TrainingHow many of you do weights and do exercise bands with hand rheumatoid arthritis? I'm having great difficulty....reactions4repliesExerciseCopingAssistive Devices
Mobility aidsI use a cane for balance and support, but my hands absolutely HATE it. Is there a cane where I could support my weight on my elbows/forearms instead of my...reactions2repliesAssistive DevicesTips & Advice
Devices for RAHey 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...reactions149repliesFlares & Flare ManagementAssistive DevicesCoping
Questions: LED Light therapyGM. My wife, concerned about my pain. bought me a Red and Infrared light therapy mitt for my hands. she has all good intentions, I used it a couple of...reactions4repliesHealthcare TeamTreatmentAssistive Devices
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Hands Who here has joint damage in their hands, or had rheumatoid arthritis signs and symptoms first appear here? What are your favorite products, tools or ways you take care of...reactions27repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsAssistive Devices
Muscle wasting and lack of grip strength. After any suggestions for things that might help to slow the progression of this problem. Two years ago when I was detailing my then current daily ‘challenges’ to my rheumatologist...reactions6repliesFlares & Flare ManagementAssistive DevicesCoping
Coping with Rheumatoid Arthritis and FlaresTo open a jar, I usually place it under running warm water and use a towel to open it. During a flare-up, in the mornings, I use hot and cold...reactions10repliesCopingAssistive Devices
Weighted vestsI’m osteopenic so adding weight lifting to my exercise of swimming since swimming has zero weight bearing. However using dumbbells is NOT working for my RA hands. Has anyone tried...reactions5repliesExerciseComorbiditiesAssistive Devices
Smart Watch?Have you tried a Smart Watch to help with RA? Which ones have you tried? Are there functions that help with evaluating or improving your sleep? How about trying to...reactions4repliesExerciseAssistive DevicesSleep
Servre Joint PainHi to all, I have Really Servre Joint Pain and Swelling everywhere 😩 I also keep Getting Sweating out of the bllue like if I have hoovered and end up...reactions2repliesAssistive DevicesBrain Fog