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Date: 12.09.2009
From: Colin

Subject: Help from arthritis sufferers.

Hi, I am a mechanical engineering student, who is looking for advice and input from sufferers of arthritis. I am a memeber of a design group, which is about to undertake a design project to design and manufacture something which will aid the day to day life of sufferers. I am seeking advice as to areas of everyday life which cause pain or are difficult for sufferers of arthritis. Areas such as mobility, reach and flexibility issues or anything that causes day to day pain or discomfort. Any help whould be much appreciated and hopefully will lead to something which will help sufferers of arthritis.
Many Thanks.
Colin Keogh
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Date: 12.09.2009
From: sharon

Subject: Re: Help from arthritis sufferers.

hi colin anything that could help with lifting hot things out of oven and minimise risk of burning oneself especially as a lot of use have poor grip and difficulty with lifting is one idea also when your trying to walk with two sticks and are alone its impossable to carry any kind of shopping solve that problem haha lol
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Date: 13.09.2009
From: val h :-)

Subject: Re: Help from arthritis sufferers.

a way to carry shopping do not like to take trolly to town and hands will not carrie heavey shopping. use bag for shoulder but they starting to hurt. do not drive so bit of problem
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Date: 13.09.2009
From: Kirsty

Subject: Re: Help from arthritis sufferers.

...a way to put your socks on so you don't have to bend your knees too much. I have knee problems so that might help...and it could help with hip problems, and back problems.

I might go on Dragons' Den with this LOL.
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Date: 13.09.2009
From: val h :-)

Subject: Re: Help from arthritis sufferers.

go for it girl we could do with some great gadgets in bright colours as we not that old and like to match things lol
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Date: 13.09.2009
From: Hannah

Subject: Re: Help from arthritis sufferers.

Easy to use nail clippers!! Sore hands make it hard work! Or a helpful typing device. Good luck!
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Date: 13.09.2009
From: Kirsty

Subject: Re: Help from arthritis sufferers.

Hannah...I find my nose can be useful for typing!
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Date: 13.09.2009
From: val h :-)

Subject: Re: Help from arthritis sufferers.

long handles on nail clippers getting hard to reach feet lol. u can get soft ware that when u speak it types but did not work well for me lol do not speak very clear lol nearly as bad as my spelling
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Date: 17.09.2009
From: Hannah

Subject: Re: Help from arthritis sufferers.

I might get a few funny looks at work if I start doing that Val!
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Date: 17.09.2009
From: val h :-)

Subject: Re: Help from arthritis sufferers.

why ever. mind u i often get strange looks at work but who cares lol
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