splints

vickijaneholliday

I have a rheumy visit tomorrow after finding out I am sero-positive. I'm presuming he will finally diagnose RA -5 year wait !!
I am very lucky I'm on plaquenil -since mid Dec, and it's working though I have noticed my hand twisting and wondered whether it was worth asking for a splint to wear at night to slow the process down or is it worth it?
I don't want to ask a stupid question tomorrow!!

would appreciate your thoughts
v

josiec

Would it be worth asking for an occupational health referral? They made night splints for me - I don't wear them all the time but I find they do help.

vickijaneholliday

josiec wrote:

Would it be worth asking for an occupational health referral? They made night splints for me - I don't wear them all the time but I find they do help.

thanks for replying ,yes I'll ask him.

vickijaneholliday

vickijaneholliday wrote:

josiec wrote:

Would it be worth asking for an occupational health referral? They made night splints for me - I don't wear them all the time but I find they do help.

thanks for replying ,yes I'll ask him.

went along today and have been refered for splints thank you for your thoughts
V

vickijaneholliday

scottishlass wrote:

Occupational Therapy will sort you out with splints,your rheumatologist will make the referral for you,good luck.

Thanks splints are going to be fitted thanks
V

josiec

That's good news -over the last couple of years I've acquired various ones, some for wrists, some with thumb support as well, plus night time ones. As I said, I don't need them all the time, but find them invaluable when I do. Hope you find they help, take care,
Josie