don't want a reminder of their arthritis- everyone in my circle knows that I have it, so I'm always grateful when they think of something new, but not everyone feels that way. It doesn't really matter who you're buying for- you can never go wrong with a book or food gift certificate.
I'd suggest two things:
Contrast Baths
Set up two long shallow tubs of water in your bathroom, long and wide enough to fit both arms up above the elbow comfortably. Fill one with cold water, the other with warm water. Extreme cold and extreme heat isn't any more useful - just make sure the cold one is cool, and the warm one is warm enough to stay nice and warm for more than the ten minutes you'll be using it.
Set a time for 1 minute and submerge both arms in the warm one, then a minute in the cold one. Do this for 11 minutes, so that you end with the warm one.
Do this 2-3 times a day, and ideally before you play/practice. If you empty out the cold one, and let the other sit until it is cold, then the water won't get stale and have things growing in it.
The other thing
Get this book and do the exercises in it, specific to the pain you are experiencing:
https://www.amazon.com/Conquering-Carpal-Syndrome-Repetitive-Injuries/dp/1572240393
Good luck.
I don’t have much of a suggestion but I know my MIL uses pens that are thicker than the usual value pack bic thickness.
I’ve used the Zebra brand Stylus Pen and find it’s pretty alright to grip.
So basically a stylus or pen with a stylus that is big enough for a comfortable grip.
I just found this post. My wrists are also mostly fused so i have to do knuckle push ups. The thing is I find it almost unbearable because of the strain until i bought athletic wrist wraps like these ones Although I don't use those ones exactly, I bought a cheaper pair for around $8 USD and I assume they work just as well.
I've been shopping for one the past year. I used sleeplikethedead.com as my education resource. insurance has trimmed back on DME bed/mattresses it is not worth it. TBH people were abusing insurance to get a bed so now no one can. Even if you do pull it off, DME gives you a bed worth $500, charge insurance $2000 and you still might be worse than when you started and have to pay someone to haul it off. Leggett and platt is the best adjustable base (pricey). Memory foam runs hot so if you don't use the AC liberally it could be bad. This is the most popular discount mattress: http://www.amazon.com/DreamFoam-Mattress-Ultimate-Dreams-13-Inch/dp/B0092UCN0Y. You could buy just a topper from the same company for $200 shipped to see if you are okay with memory foam. Even if your insurance doesn't cover, if you get an Rx and spend more than 10% on med expenses in a year you can deduct from your taxable income.
I use the Logitech MX Anywhere mouse.
I can't give much of an arthritic-hand specific reason for why I prefer it, really. It seems to fit my hand a lot better than most other mice, and it has a nice weight to it. Also, the buttons on the side are very useful for going backwards/forwards on a browser tab.
I am very late and I am not sure if you're still looking, but THIS is the one I got. I like it because each of the days is it's own individual unit so if I am traveling or spending just one night somewhere I can just take that one day's medication instead of the entire box. Plus it's pretty cheap!