Getting my socks on solution

jahwobbler · 18. Jul 2010, 05:30

Hi, I'm a newbie here and I've had hip oa for about 18 months.
The first problem I encountered was putting my socks on as I can no longer reach my toes although I can get to my ankles. I can now get my socks on with the aid of an old plastic milk carton ( rounded corner square type in this case ). I used the middle 3 inches or so and also cut in vertically so it can overlap and make a cone shape. I then put my sock over an end, taking it half way up whilst opening up the other to take my toes.
I then put this on the floor and wiggle my foot in and forward until the sock is a few inches on my foot. I can then just about reach down, get the plastic out and pull up my sock completely!
I hope this post helps anybody else with the same predicament.

barbara12 · 18. Jul 2010, 05:42

Hi and welcome
Thankyou for that , I will give anything a go, rather than my OH do it for me..

Barbara xx

tkachev · 18. Jul 2010, 08:25

I remember a Jah wobble guitarist! Not the same methinks?
I have a man to put on my socks and shoes and tie my laces otherwise I have to go bare foot!

Elizabeth

sharmaine · 18. Jul 2010, 08:31

Hi

Last year I purchased a mobility aid to help me get my socks on but it was useless. I'm pleased to hear that you've found a 'recyclable'
solution. Very clever of you! You'll have to market it. I have OA in knees (first TKR done in Feb).

My OH had to put my socks on before he went off to work. I also bought bed socks a couple of sizes too big and with my grabber managed to wiggle my foot into them if OH forgot. I used to break out in a sweat if I had to put my own socks and shoes on!!! Things are a bit better now that I've had one TKR.

The things we have to do just to get dressed!!!!

Sharmaine

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jahwobbler · 18. Jul 2010, 08:36

tkachev wrote:

I remember a Jah wobble guitarist! Not the same methinks?
I have a man to put on my socks and shoes and tie my laces otherwise I have to go bare foot!

Elizabeth

The same indeed - I'm a fan!
He's still playing although not seen the band for a couple of years now.

only49 · 18. Jul 2010, 08:39

same for me i cant cut my own toenails but i got some long handled scissors and now i can, i can still do my socks and shoes just with a bit of a struggle but got son who willing to help and hubby if i cant.

you don't realize what you take for granted until you cant do it anymore.

oh well the joys of arthur

tkachev · 18. Jul 2010, 13:52

jahwobbler wrote:

tkachev wrote:

I remember a Jah wobble guitarist! Not the same methinks?
I have a man to put on my socks and shoes and tie my laces otherwise I have to go bare foot!

Elizabeth

The same indeed - I'm a fan!
He's still playing although not seen the band for a couple of years now.

Excellent. Pleased to meet you.

Elizabeth

skezier · 18. Jul 2010, 14:37

Hi Jah wobble,

That's something I shall have to try. I have huge trouble with shoe laces and socks and will be trying that one tomorrow so thanks for sharing it with us. Nice to meet you and thanks again. Cris x

speedalong · 18. Jul 2010, 15:42

Hi Jahwobbler,

welcome to the forum.

You sound very ingenious - a very necessary quality for all arther sufferers!

You should patent your invention and live off the proceeds!!

Speedy

marion1952 · 18. Jul 2010, 17:39

Hi

Great idea Jahwobbler - thanks for sharing it with us..

Marion

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