I have had RA for 46 years and there have been times I could do nothing. I have been lucky that the medications I take now have helped me so much. I do have problems with my hands and if they get to bad I get injections in the joints that keeps them in good enough shape for me to use them They don't like to do that very often so I self treat as much as possible. I use the gloves I find at Walgreen that brace my wrist and thumb area but leave my fingers free. You put them on and pull the band to as tight as you want it and fasten the velcro strap where it is most comfortable for you. I sleep in them when I am having a lot of pain and it helps so much.