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When I was first diagnosed with this mess in 2002, it was all over my body. Shoulders, wrist, elbow, hands, feet, groin, knees, etc. I have been on Enbrel, MTX, and mobic and began to pretty good. Even able to play golf for awhile. NOw lately my hand and wrist are all but useless. My legs have only felt better when in sports in college. My wrist feel as though they are sprained and my hands feel extreme pain. What is up with that? I notice when I run hot water over my wrist and hands the pain goes down considerbly. Does anyone know of any kind of wrist or hand brace that uses batteries to send heat to the area?What about these...

As for the why it's happening, maybe there is something else wrong with your wrists? You might consider getting a consult with an orthopedist to be sure.

InnerGlow2008-05-27 11:28:47Prix560- my wrists and hands are really what bothers me too. I'm usually good everywhere else.

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Thank you IG. That seconone looks like me. I may end up looking like a dork but if I can do my job better so be it. I guess this is my punishment for all those times I was mean as youth.I know what you mean about the hot water. Before I was on Mobic, running my hands under really hot water about once an hour was the only thing that kept me semi-functional. My RD kept saying ICE! but only hot water relieved the pain. I also have Raynaud's, not sure if that has something to do with it. hi Prix ... i wonderd what meds you are on and how long
you have ra... sounds like you have Wrist damage..

Boney
Diagnosed in 9/2002 was on Enbrel 01/2003, MTX, Mobic. Was doing prety good in 2005, but latley things have been bad in the hands and wrist area. I thought I was going to do good started doing pushups and had hopes of playing golf again. Not so anymore just try to make it through a 10 hour day a work with out looking like a chump.hi Prix i worked manuel labour. was stopped after 4yrs by hospital all my joints
were ruined.. have you had xrays.. both my wrists near fused and something
collapsed in them allso osteoarthritis in them.. i dont know if working
whith them caused more damage but all i know is when you cant work
then thats it .. its all over.

Boney
Has there ever been any kind of wrist surgery that could work kind of like shoulder replacement or knee replacement. I still have another 30 years of work ahead of me before I can even think of retirement.

Ask your dr about pain patches. you can place them on area s of your skin, usually 12 hrs on 12 hrs off.. My big problem is my hands and I have to use these when the hands start swelling up and they do help, it does take a little time for the meds to start helping but it does work. [QUOTE=Prix560]When I was first diagnosed with this mess in 2002, it was all over my body. Shoulders, wrist, elbow, hands, feet, groin, knees, etc. I have been on Enbrel, MTX, and mobic and began to pretty good. Even able to play golf for awhile. NOw lately my hand and wrist are all but useless. My legs have only felt better when in sports in college. My wrist feel as though they are sprained and my hands feel extreme pain. What is up with that? I notice when I run hot water over my wrist and hands the pain goes down considerbly. Does anyone know of any kind of wrist or hand brace that uses batteries to send heat to the area?[/QUOTE]

I use Handeze gloves (available at many stores, or online from the Dome Products). They keep the joints warm and also give mild support. They have gloves with and without a cushion support in the wrist. They are available in black, tan, and slate colors. They really help me alot when my hands/knuckles are acting up - I use a computer all day long at work.

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