Gamers that struggles with arthritis. What do you do for relief?

Hazurko_RaShan

Hippie4927

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I play with a controller instead of M and K. It's less painful for me.

Enemy-of-Coldharbour

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Alcohol

Hazurko_RaShan

Actually broke two fingers and my wrist falling up wet stairs while holding a cat a couple of years ago. Wasn't able to snap my fingers for months. That when i got the diagnosis of osteoarthritis. This year it seems to bother me more while gaming than i have noticed in the past. Also i have some concerns about carpal tunnel syndrome. Still trying to work out the kinks with my VA paperwork b4 considering going there. Thought i would try some home remedies first.

CaffeinatedMayhem

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Hippie4927 wrote: »

I play with a controller instead of M and K. It's less painful for me.

Same. Also doesn't irritate my carpal tunnel as bad as keyboard either.

Hazurko_RaShan

Hippie4927 wrote: »

I play with a controller instead of M and K. It's less painful for me.

Yah i may need a better quality controller. My ipega 9021's arent as comfortable as i had hoped....

Ackwalan

One of those hand strength exercisers. Those are even good for people without problems and of any age. They can prevent problems before they happen.

Enemy-of-Coldharbour

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Hazurko_RaShan wrote: »

Actually broke two fingers and my wrist falling up wet stairs while holding a cat a couple of years ago. Wasn't able to snap my fingers for months. That when i got the diagnosis of osteoarthritis. This year it seems to bother me more while gaming than i have noticed in the past. Also i have some concerns about carpal tunnel syndrome. Still trying to work out the kinks with my VA paperwork b4 considering going there. Thought i would try some home remedies first.

How do you fall 'up' stairs?

Hazurko_RaShan

Enemy-of-Coldharbour wrote: »

Alcohol

consumption or topical? I don't drink...

Hippie4927

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thatlaurachick wrote: »

Hippie4927 wrote: »

I play with a controller instead of M and K. It's less painful for me.

Same. Also doesn't irritate my carpal tunnel as bad as keyboard either.

Yeah, I have carpal's too and the controller is so much better, IMO. Also, an occasional 'toke' doesn't hurt, either.

StormeReigns

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Suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, I have Naproxen, vicodin, and two different braces for my hands and one for fingers with tension strings.

Hazurko_RaShan

Enemy-of-Coldharbour wrote: »

Hazurko_RaShan wrote: »

Actually broke two fingers and my wrist falling up wet stairs while holding a cat a couple of years ago. Wasn't able to snap my fingers for months. That when i got the diagnosis of osteoarthritis. This year it seems to bother me more while gaming than i have noticed in the past. Also i have some concerns about carpal tunnel syndrome. Still trying to work out the kinks with my VA paperwork b4 considering going there. Thought i would try some home remedies first.

How do you fall 'up' stairs?

the stairs are treacherous. i put weight on the foot and it slipped and i fell forward. JUly. no ice to be found. just wet wooden stairs

Hazurko_RaShan

Hippie4927 wrote: »

thatlaurachick wrote: »

Hippie4927 wrote: »

I play with a controller instead of M and K. It's less painful for me.

Same. Also doesn't irritate my carpal tunnel as bad as keyboard either.

Yeah, I have carpal's too and the controller is so much better, IMO. Also, an occasional 'toke' doesn't hurt, either.

ok so what are some of your best controllers for hand comfort?


I love my ipega 9021's but they seem not so comfy.

kargen27

I don't have arthritis but my mom does and she sews. My parents live in Colorado and she says THC infused lotions help her.

Gilvoth

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there is Technology today that is being worked on that allows for controls to be solely directed by eye movement, it would cost alot of Gold but intime it will be made public and affordable.

Hazurko_RaShan

Stam builds seem to require a lot more work than my paws are prepared to deliver. Heavy attack weaving seems to be a lot more comfortable than light attack weaving.

MehrunesFlagon

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I Smoke,vape,and consume cannabis products.

Eirinin

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SkerKro wrote: »

Suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, I have Naproxen, vicodin, and two different braces for my hands and one for fingers with tension strings.

I have RA, too, my friend. It sucks.

I've found Voltaren topical gel helps with close to the surface joints like the back of the hand. Doesn't do anything for deeper joints and like @SkerKro I need oral meds as well to maintain quality of life.

The gel filled wrist rests for keyboard and mouse help if you use a pc.

Hazurko_RaShan

well alcohol and smoking and oils are off my list for sure. I had many bad reactions to cannabis. i am one of those rare few...

Hippie4927

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Hazurko_RaShan wrote: »

Hippie4927 wrote: »

thatlaurachick wrote: »

Hippie4927 wrote: »

I play with a controller instead of M and K. It's less painful for me.

Same. Also doesn't irritate my carpal tunnel as bad as keyboard either.

Yeah, I have carpal's too and the controller is so much better, IMO. Also, an occasional 'toke' doesn't hurt, either.

ok so what are some of your best controllers for hand comfort?


I love my ipega 9021's but they seem not so comfy.

I use an Xbox 360 controller and sit in the livingroom in my comfy chair so my arms and hands can rest in my lap while I play. Only the left and right buttons cause some pain in my fingers if I use them a lot but the rest of my fingers and hands are quite comfortable.

StormeReigns

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Eirinin wrote: »

SkerKro wrote: »

Suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, I have Naproxen, vicodin, and two different braces for my hands and one for fingers with tension strings.

I have RA, too, my friend. It sucks.

I've found Voltaren topical gel helps with close to the surface joints like the back of the hand. Doesn't do anything for deeper joints and like @SkerKro I need oral meds as well to maintain quality of life.

The gel filled wrist rests for keyboard and mouse help if you use a pc.

Yeah, i have those, mainly due to my art as well. But its moved to more areas as well from hands / wrists to lower back (L5) region, hips and knees. Not even 40 yet lol.

Hazurko_RaShan

SkerKro wrote: »

Eirinin wrote: »

SkerKro wrote: »

Suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, I have Naproxen, vicodin, and two different braces for my hands and one for fingers with tension strings.

I have RA, too, my friend. It sucks.

I've found Voltaren topical gel helps with close to the surface joints like the back of the hand. Doesn't do anything for deeper joints and like @SkerKro I need oral meds as well to maintain quality of life.

The gel filled wrist rests for keyboard and mouse help if you use a pc.

Yeah, i have those, mainly due to my art as well. But its moved to more areas as well from hands / wrists to lower back (L5) region, hips and knees. Not even 40 yet lol.

ouch sorry.

CaffeinatedMayhem

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Hazurko_RaShan wrote: »

Hippie4927 wrote: »

thatlaurachick wrote: »

Hippie4927 wrote: »

I play with a controller instead of M and K. It's less painful for me.

Same. Also doesn't irritate my carpal tunnel as bad as keyboard either.

Yeah, I have carpal's too and the controller is so much better, IMO. Also, an occasional 'toke' doesn't hurt, either.

ok so what are some of your best controllers for hand comfort?


I love my ipega 9021's but they seem not so comfy.

I splurged on an Xbox Pro controller. The racing sticks make thumb movements a lot easier, and my hands cramp less. Also being able to move bar swap to the lower paddles is much more comfortable for me. Doesn't make bar swap happen better, but hey, at least I'm not twisting my hand in an uncomfortable way to do it.

Eirinin

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SkerKro wrote: »

Eirinin wrote: »

SkerKro wrote: »

Suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, I have Naproxen, vicodin, and two different braces for my hands and one for fingers with tension strings.

I have RA, too, my friend. It sucks.

I've found Voltaren topical gel helps with close to the surface joints like the back of the hand. Doesn't do anything for deeper joints and like @SkerKro I need oral meds as well to maintain quality of life.

The gel filled wrist rests for keyboard and mouse help if you use a pc.

Yeah, i have those, mainly due to my art as well. But its moved to more areas as well from hands / wrists to lower back (L5) region, hips and knees. Not even 40 yet lol.

Me too. I totally understand.

Hazurko_RaShan

thatlaurachick wrote: »

Hazurko_RaShan wrote: »

Hippie4927 wrote: »

thatlaurachick wrote: »

Hippie4927 wrote: »

I play with a controller instead of M and K. It's less painful for me.

Same. Also doesn't irritate my carpal tunnel as bad as keyboard either.

Yeah, I have carpal's too and the controller is so much better, IMO. Also, an occasional 'toke' doesn't hurt, either.

ok so what are some of your best controllers for hand comfort?


I love my ipega 9021's but they seem not so comfy.

I splurged on an Xbox Pro controller. The racing sticks make thumb movements a lot easier, and my hands cramp less. Also being able to move bar swap to the lower paddles is much more comfortable for me. Doesn't make bar swap happen better, but hey, at least I'm not twisting my hand in an uncomfortable way to do it.

Maybe in march i could try that... ish? around then. those are like 100$+ each? I'll give it a shot thank you.

these had higher than a 4 star rating so trying them now. just got them delivered in the last hour

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P8MC66C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


got to go. goodnight all. thanks.

MehrunesFlagon

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Hazurko_RaShan wrote: »

well alcohol and smoking and oils are off my list for sure. I had many bad reactions to cannabis. i am one of those rare few...

Yeah I've known a few people that were allergic to it.

Mik195

I don't have arthritis, but am working for a diagnosis for a hand/arm problem. I thought the Xbox Elite controller would be good since it lets you remap buttons. But, I found it was too heavy and caused more pain. It might be fine for others, but wanted to give a heads up if anyone is considering one.

MehrunesFlagon

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I find that if your thumb is that controls the mouse still works without too much pain a 12 button mouse works well.Find that also makes for a more comfortable key config too.Ditch wasd for the arrow keys and bind your commonly used commands adjacent to the keys.Beats the awkwardness of the default bar swap too.This might be a tad different for me though since I have played piano and various other instruments throughout the years.

El_Borracho

Enemy-of-Coldharbour wrote: »

Alcohol

Hey, I use the same product to improve my rotation.

theyancey

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It can be a real pain . . . literally! When my shoulder froze I ended up having to use a foot activated mouse for clicking. My doctors suggested that for my arthritis that I add turmeric supplement and drinking tart cherry juice every day. That was a tremendous help!

Ohtimbar

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Compression gloves, gamepad and outrageously expensive prescription medications.