Originally Posted by
sewmary
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.
Is the cream from your doctor diclofenac sodium...brand name Voltaren Gel? That certainly helps my joint at the base of my thumb. Good stuff!