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Mobility aids

I 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...

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...

Questions: LED Light therapy

GM. 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...

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...

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...

Coping with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Flares

To 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...

Weighted vests

I’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...

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...

Servre Joint Pain

Hi 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...

Pain and showering

Hi. I have had RA since 1977. Diagnosed correctly around 1982. Both total knee replacements. And many other surgeries. My upper body hurts constantly especially with this cold weather. I...

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