Sore , tired and achy hands
#41
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Kansas City Mo
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Been reading all the replys with much intrest as I have the same problems already mentioned I have had carpol tunnel surgery on both hands twice. and it is back once again but I swer no more sugery for me. I think I have tried almost everything suggested here some work for me then stop working and I start all over again doing the various remendies usually I just work through the pain. However Saturday I was in JoAnns and seen this display marked 60 per cent off. They had hand warming gloves and slipper warmers. Well I bought the gloves and plan to go back Monday and get the slipper. They are mittens made out of fleece type material, they have pockets sewen in and in the pockets are small microwavable wheat pockets tried them today the heat felt so good. Also says you can freeze the packets for cold therpy
#42
Sorry to mention it, but good old dishwashing by hand does it too. You get to soak your hands in nice warm water three times a day. Better than therapy! Use the dishwasher for the pots and pans.
#44
Originally Posted by morelcabin
Originally Posted by ptquilts
I have been hand quilting for 30 years and the hands are OK with the exception of middle finger on left hand [the one that is under the quilt and pushing the needle back up]. it almost feels as if there is a bump on the bone at the knuckle, when I bend it, it hurts. Anyone else run into this?
I live in fear of getting real arthritis in my hands...
I live in fear of getting real arthritis in my hands...
#45
I have rather severe arthritis in my hands, esp in my fingers where the joints have fused.
I don't sew for great lengths of time but rotate the varying tasks of cutting, pressing, sewing, and exercising. I bought a Pfaff because of the dual feed [IDT] so I don't have to strain when sewing.
I tested all the various rotary cutters til I found which ones fit me and how I use them. I bought the Alto's Quick Cut 2 for assistance with cutting. I made sure my cutting area is the right height for me. Then I bought a great "chair' for me to sew in, actually it isn't a chair but a Swopper, it feels like sitting on a balance ball only I don't have to worry about pins bursting it.
I take my meds and see my rheumatologist.
ali
I don't sew for great lengths of time but rotate the varying tasks of cutting, pressing, sewing, and exercising. I bought a Pfaff because of the dual feed [IDT] so I don't have to strain when sewing.
I tested all the various rotary cutters til I found which ones fit me and how I use them. I bought the Alto's Quick Cut 2 for assistance with cutting. I made sure my cutting area is the right height for me. Then I bought a great "chair' for me to sew in, actually it isn't a chair but a Swopper, it feels like sitting on a balance ball only I don't have to worry about pins bursting it.
I take my meds and see my rheumatologist.
ali
#47
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Bardstown Ky
Posts: 663
Originally Posted by craftyone27
Originally Posted by wolfkitty
I use Biofreeze. Just need a small dab, and it works quite well. Mild odor disappears quickly.
#48
Originally Posted by AliKat
I have rather severe arthritis in my hands, esp in my fingers where the joints have fused.
I don't sew for great lengths of time but rotate the varying tasks of cutting, pressing, sewing, and exercising. I bought a Pfaff because of the dual feed [IDT] so I don't have to strain when sewing.
I tested all the various rotary cutters til I found which ones fit me and how I use them. I bought the Alto's Quick Cut 2 for assistance with cutting. I made sure my cutting area is the right height for me. Then I bought a great "chair' for me to sew in, actually it isn't a chair but a Swopper, it feels like sitting on a balance ball only I don't have to worry about pins bursting it.
I take my meds and see my rheumatologist.
ali
I don't sew for great lengths of time but rotate the varying tasks of cutting, pressing, sewing, and exercising. I bought a Pfaff because of the dual feed [IDT] so I don't have to strain when sewing.
I tested all the various rotary cutters til I found which ones fit me and how I use them. I bought the Alto's Quick Cut 2 for assistance with cutting. I made sure my cutting area is the right height for me. Then I bought a great "chair' for me to sew in, actually it isn't a chair but a Swopper, it feels like sitting on a balance ball only I don't have to worry about pins bursting it.
I take my meds and see my rheumatologist.
ali
#49
Originally Posted by DoxieMom
What do you do for sore, tired, and achy hands? I really depend on my Homedics paraffin bath--the heat is soothing and penetrating and the paraffin helps moisturize my hands and nails. (Warning: people with diabetes or nerve damage should check with their doctor before using one.) I'm interested to know what other quilters do to keep their hands mobile and pain free.
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