Call out to any KVR guitarists w/ or developing arthritis.
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 548 posts since 5 Feb, 2004
I'm developing arthritis in both hands. I'ts painful and the stiffness is affecting my playing ability. Can any of you guitarists or keyboardists offer me some advice on how to lessen the debilitating effects of this condition? Thank you.
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- KVRAF
- 1821 posts since 5 Oct, 2003
Fellow sufferer. Best advice I can offer is to keep the joints active, look at your diet and lifestyle and ask your rheumatologist if medication makes any sense (and is worth the tradeoff). God bless and good luck. I know how demoralizing it can be. 
PS: from what I've read, this is why Keith Richards uses an open tuning
PS: from what I've read, this is why Keith Richards uses an open tuning
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- KVRAF
- 8406 posts since 2 Aug, 2005 from Guitar Land, USA
I can't relate, but used to use 5 pound weights to exercise my wrists, it made a world of difference for ability to play guitar.
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- Rad Grandad
- 38044 posts since 6 Sep, 2003 from Downeast Maine
I'm sorry, I can only relate through the fact that arthritis is my biggest fear. I hope you find relief...rcat wrote:I'm developing arthritis in both hands. I'ts painful and the stiffness is affecting my playing ability. Can any of you guitarists or keyboardists offer me some advice on how to lessen the debilitating effects of this condition? Thank you.
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- KVRist
- 195 posts since 29 Nov, 2004
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PsYcHo SaMuRai PsYcHo SaMuRai https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=328453 - KVRist
- 71 posts since 7 May, 2014
I'm noticing mine getting worse. It makes me stop whatever I'm doing and wince until the pain subsides. I use ibuprofen when it gets bad. Not sure that much can be done except to see a doctor for Rx choices.
Sorry, you're dealing with this. I get it in my wrists and knees. So glad I don't have to climb towers anymore.
Sorry, you're dealing with this. I get it in my wrists and knees. So glad I don't have to climb towers anymore.
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- KVRAF
- 2696 posts since 19 Apr, 2005 from The City Beneath the Sea
My wife has RA, and has found that cutting wheat gluten out of her diet has made a world of difference. May not work for everyone, but is worth looking into.... You can always go back to eating whatever you want after a week or two if it makes no difference....
