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Adak, AK

I finally found fingerless gloves that could help during the fall and winter months but how do you manage a flare plus stay cool during those months when it gets warmer and you need a thinner pair of fingerless gloves? Does anyone suggest where thinner fingerless gloves can be best gotten from?

January 23, 2024
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A myRAteam Member

Ooh. Good question. I will research and see if I can find some answers.

January 23, 2024
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Managing RA flare-ups in warmer weather can still involve a variety of strategies, such as:

- **Staying Hydrated**: Warm weather can lead to dehydration, which may exacerbate symptoms
- **Planning Ahead**: Having medications or therapies ready as discussed with a rheumatologist.
- **Stress Management**: Employing Show Full Answer

Managing RA flare-ups in warmer weather can still involve a variety of strategies, such as:

- **Staying Hydrated**: Warm weather can lead to dehydration, which may exacerbate symptoms.
- **Planning Ahead**: Having medications or therapies ready as discussed with a rheumatologist.
- **Stress Management**: Employing relaxation techniques like deep breathing or meditation to manage stress that can trigger flares.
- **Low-Impact Exercise**: Engaging in activities like yoga or tai chi, which can be beneficial for joint health and stress reduction.
- **Heat and Cold Therapy**: Although warmth is soothing, during hot weather, cold packs might be more beneficial to reduce inflammation.

It's important to remember that everyone is different, and what works for one person may not work for another. Identifying personal triggers and having an RA management plan in place is key.

January 23, 2024

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