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corenepettit

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?

pamelastapulaMember
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.
1. David AdventMember
  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)
2. casmereMember
  & I also secong the compression gloves .I have had them fir 2 years now and have 2 pair.
  
  Thank you
  Blessings and Prayers
  Casmere
Shrinkmom2024Member
I use hot compresses at times. Also, red light therapy.
1. Richard FaustCommunity Admin
  Hi . 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)
2. David AdventMember
  hot compresses are key for me! Especially on cold winter days.
creativegalMember
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!!
1. latoya.junielCommunity Admin
  Sounds like the tools you're using are super helpful to you! Thanks so much for sharing! We shall march on! -Latoya (Team Member)
2. Richard FaustCommunity Admin
  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)
Daniel MalitoMember
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
1. Mary Sophia HawksMember
  
  How did you attach your razor to the spoon?
  
  Mary Sophia
2. Cece3Member
  yay! One of my most helpful devices 🙏😉

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