Devices for RA
Hey everyone! What kind of gadgets or tools you use to help with your RA symptoms. It can be anything that makes things easier. What do you use and does it really help?
I use a Jar Opener by OXO in order to open jars for the first time and if my grands close them. I also use compression gloves much of the time- finger tip less of course for the tablet. Have gone to a cordless vac for what little vacuuming I need to do.
seconding the finger tip less compression gloves. Those have been a wonder for me. I'm glad to hear that you have found success with a cordless vac and a Jar Opener! I'll have to check those out.
David (RheumatoidArthritis.net Contributor/Moderator)
& I also secong the compression gloves .I have had them fir 2 years now and have 2 pair.
Thank you
Blessings and Prayers
Casmere
I use hot compresses at times. Also, red light therapy.
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. I have to admit I'm with Erin in having seen questions about red light therapy and some preliminary research that it may help with RA, but not really seeing much about first-person experience. If you ever want to expound on your experience, please feel free to do so. I know this is different, but our contributor Kat is a big fan of her infrared sauna: https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/living/sauna-love. Best, Richard (Team Member) hot compresses are key for me! Especially on cold winter days.
After hip replacement, two canes and a walker. The canes are carabineered to each side of my belt. Also a couple of grabbers and a pad on a long handle for applying lotion to my legs. March on!!
Sounds like the tools you're using are super helpful to you! Thanks so much for sharing! We shall march on! -Latoya (Team Member) Hi
. I love the ingenuity in attaching the canes. Necessity being the mother of invention is no truer than for those with accessibility and disability needs. Best, Richard (Team Member)
The FINGLONGER! aka The Get Stuff Stick aka The Grabber. You know it, probably, you've seen it. It is surprisingly dexterous and pliable and even has a magnet built into the end so you can pick up metal things without grabbing them. I've used it to pick up tiny medicine pills before as well so it works great. You can see it below! Give it a shot! Keep on keepin' on, DPM
Hi
. Yes, doing the whole climbing thing is not highly recommended. I seem to recall some story involving scaling shelves in a grocery store. I happen to be the husband of one of the patient leaders here, Kelly Mack. We joke that she handles IT and I get things off of tall shelves. Best, Richard (Team Member) 
How did you attach your razor to the spoon?
Mary Sophia
