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What kind of gift would be helpful for someone with rheumatoid arthritis in their knee and shoulder?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Rheumatoid arthritis: How thoughtful. Consider heating pads and ice packs. Also purified omega, gym membership/pool pass.

Answered 9/14/2013

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Meds: A bottle of excederin may go a long way. Also consider a functional device to help with their activities of daily living.

Answered 5/10/2013

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Wraps and shoes: Shoes with proper support can make a big difference with knee pain as well as low back pain wraps that you microwave and then place where you hurt like your shoulders are wonderful too.

Answered 9/14/2013

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Warm water therapy: Consider a membership to a local ymca or fitness facility that has a warm water indoor pool for water aerobics.

Answered 12/10/2013

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