Hi Melly

Sorry to hear your hands are so painful. I've nothing to add to the suggestions here, but I would say that you should never mind about posting when the pain's getting on top of you. We all get low at times and that's what we're here for, as support for one another.

Anthea x

Poor Melly, it's really horrible not to be able to use your hands. When mine were very bad I couldn't drive or write, let alone do household tasks. I have a small heated pad that I put over my hands, it really seems to be a comfort. The other thing was to put warm water in the sink and dip my hands in. I know people use the cold, but I can't get along with that.

You can get the chubby pens from Arthritis Care. I have three, they're great.

Lyn

i prefer warmth treatments too, others cold.... funny how different things work for each of us
Really hope u have some relief Melly, been thinking of u,
Take care luv Liz xx

Hi melly,

Sorry to hear you are having such a bad time.
I also suffer with my hands and understand your discomfort. I went to see my ot and she gave we some wrist splints they have been a god send. I am a teacher and have to do lots of obervations so writing is essential. I found with the support i could manage a few sentances at the begining and now most days i dont need the splint any more. Hope this is of some help.

Katie xx

Hi Melly,

Yes your right the ot said to wear it to rest but me and rest dont mix. When i first wore it i dont know how i lived without it. I try not to use it so much now as the pain has eased alot and i try to exercise my hands while watching the tv so am getting more strength. Its easy for a ot to tell you not to rely on it but if your like me you dont always have a choice.
Im a teacher and need to write as have to observe the children all day. Work did buy me a dictaphone but could never hear anything over the noise level. We have 24 children in the class.
Just do what feels right for you and i do hope you improve soon xx