With all the variety of products on the market for RA and other joint conditions, it can take some trial and error to find what works best for you. Luckily, we have a cheat sheet: These tried-and-true gadgets come highly recommended from people in our RA community — and many of them are everyday items you probably have at home. By the way, these are just a handful of our favorites tips. You can get loads more on Tippi RA, as well as share your own RA strategies that others should try. While some jobs are better suited for people who have RA than others, you can make just about any job more RA-friendly. Start by asking for accommodations that help support your joints. Meanwhile, you can also try these workplace-tested hacks from people who have been there, done that. Take note of tasks you have the most difficulty with, and try to find ways to make them a little bit easier. Get creative! Try new things! If necessary, consult with an occupational therapist for their input on how to get stuff done without taxing your joints. Don’t stop until you find what helps you the most.
