how do you avoid shaking hands with arthritic hands?

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02-15-2011, 09:00 AM

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Cheshire Cat

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Like Bob Dole, hold something in your hands and it will slow them down enough to say, "I have pain in my hands so I don't shake."

02-15-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by sweatnesNlite

Fiss bump is ver au curran, or eskimo kissin for thoze closes to yur heart.

i have healin crystalz that can fix her rite up lik knew.

My niece likes to hug and eskimo kiss. She's is preschool now so my sister had to tell her not to do that with everyone or she'd get in trouble.She came home the other day and said she was tired of preschool and was ready for college.

02-15-2011, 10:01 AM

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Debbie I love the kitten and so does my two yr old grandbaby.

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Originally Posted by debbieumphress

When people try to hug me , I always say, "easy.easy.easy" Most of my friends know I have bone pain so they give me fairy hugs. GOtta love them. I hate gloves but maybe just nod and say, nice to meet you but ..... I understand those who slap on backs or give light punches but really????? ANd i am a very huggy touchy person myself.

02-15-2011, 10:42 AM

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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 like this idea. My dog tripped me up and when I fell I overextended my ring and middle fingers on my right hand. An old acquaintance shook my hand recently and it nearly brought me to my knees.

02-15-2011, 10:53 AM

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i am with everyone else , just tell them

02-15-2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by quilticing

I read in a presidential biography book a trick they use in a reception line: extend your left hand and keep a finger or thumb tucked in your palm.

That is a great idea

02-15-2011, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by quilticing

I read in a presidential biography book a trick they use in a reception line: extend your left hand and keep a finger or thumb tucked in your palm.

sorry for double

02-15-2011, 11:40 AM

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Oh. I had never thought that I might hurt someone with a handshake. Thank you all for making me realize that I need to be careful about handshaking and hugs.

02-15-2011, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy S.

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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?

I have RA in my hands and I just make sure that only the tips of my fingers get grabbed when shaking hands. Bend at the nuckles with your fingers at a 90 degree or so. You thumb will automaticly stop them from grabbing your whole hand. It gets easier as you go. Good Luck and lots of hugs.

I do that and was I surprised when a man kissed my hand instead of shaking it!