I cant use any gripping aids as my fingers lack dexterity and sensation in my fingers

[KatiMaiTay]

My fingers swell up and burn and it's as if I have no thumbs does anyone else have this problem?

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yep, i now cant use a walking stick, so need a wheelchair

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no but it sounds awful bless your heart love to you diddle x

[dvaidr]

Yes, sounds similar to mine. I have better days and really bad days. I have dropsy and I have to ask my wife to open crisp packets, boxes such as T bag boxes etc.

My fingers and hands are so so sensitive to heat. I can't hold a cup of hot for any longer than a second or two.

Try not to get down hearted though! Fight the good fight!.

[diane63]

yes i get that.. especially in morning. cant lift a cup of tea for ages.. i also get that feeling in my feet. somedays i find i cant walk. only around the house... i walk as if i pooped myself..sorry lol.. but it must look like that lol

[marion932]

Yes, first thing in the mornings my hands are next to useless, as are my feet. I have to wear shoes, not slippers, to be able to walk. I can't use a walking stick and have been issues with a forearm crutch but as I have now injured my neck and shoulder having fallen down a man hole where the cover didn't fit I can't use that either.

I have found it much easier to cut meat, pizza, sandwiches etc with scissors than a knife - I've certainly not cut myself so much lol

Hope you can find a way of solving the problem too xx