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Reddit mentions of Prepworks by Progressive Jar Grips Multi-Purpose Lid Openers, Set of 3
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OPEN STUBBORN JARS OF ALL SIZES: Three durable jar grips provide superior grip when opening stubborn jars and containers of all sizesTHREE DIFFERNT SHAPES: Comes in three individual shapes and colors for every kind of jarINNOVATIVE DESIGN: Teal square and green round flat grip for large jars and red cone shaped ribbed grip for smaller bottles and jarsMAKES OPENING JARS EFFORTLESS: Takes the effort out of opening jars and removing lidsHAND WASH: Thes Jar Grips are made of rubber and please hand wash
Specs:
Color | Assorted |
Height | 2 Inches |
Length | 5 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | A |
Weight | 0.2 Pounds |
Width | 5 Inches |
Hi! I'm a medical student with RA, diagnosed 10 years ago when I was in high school. The experience of a flare and getting this diagnosis is such a pain in the ass (the literal, figurative, and emotional asses) if we're being quite frank. When I was diagnosed and then later on when I had a rough, persistent flare, the emotional burden was pretty heavy. There was a lot of crying, a lot of anger (at God, my genetics, my immune system, etc.), and a lot of stubborn refusal to utilize or even ask for things that could've made my life a bit easier. You've already taken that step by posting here, so that's one down! This sub and finding peers who either are going through similar things (there were a surprising number of women with autoimmune disorders in my class) or were just good, understanding people made a huge difference for me. If you're comfortable talking about your experience to others, I think might be surprised at how many people know the struggle.
Physical things that I did find helpful:
Being comfortable talking to people about it might take time, but you'll definitely get there soon. You're a doctor! You've had to learn how to talk to people about all sorts of uncomfortable things, so you can absolutely do this. Remember that although you have this diagnosis, you did nothing to "earn" it and therefore theoretically there's nothing to be embarrassed about. I know it's easier said than done. Try starting with people you know and trust- close friends, family- and then branch out as you're comfortable. I honestly make jokes about my "crap joints" and how "my body is rejecting me" quite often, and I find that the self-deprecating approach works well for breaking tension while talking to others about my RA.
Finally, it might feel like you're going stir crazy in your own body because doing anything physical is just a recipe for pain right now, but it will get better and you will get back to being active. "Normal" might not be the same as it once was, but you'll re-define it for yourself and your illness. You've just now been diagnosed, so your journey to finding the treatment plan that will work for you is just beginning. I'm sure you know these meds take time to reach their peak effect, so be patient (again, easier said than done, I know) and keep an open dialogue with your rheumatologist about how things are progressing. Be as active as you can stand without hurting yourself, even if it's just walking. Hopefully MTX will fix you right up in no time and you'll be back to doing all of the activities lickity split!
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Wow, okay, that's a lot. Um...
tl;dr For ease of use, make things fatter, squishier, or grippier. If you can handle doing a full medical history and physical exam , you can deffo handle the RA talk. It gets better. <3
You might already know this, but they make rubber grip thingys that make opening a jar SO MUCH EASIER. My husband bought them for me because he got tired of opening all of my jars for me - such a game changer.
pick up some of these for the future
http://www.amazon.com/Prepworks-Progressive-International-GT-3236-Grips/dp/B00F67TLFC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1425835664&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=jar+grip
it's saved me from fucking up the skin on my hands trying to get tanks apart and whatnot
i just got a kannastor Gr8ter (v2)and it's got no/low resistance.. not sure if my old one was crap (old SLX), or this one is that good.. it's non threaded (the grinding part).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYpCMNZU5rY&feature=emb_logo
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instead of a new grinder, have you thought about getting an "assistive device"?
like grippy pads you use to grab stuff? you wouldn't need fingers as much, you could just use your palms..
https://www.amazon.com/Prepworks-Progressive-Grips-Multi-Purpose-Openers/dp/B00F67TLFC/
and they help with other stuff besides grinding.
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look at arthritis stuff.. assistive devices,..
you got an old crappy mousepad laying around?
https://www.amazon.com/Rubber-Jar-Opener-Grippers-Arthritic/dp/B07L59RQ6G/
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these are nice and thick.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G3HJROS/
We can open our own pickle jars. We just need this thing.
https://www.amazon.com/Prepworks-Progressive-Multi-Purpose-Openers-Gripper/dp/B00F67TLFC/ref=pd_aw_fbt_79_img_2/146-9395880-7388848?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=Y0YS1X4YJF3BQNVZ0ZST
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F67TLFC/
What's wrong with you savages? $3 from Amazon for a 3 pack and you'll never have a problem again: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F67TLFC/
Get a silicone opener like one of these and they'll turn no problems.
Lol nice, also i remembered. I use these to open up locked up tanks