I use different sizes of silverware, as in handles. I can use the smaller handles on good days and larger ones on bad days. I also use a spoon mostly to fed myself a ... read more

I use the Fascianator roller. It has saved me! Also vegan diet

I know this sounds like a no brainer but, keep up with your medications. I always have a supply of my afternoon medications in my desk drawer at work and in my purse ... read more

Build a support network -- and don't be afraid to ask for help. Being diagnosed with RA can be confusing and scary. Find someone you can confide in and trust to help ... read more

Heating pad under sheets on low helps in cold weather. Hot tubs with eucalyptus and Epson salt. Stretching exercises.

I have a Hoover upstairs and down as well as cleaning products. It saves me lugging them up and down stairs on a bad day. I also try and do lots of "little and often ... read more

When my body is tired, I try to lie down and rest for 30 minutes. It's usually all I need to go on and have a full day.

There are certain situations when it's a good idea to get a second opinion. In my opinion, these include, when elective surgery is recommended, when diagnosis and/o ... read more

I save my morning coffee for mid-afternoon. I feel the most fatigue mid-afternoon and the extra caffeine helps me perk up so I can finish my day at work.

I do daily chair yoga — it’s on YouTube and it helps with joint pain

Tumeric works for my flares

Don't over do it. Plan activities so that you give yourself time to rest. You can't always do things the way you used to do.

I find that I’m very ‘dropsy’ and often break my phone due to this. I found an awesome phone case with a cord, like the way people use a cord to pop their glasses ar ... read more

Hot shower

Heating pads. I have a full body heating pad and one for my hands. I turn them on and give my self a good 20 minutes, then I stretch as best as I can. Hot shower or ... read more

Some people find collapsible back scratchers very handy tools to have around. They can help with reaching for stuff on high shelves, opening drawers and picking up s ... read more

I sleep with compression gloves overnight on flare days when my hands are really swollen and stiff. Generally, these gloves are meant to be used when you're awake as ... read more

Splurge and buy can openers that are electric or have ergonomic handles.

Keep a pair of hemostats in your kitchen. These are a sort of forceps used for surgery, but you can also buy them at hardware stores, and they make it easy to peel a ... read more