Hand wax baths from Argos - What are these? - NRAS

NRAS

37,221 members46,065 posts

Hand wax baths from Argos - What are these?

Erika profile image
11 Replies

I have really painful hands - especially both thumbs - at the moment and did a search on the site for advice.

Lots of people suggested a hand wax bath available from Argos but I think I must be looking for the wrong thing on their website!

I would welcome any advice or suggestions how to look after these poorly hands!

I am not on any medication - I have my second Rheumatologist meeting on the 19th December

Thanks guys

xxx

Written by
Erika profile image
Erika
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
11 Replies
CaroleHe profile image
CaroleHe

Try this

reviews.argos.co.uk/1493-en...

Could it be what you are looking for?

Erika profile image
Erika

Thank you Carole - I have found one on Amazon - ordered and paid for!

Looking forward to using it

Erika xxx

CaroleHe profile image
CaroleHe

Great! Let us all know how you get on with it.

Carole x

Erika profile image
Erika in reply toCaroleHe

Had my first session with the wax hand bath tonight - did one hand at a time - dipped in and out of the wax about 6 times to build up the amount on my hands - then wrapped in the plastic bag provided and wrapped in a tea-towel. Sat and watch TV for about 15 minutes then peeled off the wax back into the bath.

Hands are feeling relaxed and my skin is silky smooth!

Thoroughly recommend this treatment!!

Philip profile image
Philip

do you have a link so that I can look at one please and how much does it cost.

Philip profile image
Philip

£30.00 +£6.50 I looked it up on ebay lol , should have done that earlier hehehee

I have one from argos think it was about £40 when I bought the price got lowered the week after it is v soothing..the wax gets hot so your hands dont stay in long.. then you get to peel the wax off your hands and put it back in the bath..

Tinwoman2 profile image
Tinwoman2

I have a Therabath that has paraffin wax. After my wrist surgeries, my OT used the paraffin bath & it feels so good. She had me dip my hands in about 6 times, then she wrapped my hands in plastic, then a towel around that & then I'd sit for about 20 minutes, & talk to her, since I couldn't use my hands. When it wasn't that warm anymore, she would take everything off. It helped me immensely & my fingers loosened up too.

The paraffin leaves your hands so warm & soft & they smelled good too. I should get mine out again as Winter is coming and my hands (whole body, actually) have been really stiff & swollen lately.

Be sure to to keep your hands in the middle of the tub and not on the bottom, as it gets Very hot. Have fun & enjoy it.

Erika profile image
Erika in reply toTinwoman2

Thank you for that - I must admit I wasn't sure quite how to use it! It should be arriving today so I will get hubby to wrap them up as you describe. My hands are usually fine first thing in the morning but get worse during the day. My job as a PA involves a lot of typing and using a mouse which doesn't help very much.

Looking forward to my first session tonight!! x

sciqueen profile image
sciqueen

Hi

I' ve just also ordered one from amazon plus spare wax. Hubby has gotten it for me as part of my chrimbo presents.

My work is suppose to be getting me voice activation software, plus a ball mouse, so that using the computer should be easier. Hence its work and I doubt if they have ordered it as yet, especially like I am still of sick at mo!!!

Sci xxx

cherry2 profile image
cherry2

Hi, I have one, its very soothing when hands are bad, only problem is it takes ages to melt and warm up, i reuse the wax as its only used for my hands. Have you got splints for your hands, i was referred to the hospital OT who was brill and sorted me some which were a god send when my hands were very bad, she also made me some night time splints. Have you got gel wrist pads for your mouse and keyboard, they are helpful too, take care, x

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Paraffin/Wax baths?

I hope everyone is having as gentle a day as possible. I have increasingly sore hands (& feet)...

Heat Therapy Wax Baths

After asking for advice on these wax hand baths, I treated myself to a Champneys Home Spa Paraffin...
Erika profile image

wax baths/ private physio /hydro

Hi any one know were a wax bath for hands./ maybe feet... can be bought and how much.? I.saw a...

Paraffin wax baths for hands and feet

Hi I've been having physio and wax baths for my hand arthritis. I've decided, on the...
Pipsmum profile image

What are your RA consultations like?

Hi everyone! I live in Spain and only get to see the rheumatologist 3-4 times a year and I wanted...
sunshinegal profile image

Moderation team

See all
Donagh-NRAS profile image
Donagh-NRASAdministrator
Nicola-NRAS profile image
Nicola-NRASAdministrator
KateL-NRAS profile image
KateL-NRASAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.