Wrist support

[Dawnymat]

Please could anyone recommend a wrist support/splint? I’ve had a few promedics splints from rheumatology appointments but they don’t last long at work before they split where the metal bar is. Thank you 😊 Has anyone tried this (photo attached) ?

[Hidden]

Hi Dawnymat, I have bought some from Complete care shop before. They do neoprene ones or thick fabric stretchy type ones, I’m not sure if this is the type you are wearing. I’ve tried ones from other places but they don’t seem to last as long. I mostly use the neoprene as they wash and dry quickly. Good luck finding some to suit you.

completecareshop.co.uk/phys...

[Dawnymat in reply to Hidden]

Thank you, I’ll look into those, washing and drying quickly would be helpful 😊

[nomoreheels]

My first were supplied by OT but they don't wear well. I'd also recommend those at the Complete Care shop. Lots to choose from. In fact it's my go to place & usually find what I need & at the best price too. ☺️

[Dawnymat in reply to nomoreheels]

Thank you, I’m just looking now 😊 I’m definitely going to order from there.

[nomoreheels in reply to Dawnymat]

Pleased you're sorted.

[AgedCrone in reply to nomoreheels]

I've bought from the Care Shop & Amazon...I like their black splints in the Winter, they don't look as clinical as the pink ones.

[Dawnymat in reply to AgedCrone]

Thank you, I think I’ll order black. Sometimes the light get too dirty even after washing.

[AgedCrone in reply to Dawnymat]

The pink ones remind me of granny's corsets!

[Soreknees2016 in reply to AgedCrone]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[nomoreheels in reply to Dawnymat]

They never come up the same do they? Also they fray round the edges.

[Dawnymat in reply to nomoreheels]

Yes, they’ve been splitting where the metal bar is too 😬

[nomoreheels in reply to AgedCrone]

Darker colours hide a multitude of sins plus the ones supplied by OT remind me of getting National Health glasses as a child. Is it just me?! 😝

[Dawnymat in reply to nomoreheels]

Yes, they do seem a bit like that 😆

[Nsmith13 in reply to nomoreheels]

I think that as well must think are skin is all same colour look quite yuk is yuk a colour ????

[Gnarli in reply to Nsmith13]

If yuk isn't a colour it jolly well should be

[wishbone]

I wear these bad boys. I prefer heavyweight wrist supports with metal D-rings as they look really macho and remind me of my punk rocker days. Don't think they'd look so good on females though. I'm sure mine were close on twice the price when I bought them a year or two ago.

amazon.co.uk/Regular-X-Smal...

[Dawnymat in reply to wishbone]

Yes, I see what you mean, very rocker 😁💪🏼

[wishbone in reply to Dawnymat]

I take that to mean you're not interested in ordering a pair then! Sometimes I wonder why I even bother!

[nomoreheels in reply to wishbone]

Yer not kidding me Wishy, they're extra small!! 😋

[wishbone in reply to nomoreheels]

Oye, don't be cheeky heelsy! Extra large is a tight fit on my pair of shovel sized mitts I'll have you know!

[nomoreheels in reply to wishbone]

Then you'd make a good goalie ! ⚽️

[roseyx]

Dr arthritis on Amazon which are black and easy to adjust ..i find much more comfortable than anything else especially with something underneath . I chop the straight bit off old socks & cut a hole for thumb.

[Dawnymat in reply to roseyx]

Thank you, I’ll have a look at those 😊

[Jules13]

I’ve always got mine from my physio or occupational therapy nhs team. You can ask for a few at a time if you wear them out quickly. The only good think about that is your PT or OT team can customise them for you. If you buy off the internet you can’t try before you buy x

[Dawnymat in reply to Jules13]

That’s what I’ve been using but they haven’t been great. Just want something a bit better, they just don’t last well at work x

[MamacitaDeTres]

I swear by the Futuro brand. The wrist stabilizer deluxe is long with several Velcro straps for easy adjusting. All the others haven’t done the job - not enough support. I have one for each wrist.

I do have a custom one my dr did when I was first diagnosed that is molded to my arm and you wrap with an ace bandage - it’s like a half of an arm cast - but I only use this when I’ve misplaced the Futuro.

[Dawnymat in reply to MamacitaDeTres]

Thank you I’ll have a look at that brand 😊

[marie66]

I’ve orders some arthritis gloves to try. I’ve tried most everything else and these look comfy. ((hugs)) M x

[Rubyroo1]

I got some for wearing in the day when required, from the OT at the hospital and she made me one for sleeping in, I just have to have the other one made for my left hand/wrist so I have both to sleep in.......

Might be worth seeing if you can get an OT referral ?

[Dawnymat in reply to Rubyroo1]

Thank you, it’s for work I need them the most, I’ve had lots from OT but they fall apart really quickly, I just want something that lasts longer using them everyday 😊

[Rubyroo1 in reply to Dawnymat]

oh ok, the ones I have from the OT are Promedics ones product code is : TRSV/25 like the link below only better quality.I use them most days and had them for a few months now, they wash well too ......perhaps you could see if your OT does this ones as an alternative ? Unless these are the ones you have tried.?

promedics.co.uk/collections...

[Dawnymat in reply to Rubyroo1]

It’s the promedics ones I have from OT, I’ve tried a few for work but they all haven’t lasted long. That’s why I wanted to try another type 😊

[Rubyroo1 in reply to Dawnymat]

Ah ok - maybe I just haven’t had mine long enough yet ! Hope you manage to find some better ones !

[Dawnymat in reply to Rubyroo1]

Thank you 😊

[Mariemac]

I actually work for Promedics and the ones the NHS order are basic and cheap. They also make some really good ones,they do a vast range of wrist braces, but I guess I'm lucky, l can customise mine to suit myself.

[Dawnymat in reply to Mariemac]

That is lucky. 😊 Yes, the ones I’ve been given don’t last long 😬