Arthritis gloves

SandiB
SandiB Member Posts: 22
edited 8. Sep 2017, 15:23 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi
Has anyone had any experience using arthritis gloves? I have PsA in my right hand which causes me considerable pain when typing. Really impacting on my work. Do the gloves provide support as well as warmth?
TIA

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  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Sorry, I can't help as I don't use them though I did have some proper splints when my hands were really bad. There seem to be a lot advertised and I'd guess they're of variable quality. I'd presume compression gloves are the better ones.
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  • palo
    palo Member Posts: 240
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I use gloves, I think they help. I also use the desk wrist support and a desk mouse wrist support too.

    I don't think they provide support, not like the splints.
  • littlemimmy
    littlemimmy Member Posts: 111
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I use compression gloves and find they really help me (I have rheumatoid arthritis). I also have wrist supports and sometimes use them together.

    I think it's an individual thing, so maybe a case of try it and see.
  • dibdab
    dibdab Member Posts: 1,498
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I use gloves and splints of various kinds provided by the occupational therapist, my initial referral came from the rheumy nurse, it may be worth asking for a referral.

    Deb
  • SandiB
    SandiB Member Posts: 22
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I decided to invest in a pair and have found a reduction in my pain since wearing them. I look a bit odd with one glove on but it's worth it!!!
  • dibdab
    dibdab Member Posts: 1,498
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Doesn't matter how it looks if it helps!!!!!!! :)

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