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December 15, 2024
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A myRAteam Member

My daughter wears gloves. She said it helps her. I haven't tried it yet.

December 23, 2024
myRAteam

Wearing arthritis gloves while sleeping can help reduce pain, stiffness, and swelling in the fingers, keeping them more flexible and supported. However, they are not specifically designed to prevent fingers from turning outward, which may be caused by joint deformities in rheumatoid arthritis. For such concerns, consult Show Full Answer

Wearing arthritis gloves while sleeping can help reduce pain, stiffness, and swelling in the fingers, keeping them more flexible and supported. However, they are not specifically designed to prevent fingers from turning outward, which may be caused by joint deformities in rheumatoid arthritis. For such concerns, consult your doctor or occupational therapist for tailored solutions.

December 15, 2024
A myRAteam Member

Occupation therapy could be very helpful in giving tips to help delay or minimize the deviation. Not sure it's possible to avoid entirely as it's a hallmark of the disease process.

December 23, 2024
A myRAteam Member

Robert are you talking about the ulnar drift caused by RA?

December 23, 2024
A myRAteam Member

Robert have you asked your doc?

December 16, 2024

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