how do you avoid shaking hands with arthritic hands?
02-15-2011, 04:00 AM
#32
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Originally Posted by amma
I put out both hands, and I place their hand in between mine. This is MY version of a handshake :wink:
I have fibro and arthritis in my hands, and this works for me :wink: I will explain if I get a quizzical look that my ol' hands get hurt easily. :D:D:D
I have fibro and arthritis in my hands, and this works for me :wink: I will explain if I get a quizzical look that my ol' hands get hurt easily. :D:D:D
Thank you for sharing this.
02-15-2011, 05:26 AM
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I have this problem with shaking hands also. I like this version of taking thier hand in between both of mine. Thanks
Originally Posted by amma
I put out both hands, and I place their hand in between mine. This is MY version of a handshake :wink:
I have fibro and arthritis in my hands, and this works for me :wink: I will explain if I get a quizzical look that my ol' hands get hurt easily. :D:D:D
I have fibro and arthritis in my hands, and this works for me :wink: I will explain if I get a quizzical look that my ol' hands get hurt easily. :D:D:D
02-15-2011, 05:37 AM
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I keep my purse in front of me in social situations,clutched with both hands.Usually I can get by with a hello and nod. If they do shake,their hadn is out there and you have a chance to grasp how is comfortable for you.A purse and a sweater over your arm really makes a good shield.
02-15-2011, 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by liblueeyes66
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And he just politely says to new people I can't shake the normal way but I do this... and explains.[/quote]
I love this! Shows a sense of humor and compassion for those who truly mean no harm. ;)
02-15-2011, 05:44 AM
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I am so interested in all your replys. I am fairly young (52) and have had RA for about 10 years, it is the worst in my hands, so shaking hands is very painful sometimes, if I flinch sometimes when people shake my hands, I explain nicely that I have arthritis in my hands, most of the time they look at my hands and then look at me and say "Your hands look normal to me." Isn't that the rude? My next reply is usually, "I thank God, and the medicine that works so well for that."
02-15-2011, 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Nancy S.
Originally Posted by toomanycats
I have arthritis in my hands and some days is very painful and sensitive. It hurts alot to have someone grab a hand. How do you polietly refuse to shake someones hand that is offered without looking like I am nuts or stuck up?
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