Hello
Just to say I've just re-joined as 'Fuzzy' as my old name Fuzzywuzzywasawoman' was a bit long!
Hope you are all as well as can be. Nothing new to report re health other than I'm still on Imraldi for PsA and ordered some compression gloves for arthritic hand pain which will hopefully help.
I'm on this site plus British Tinnitus Association.
Take care x
Morning Fuzzy.. compression gloves are great 😀.
Morning. Oh that is good to hear, thanks 💖
Good morning Criplady I hope you don't mind me jumping in on your post, but I was thinking of trying compression gloves do they just help with pain or do they also hold your hands in the correct position? I have the 'ulnar deviation' which I absolutely hate it's really difficult typing (as fingers all out of line) it's difficult sewing or knitting plus my knuckles look as if I'm a retired bare knuckle fighter......... needless to say I'm feeling mardy this morning
I wouldn’t be without my compression gloves. They reduce swelling and pain, protect joints, but I can’t comment about holding in position.When my hands are bad I can do things with gloves on that I couldn’t without them .
Me too so they are a life saver
are they easy to get on and off or do you need help to do this? Thanks.
Morning.. Jump away 😀. I have some ‘resting splints’ which put my fingers back to where they should be; I also have ulnar deviation. They are moulded to your hands and forearms to get the shape and velcro straps to keep in place. My Rheumatologist referred me to a MSK OT and Physio…. Can’t remember which did them.. They are also good for ‘forcing you’ to stop, as you can’t wear them and do things [believe me I’ve tried!].
I also find NEO-G (blue) splints the best, one has a wrist wrap around bit which keeps things nice and snug. These are stronger than the compression gloves. I have a basket full of different things so I can choose which is appropriate for that particular day. The ‘resting splints’ are great for ‘putting you back’. Some hand splints also have extra thumb supports. Try out a variety when you have an OT / Physio appointment. You can buy online too, specialised sites and you get the VAT relief.
It’s a bit of trial and error, but you end up with a few that suit different occasions. I have a couple of pairs of compression gloves. One lot are next to my bed and I do try and remember to wear them when resting/ sleeping/ reading in bed. My splints are like my clothes, when they are looking a bit worn, they go to my ‘gardening splints’ section… 😀.
Was going to ask...just to check...you can wear compression gloves while sleeping?
I do if I’m hurting. They do help.
Great, thanks. They're coming today. How sad that I'm excited about that 😄 tho the order said pack of two but on close inspection it actually means 2 gloves! Cheeky...About £4 from Amazon, not bad. x
Thank you I will look into buying the compression gloves, I did have a resting splint a few years ago but it was so big and clumsy it felt like attaching a cricket bat to my arm when I was in bed and didn't hold my fingers in place at all 😦
No, they are too big/ cumbersome for sleeping in. Fine for sitting up in bed, or lying on the sofa.. The fit was down to the person who fitted it. Mine are raised slightly at the edges so my fingers don’t escape.. maybe give them another go. Explain your issues and they should mould accordingly.. Good luck.
Thank you Criplady I have been trying to get another referral to OT but no luck at the moment, I'm going to ask again at my next appointment - take care
The gloves came today!
They fit well and feel amazing on my hands and wrists! I have slim, long-ish hands so I got medium . Hope everyone is doing ok. xx
How did you do that? I feel I need the "e" in Potatos!
I've wondered if it was a mistake or you didn’t spell it correctly! Anyway, if this is your first username you don't need to open a new account, you can change your username twice only by following these instructions support.healthunlocked.com/...
Tried. It wont let me change it. Guess I'm stuck badly spelt.
How odd. Sorry, I can't help then, guess you are stuck with it.
Unless you leave and return and make a new name but that would get rid of your posts I think. x
Yes all my lengthy posts are away in the ether 😄
Ouch but hopefully you could find some similar by typing in the subject matter and seeing what comes up. Not the same though.
I like the individuality of spuds ?? xx lol
Yes...as no more heels says...Unfortunately I had to restart my account as I'd ran out of changes. Fresh start. x
Hiya Fuzzy. You didn't need to re-join, you could have just changed your username. You can only do it twice though.
Compression gloves can be really helpful, as long as you get the correct size to be helpful. I had to exchange the first ones I bought.
I'd used up my free changes when I first joined. So I've lost my history but I screen shot some of them 😊👍
Oh well, that's something.
Thanks I've ordered medium gloves. Hope they fit. Heard they're good anyway 😊Yes I think I was messing about when I first joined as I'd used up my name changes 👍
I ordered medium but they were too big, they weren’t ever going to be right so I exchanged them for small. I'm glove size 7, they had as a medium which I found it odd at the time. I hope you find yours helpful.
Thanks - I tried on a friend's that were small, hoping medium will be ok 👍
😂 good idea.
HI FUZZY-I CALL MY HUSBAND THAT BEC. HE'S BALD-LOVE THE NAME.AND HE'S A DEFINITE KEEPER, AN ABSOLUTE SWEETHEART---HOPE THE HANDS FEEL BETTER-DID YOU EVER TRY RUNNING THEM UNDER WARM TO WARMER WATER FOR A LITTLE WHILE OR SOAKING THEM ?IT SOMETIMES HAS A CALMING EFFECT AND EASES THAT STIFF,BRITTLE ACHING FEELING FOR ME. FEEL BETTER, TAKE CARE
Aw that is nice to hear it is your husband's nick-name. Yes, warm water helps, thanks. It almost feels like it is thawing them out, doesn't it! xx
Origins of your 'name'
Changing to tocilizumab
Changing Rheumatologists
Update, another change of biologic 😑
