Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder. It is a disabling and painful condition which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction. The disease is also systemic in that it often also affects many extra-articular tissues throughout the body including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and...

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free2beme6060 08/01/2014

I just bought myself a wonderful red (my fav color) heated throw! It is like being wrapped in a cloud of love! It is the most wonderful thing! LOL
I have been having bad foot and hand cramps and the only thing that calms them is heat. I had a heating pad but was kind of hard to cover all of the hurting parts. Now I can wrap head to toe in wonderful warmth!!
I also bought some IMAX gloves and socks. I LOVE the gloves but do not like the socks. The socks do not keep my feet warm and
I didn't like the way they fit over each toe. The gloves help my cramping and provide enough warmth. Hope this helps other NEWBIES!!

deleted_user 08/01/2014

ok I am dunb what are IMAX gloves?

carrigmor 08/02/2014

I didn't know what that was either. I had to look that up. I am not sure if this is right, but this is what I found

http://www.imakproducts.com/product.php?s=12

arthritis gloves. I have not heard of those. very interesting. Thanks for sharing. so glad they work. I like it when something works. Even if it only helps a little. A little help is better than no help at all.

Angelpuss 08/02/2014

What a great present you've given yourself, freetobeme. Enjoy!

free2beme6060 08/02/2014

IMAX is a brand of arthritis gloves, socks etc. I am very impressed with them. Cheapest price is EBAY!!

sammyo1 08/02/2014

Sounds great.
I could not do the blanket, I'm always burning up. Although I've been thinking about looking for something for hands & feet.
Bought ankle braces & have some wrist splints. Onto the next joints.
Thanks for sharing guess I'll take a look on EBay.
Sammy

annettearizona 08/02/2014

Glad to hear you're spoiling yourself with helpful gifts too! snuggle up and enjoy

BobbiOz 08/02/2014

Hi Free...
Thanks for the glove tip. I shall try them. I am also retired from 20+ years in the Printing business. Unfortunately, as a salesperson, there was no retirement fund. Am being careful with my savings. Thankful for Medicare and Blue Shield as I am taking Oriencia infusions and that isover 3600+$ a month. Yikes!! Hope you are doing well.
Gentle hugs, Bobbi

deleted_user 08/02/2014

I use the heated throw myself, sleep with it almost every night. Works wonders! Haven't tried the IMAX gloves or socks though.

Trooper45yrs 08/02/2014

Thank you for sharing!

didyann 08/03/2014

I love my Imak gloves but I also treated myself to a large pack of instant ice packs from CVS. When we are out and about sometimes I start having a horrible flare . Usually my shoulder or ankle. This way I can have instant pain relief until I get home.

ILoveHuskies 08/04/2014

I have seen the IMAK gloves at Walgreen's Pharmacy. I want to try them out. My hands have been getting worse. I feel my immune system is really going after my hands. Can you sleep with the gloves?

free2beme6060 08/04/2014

I love huskies,
I do sleep with them. They are very comfortable,
I pretty much wear them 24/7 except when
I am cooking. I don't want to get them dirty.

goawayRA 08/04/2014

Just ordered some yesterday :) thanks for the tip!

confoosed 08/05/2014

Awesome thanks for pointing out the gloves. My thumbs are killing me, and I have been wrapping them with ACE wraps. I need something sturdier.

cassie2u2 08/07/2014

I bought myself some heated finger gloves , made for motorcycle riders. run on rechargeable batteries. I have raynauds which is part of r.a. They are really wonderful for the driving in winter and for outdoors. got them at Cozy Winters on line... Now I think I will be getting the Imax gloves for inside too...

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