Re: compression gloves/sed rate ?

[Guest guest]

personally, i have two pairs of compression gloves, one lighter and one heavier.

on bad days I wear both, layering one over the other, because my job entails

typing on a computer all day.they do help me.

jane in dallas

>

> Hello. I am new to the group. I have been reading a lot of the posts and had

a few questions. Has any one tried compression gloves and do they work?

>

> I was DX with RA a few years ago, FM dx before the RA. I am not sure about

the FM dx and had my doubts about the RA until the past few months. We finally

did a MRI on my hand and the doctor was sure about RA. My sed rate has been

elevated for the past 3 years. It has been as high as 90 and last month it was

75. This was after being on 40 mg of steriods for about 6 weeks for a wonderful

itchy rash I had on my arms. The rash is still a mystery to me and the doc.

>

> Is it harmful having a high sed rate for an extended period of time? Has any

one else had this problem? Why do you think it would not come down? I am on

methotrexate-25 mg 1x week, mobic 15-mg 1x daily, sulfasalazine-500 2x twice

daily, folic acid-3 mg, plaquenil 2x daily. I think that is it.

>

> Thanks,

> Ginger

>

[Guest guest]

I have my right thumb that is in severe pain and now it is LOCKING UP and when

this happens I hurt very much. Is this normal? I try to bend my thumb but of

course it is very stiff & will not work with me. If and when I go back to work

hopefully in December the use of my thumb is very necessary when I try to

function, (typing, writing, grasping files & folders) I don't know how I am

going to proceed. Any suggestions?

 

Mousie in Calif  

[Guest guest]

I have the same problem. I have found ways to cope...fat pens are easier to

hold, I switched to all plastic ware since I was dropping dishes and glasses

daily. I sold my standard transmission car for an automatic. I have great

difficulty with paperwork. My hands cramp up quickly and hurt a great deal. They

go into spasms which I can not control.

You are not alone. Working would be impossible for me.

Raniolo

From: Micaela A Gomez <pcortas1@...>

Subject: [ ] Re: compression gloves/sed rate ?

Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 3:15 PM

 

I have my right thumb that is in severe pain and now it is LOCKING UP and when

this happens I hurt very much. Is this normal? I try to bend my thumb but of

course it is very stiff & will not work with me. If and when I go back to work

hopefully in December the use of my thumb is very necessary when I try to

function, (typing, writing, grasping files & folders) I don't know how I am

going to proceed. Any suggestions?

 

Mousie in Calif  

[Guest guest]

i to have the same problems with my hands & fingers. it hurts soo bad! i'm having

more difficulty now than bfore.

when i try to lift my utensil,my food drops.i'm like ugh!

i'm like ohh my gosh i need a bib!!!

all i can say is don't let it go to far if it gets worst,seek medical advice...

i do not work due to my jra,osteo,neuropathy, & monoplegia!!!!!

good luck & best wishes.

god bless,melynda

[ ] Re: compression gloves/sed rate ?

Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 3:15 PM

 

I have my right thumb that is in severe pain and now it is LOCKING UP and when

this happens I hurt very much. Is this normal? I try to bend my thumb but of

course it is very stiff & will not work with me. If and when I go back to work

hopefully in December the use of my thumb is very necessary when I try to

function, (typing, writing, grasping files & folders) I don't know how I am

going to proceed. Any suggestions?

 

Mousie in Calif  

[Guest guest]

Melyinda & ,

 

Thanks for your responses. I will seek some medical advice asap & also try to

adjust my living habits. It feels so good I have a place to vent when I am in

pain.

 

Mousie in Calif

[Guest guest]

What are compression gloves?

My sed rate continues to be too high. I'm on Arava and Plaquenil.

Methotrexate did not work for me. Personally, I attribute my lung problems to

it. I wish i would have switched to the ARava sooner. I have not had any major

flare since starting the Arava. Due to the high sed rate, my rheumy wants me to

switch to Humira. I'm just not sold on it yet because I'm scared to death of

getting my flares back.

Any advice?

Tammy

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