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Anyone run into problems with inaccessible medical equipment or doctor's offices?

My wife, Kelly Mack (a contributor here), recently went to a major university teaching hospital for a DEXA bone scan only to find they have no accessible scan tables. Kelly...

Setpoint System just approved by FDA

Has anyone considered this new electrical implant? After reading all the information on it. It seems very promising with very little side effects....

Training

How many of you do weights and do exercise bands with hand rheumatoid arthritis? I'm having great difficulty....

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...

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