r/oddlysatisfying • u/Longjumping-Box5691 • 5d ago

Buttoning up your boots

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u/I_Suck_At_This_Too 5d ago

When the arthritis in my hands was so bad this would have been really useful. Couldn't even button my shirt.

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u/Zombi3Kush 5d ago

Damn that sounds horrible. Is it better now?

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u/[deleted] 5d ago

They didn’t respond so i guess not

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u/NormaScock69 5d ago

Rest in peace op

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u/AweemboWhey 4d ago

They’re dead

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u/I_Suck_At_This_Too 4d ago

It's better but not gone. I have some permanent damage in my finger joints from it. I can still do most things. I'd need hand surgery to fix it.

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u/djsizematters 3d ago

I didn’t know it was possible to heal from it, that’s amazing!

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u/I_Suck_At_This_Too 3d ago

It's psoriatic arthritis which is different from the typical osteoarthritis. With the right medication you can stop it but I went a long time without medication due to lack of insurance. Due to that I have some permanent damage in my fingers.

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u/ACertainNeighborino 4d ago

If you still have issues, I highly recommend seeing an Occupational Therapist. The common button hook handle is larger where you can use a gross grasp (whole fist) and is easier on the finger joints

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u/I_Suck_At_This_Too 4d ago

I'm pretty much ok now but I'll keep that in mind.

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u/ACertainNeighborino 4d ago

I'm glad you're doing better :)