Tips on preparing food
打开罐子
我发现了如何通过反复试验打开罐子，因为我无法用左手握住罐子，这是大多数小工具所需的。将厚毛巾包裹在罐子上，将其推到墙上或固体上，然后用小锤子或厨房剪刀在盖子周围敲打。然后，您会发现盖子很容易脱落。
Dorothy, Kent
开口罐
Wear a rubber glove (washing up type) to open a jar. I find it does help.
Mary, West Midlands
我已经有了rheumatoid arthritisfor 38 years and have never, until now, found a satisfactory jar opener. I have recently been given the battery-operated jar opener, which is wonderful.
Janet, South Brent, Devon - 2009
当我买了一个我买了一个罐子揭幕战时，我的生活发生了变化。它看起来有点像一个塑料开瓶器，但在打开果酱罐，腌制黄瓜罐，蛋黄酱罐等方面非常出色，只需要最小的压力即可打破盖子上的真空。我已将他们寄给了痛苦的朋友和家人，他们认为他们也很棒！我有一个电池操作的罐子开瓶器，并讨厌它，因为它倾向于使盖子从罐子上飞出，并且不适合所有瓶子……现在就在垃圾箱中。
Carolyn, Manchester - 2015
I struggle to open cans with ring pulls and have tried a number of different devices with no avail. I recently obtained a whale-shaped opener that seems to do the job. You need to lift the ring pull slightly away from the tin, which I find easy enough to do with a knife, and then slot the ring into the whale’s mouth and use the tummy as a lever. Unfortunately I can’t remember where I got it from, so this is a bit of a plea for information as I want to buy another as a back-up!
萨利，北威尔士 - 2010年
烘烤技巧
我喜欢烘烤，但是患有关节炎意味着您需要计划和加快自己的步伐。今年让我的圣诞蛋糕整天花了我。不仅很难混合，而且我发现它只是在拖着一袋糖和面粉袋。但是我分阶段做到了，每个部分之间都休息了。
Breaking it down into manageable chunks makes it doable and means I can carry on doing what I enjoy in the kitchen.
诺拉，通过分享您的日常-2017
Tips on shoes
I've found a company called舒适的脚, who have a great selection of stylish shoes that come in 6E (EEEEEE) and women's sizes 3 to 10. D is the normal width of shoes that are sold in high-street shops. Having arthritis in my feet, I now buy all my shoes from this company and am very satisfied with my purchases.
Mrs T, Leicester - 2012
我很严重rheumatoid arthritisfor many years, and also had operations on my feet. About three years ago I discovered memory foam insoles and never looked back. If you make sure the inner sole is removable in all new shoes, these can be replaced regularly with memory foam now very cheap to buy. I use them in all my shoes, sandals and slippers.
Mrs M, York - 2010
Having had a hip dislocation recently which happened as I bent down to fasten my shoelaces, I've discovered the wonderful elastic 'bungee' laces you can buy to fit into any laced shoe/trainer/boot. They can be adjusted so that the shoe can very easily be put on using a long-handled shoehorn. I have trainers and my walking boots fitted with these now, and it's even easier than having to bend down to tie laces.
There's no need to look for trainers with these already fitted; you can simply buy the laces (online is easiest) and fit them yourself.
温迪，通过电子邮件
Tips on coping with cold weather
I’ve found it really helps to have big mugs for drinking hot drinks. Little dainty cups are fine, but a big mug/bucket of tea means I can keep both hands wrapped around and warm without making my fingers hurt. I refuse to let arthritis spoil my enjoyment of the most British of beverages!
Stacey，通过Facebook
Hot soup, hot juice, hot socks and a hot water bottle! I’m 35 with inflammatory arthritis in multiple joints and these things certainly help me through the winter. Stay cosy everyone!
Hazel, via Facebook
I use a lightweight duvet, as I have arthritis in my thumbs. It's very warm, despite it being so light, and I use fleece blankets too. I layer my feet and hands with as many socks and gloves as the day dictates. I don't care what it looks like, as long as I'm warm!
夏娃，通过Facebook -2017
Layers! I'm all about layers at this time of year. I have numerous hoodies, jumpers, vests and socks on standby for when the cold hits. By the time the cold weather comes, fashion goes out the window!
我还确保我有几双手套，手指和无指的手套，手腕长度良好，可最大程度地覆盖。
Claire, via Facebook
I wear extra layers and keep a hot water bottle and blanket downstairs. I also have a flannelette duvet cover and sheets, an electric blanket and fluffy socks and slippers.
BEV，通过Facebook
我有一个脖子热水瓶和一个脖子上的蛋。我到处都有关节炎，但是脖子很可怕。过去，花三分钟的时间在一个站立的日光浴床上也为我创造了奇迹。
Paddy, via Facebook - 2017
Tips on staying healthy
I use a vitamin D spray from Holland and Barrett and make sure I get my free flu jab.
Samantha, via Facebook - 2017
预订深层组织按摩或任何类型的按摩，获取一些热包，一些水瓶和按摩垫。
Claire, via Facebook - 2017
Tips on personal care
我买了一个沐浴步骤，这是一个很好的帮助，可以进出浴缸/淋浴！我以前几乎可以管理，但是让我意识到，如果我屈服并购买东西来帮助我，我可以轻松地生活，因为直到最近我一直感到骄傲。
It's just a blue and white plastic step but they're anti-slip and stackable to increase the height. They're broad, so feel very safe.
Amy, via Facebook - 2017
用步入式淋浴更换浴缸，这也使洗发更容易。在太多的日子里，请尝试湿湿巾 - 脸部有各种各样的化妆品，用于精致区域的婴儿湿巾和抗菌手湿巾。
Angie，通过Facebook -2017>
Alternatives to heavy towels
If, like me, you find a bath towel too heavy and awkward to handle after a bath or shower, why not use a dry face flannel to absorb most of the water and then finish off with a smaller towel? It makes such a difference (and no heavy wet towels in the laundry either!).
盖茨黑德夫人 - 2014年
回覆。浴缸/淋浴后的毛巾干燥困难，因为我无法弯曲，所以我使用微纤维散热器刷从坐姿干燥我的腿，并且我还用每只手的微型手套来避免毛巾。它们被销售用于快速脱发，并在各种杂志上进行宣传。
格温，克利索普斯 - 2015年
I buy easy to wear clothes. I still get to wear jeans, just lightweight and pull-on ones. My tops are all easy pull-ons, the secret is no buttons. My footwear is all pull-on and I use a long-handled shoe horn – a great invention!
Christine, via Facebook - 2017