Guest guest Posted May 30, 2002 Report Share Posted May 30, 2002 Do any of you have experience with shaking hands? My sister's boyfriend who is only 32 is experiencing this. His father also has a similar condition (but not Parkinsons). I hope I'm not asking too many questions. I think I have accumulated hundreds of them over the years since I can't seem to find anybody else in my entourage interested in nutrition. Astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 The best way I know is when you extend your hand, do it with palm facing downward so the person cannot squeeze your fingers together. Even doctors that should know better will try to shake your hand while squeezing hard. Failing that, it is better to be up front and explain your problem before the handshake, otherwise it could be embarrassing to allow someone to shake your hand and you make a painful noise(which has happened to me). Hope this helps. Hugs June ----- Original Message ----- From: sharikirby1566 I have just been diagnosed with RA. My hands at the knuckles are very swollen. Doctor unable to give me meds because they are still checking out lungs and heart for some other problems. I went to church today and a man greeted me with a handshake that nearly sent me to the moon. What is the polite thing to do....not shake hands..grab his arm and shake. I also shake hands alot in my profession, I don't want to be appear rude or weak. Please let me know how you handle this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 I am so glad that someone else has experienced this!! I have been diagnosed for 6 months and have virtually no pain anymore. However, it is still so painful when you are shaking hands with someone. They are trying to assert their 'power' (if you will) and manage to squeeze just the right fingers to make you cringe. Now, I don't know what my face looks like when this happens but I am screaming on the inside! And, this is with the disease on its way into remission, so I can imagine what you are feeling. Good luck. diana louisiana --- sharikirby1566 <ppatch2@...> wrote: > I have just been diagnosed with RA. My hands at the > knuckles are > very > swollen. Doctor unable to give me meds because they > are still > checking > out lungs and heart for some other problems. I went > to church today > and a man greeted me with a handshake that nearly > sent me to the > moon. > What is the polite thing to do....not shake > hands..grab his arm and > shake. I also shake hands alot in my profession, I > don't want to be > appear rude or weak. Please let me know how you > handle this? > > > > > ____________________________________________________ Start your day with - make it your home page http://www./r/hs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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