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FreyaB

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I have fibro and one of my main pain points is my wrists. I am a college student and so have to write in my subjects, however I have managed to get typing access for exams. I also live to crochet as a hobby, however this also uses my wrists. Anyone have any suggestions as to how to minimise pain doing these without having to stop crocheting?

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    • Babegirl2012

      364d

      I just hurt all over everyday

    • Babegirl2012

      364d

      I just hurt all over everyday

    • Babegirl2012

      364d

      My fibromyalgia is mainly all over my body it just pick a day to be in it has no part it’s in all the time

    • Annye

      370d

      I suffer from wrist pain too. A brace would help a lot. Try it out, see if you can crochet with one on. I use the ones for carpal tunnel, those have a metal that will keep your wrist from moving or bending.

      • FreyaB

        365d

        @Annye thanks so much will definitely give it a go

    • Jackpilot

      371d

      Wrist warm ups/exercises can help, as well as trying to move them in non-repedative ways when you can. I cross stitch and get the same thing, and I noticed that changing the way I hold the needle from time to time helps, and I know there are videos out there on wrist health for crochet and other yarn crafts, it might be worth it to check those out!

      • FreyaB

        365d

        @Jackpilot thanks so much will definitely give it a go❤️

    • Bubbles18

      371d

      Oh also a pain cream/gel can help as well! I use boots own brand Ibuprofen cream

    • Bubbles18

      371d

      I use a wrist compression/support band when I have been writing or typing for long periods of time or when I do my embroidery. There are loads of options on amazon and most pharmacies sell them as well. It's not a magical cure but it does help me personally

      • FreyaB

        365d

        @Bubbles18 oh great thanks will have a look

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