Arthritis Treatment

Review by gardener97:

I was unaware of how cold my hands get when I am sleeping – my doctor routinely recommends wearing these gloves at night for anyone with hand problems. I actually sleep much more soundly now. Cold hands are painful hands if you have arthritis… of course you are aware of that in the daytime, but maybe not when you are asleep, but if your hands are hurting you are not sleeping really deeply. I use these gloves other times too as I become aware that my hands are feeling too cold and this feels so much better.

I ordered the small as I have small hands and I do like them but I am now ordering the mediums too. The smalls feel too tight sometimes.You can turn them inside out for a little bigger or if the seams bother you.

Review by Coco:

Great for working on the computer and all around the house. These gloves don’t limit what you can do while your wearing them; they allow you to do even more.

Review by Patricia Rogers:

I received these gloves from my son for my birthday. I have hardly taken them off since receiving them, I especially sleep with them on. My hands are warm and not nearly as swollen. I have osteoarthritis in both my hands, particularly in my fingers. The relief I have gotten is one of the few things that have given me any relief. The cold weather is so difficult for me along with, at times, extreme pain in both hands. I even had the end digits on my right hand fused a few years ago, to no avail. I wish I had them in flesh color instead of charcoal, but no matter I love them.

Review by R. Kosier:

I absolutely LOVE these gloves. Having Rheumatoid Arthritis, my hands are one area that are usually painful and inflamed. After the first 2 hours of wearing these gloves the swelling in my hands had decreased so much that I was able to remove my wedding band……something I have not been able to do in over 5 years. The gloves are easy to put on, easily removed and are comfortable to wear. However, I have not worn them any longer than 2-3 hours at a time. The open fingertips allows you to use your computer keyboard, as I am doing at this moment wearing the gloves and writing this review. In my case, these gloves ease the joint pain in each and every one of my fingers. I have not yet had the opportunity to try these in the cold weather. I have since purchased an additional pair to leave at work for use on the job. Of all of the things I have purchased in my lifetime, house and cars included, these gloves are in the top 5% of all of my good and smart purchases. My advice, BUY THEM, but be sure to purchase the correct size and use the sizing charts to assist you in selecting your gloves.

Review by Opinionated:

The mild compression and warmth these gloves provide is a help to hurting hands. Like another reviewer, I like that the fingers are long enough to cover all the joints…though I occasionally have to tug them down. I love the open finger design and thin fabric, which allow me to wear them when I work. The gray color is nice…they don’t look “theraputic”. I’ve had lots of people ask about them. They think they look cool! I’ve had a loose thread and a small section of a finger seam come loose, but not enough to bother fixing. When these wear out I will buy more, but I expect these two pair will last me a long time.

Review by K. Seyle:

I have rheumatoid arthritis and use these gloves under my braces. They are excellant quality and well worth the price! Sizing is tricky though. If you have swelling in your fingers and/or wrists, you may need to order up two sizes. They are pretty tight (give excellant support), but can be painfully tight too

Review by D.C. Julie:

These gloves are OK, but they’re no big deal. I thought they would feel a lot more supportive, but they just feel warm and snug. Thermoskin gloves are much more supporting. The disadvantage of Thermoskin is the unnatural feel of the fabric. I ordered these gloves because they looked more breatheable, which they are, so they will probably stay cleaner and less sweaty. However, they just give a modest amount of support.

Review by A. M. Gatson:

Because of a problem with arthritis, My hands become so cold that they ache terribly. I saw these gloves advertised in an arthitis health magazine, and decided to try them. I am so glad I did. These gloves have been just wonderful! The pain in my hands is dramatically less, even though I ordered my regular glove size, and my hands stay warm. I will be ordering a smaller size. The only problem I have had is that the seam around the thumb area-one of my problem areas-is a bit uncomfortable. Turning them inside out solved this problem. These are much superior to the Isotoner Therapeutic gloves I ordered at the same time.

Review by Mary Kate Jespersen:

I stitch and play the harp and these gloves help keep my hands warm and not at all aching. I do not get fatigued hands as quickly when wearing these gloves. I did have to trim the fingers so they fit my hands better, but that was easy and works well. I highly recommend these gloves to anyone who does a lot of fine, repetitive work with their hands, especially if you have arthritis.

Review by LynZ:

I am 28, 5’6″ average build, average hands (you know, my ring finger is a standard 7). I ordered the medium and they were slightly big. Almost right, but not snug enough to feel like they would help. So I sent them back and they quickly and happily sent me a pair of smalls. These fit nice and snug, however I couldn’t bend my fingers without the fabric pushing my knuckles straight. I was nervous to alter them, but I ended up cutting almost an inch off of each finger and now they fit great. I think for a man, or a person with longer fingers they would be fine, but for someone like me, don’t be afraid to cut them until they feel right. In the photo, they are shown above the knuckle, which is how they came, but I felt the fabric was a little too ridgid (but that’s what makes it supportive) to have cover my already sore knuckles. That could be me though. They don’t fray either, so don’t worry to take the sciccors to them.

I have yet to wash them, so I don’t know how that will be, but they are comfortable and so far don’t make my hands all sweaty. I don’t notice the “warmth” that is supposed to make you feel better, but I definitly feel more supported while wearing them.

UPDATE: A year late (with occational use) and many washing- where I cut them to make them the right size, the stitching has come all undone. I will have to resew each finger, which is not too bad, but the material itself has not frayed.

Review by B. Jeffryes:

I am a paraplegic. As such my hands and wrists get strained and sore often. I do not have arthritis.

I noticed some heat but nothing to write home about. I do have the correct size but the compression aggravates my condition. I think just a decent set of warm gloves or a muffler works much better for me.

I never have been a fan of fingerless gloves but you will need the feature if you get these. They have enough compression that getting them on and especially off is not easy. You will be wearing them while you do things. Even if it is just punching a remote, writing or handling small items. I’m left to wonder how the reviewer that likes theirs gets them on and off as it takes dexterity and a good pinch grip to get your fingers to release. I can do it but I imagine someone elderly with arthritis having quite a time. Maybe the other reviewer has assistance.

If you can’t pinch and pull very well you will probably need help getting them off. But if compression aids in pain relief you may like them. I have good circulation and did not notice much warmth at all. Maybe only those with “cold hands” will notice a benefit.

If possible find someplace local to try out first. Good Luck

One last thing. These are made of a neoprene like material and all the seams are sewn to stick out. So the gloves are like wearing something inside out but with stiff seams sticking out around the fingers. I found it agravating when using my fingers and hands. You may be able to see in picture. just be aware of this. they’re made to be smooth againt the skin but are a bit rough on the outside what with all the seams sticking up.