New tool for arthritic hands!
#25
Is the cream from your doctor diclofenac sodium...brand name Voltaren Gel? That certainly helps my joint at the base of my thumb. Good stuff!
#26
That's exactly what I was going to say.....I gave a set of several small pliers such as this that I got from Michaels back from my jewelry making days. Hadn't thought about using them this way. Will have to pull them out and repurpose them.
#28
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Washington and Idaho
Posts: 13
I too have severe arthritis in the bottom joint of my thumb! It is even twice the size of the other hand. I have had drs suggest surgery...no way! Yet I have found that a good DH or Chiropractor will pull on your fingers and pull the knuckles to pop....helps sooooo much. And no, popping your knuckles won't make them bigger! It helps them from freezing up in the joint. Take care
#29
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Western NY
Posts: 841
Thank you for the info about the needle nose pliers. I also have arthritic hands and especially bad thumbs so am always looking for useful tools. Another that I found was a screwdriver that I use to remove the 1/4 screws from the bed of my machine when I need to clean it. AThe company is MorKo Products or www.morkoproducts.com. Take a look you might see something that will help.
Also, I am going to look up weighted silverware as my brother's hands shake terribly. Again, thank you.
Also, I am going to look up weighted silverware as my brother's hands shake terribly. Again, thank you.
#30
I found great tools in my husband's tool box too. He's a machinist, so he has every gadget imaginable. When we go to Home Depot or Sears I usually head for the tools section - so far I have bought compass, L-ruler, T-ruler, even the clamps to hold down the quilt when I'm putting the layers together on the table. I also use the beading tools since I have those.
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