Originally Posted by
Jackietellijohn60
Do the compression gloves I've seen at JoAnn Fabrics help with arthritis in the large joint at the base of the thumb? They are kind of spendy if they don't offer any relief...
No they don't seem to help me. But the gloves are great for the RA in the rest of my hands.
The only thing that helps my thumb is a thumb splint ( from Walgreens). and a special cream prescribed by my rhumetologist.