Best daily living sock & stocking aids according to redditors

You need to hook her up with a SockSlider.

It's hard to know those things until you are faced with such issues. I helped a friend's dad with parkinsons and arthritis. [This thing] (https://www.amazon.com/Allstar-Innovations-Stretching-Straining-Convenient/dp/B072J9RX5Z/ref=sr_1_7_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1506427668&sr=1-7&keywords=sock+aid) helped so much with socks and this thing was super useful on the go. This and this I've just seen but they look useful too. Check the reviews, they might help you know if they're worth it. So sorry you're going through such a hard time. Sending you big hugs.

These things are great for socks

Deluxe Sock Aid with Foam Handles-

https://www.amazon.com/Deluxe-Sock-Aid-Foam-Handles/dp/B00U9TWCXU/ref=sr_1_6_a_it/143-4803575-2455851?ie=UTF8&qid=1538528986&sr=8-6&keywords=the+sock+slider&dpID=41mgydMfqYL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

https://www.amazon.com/Ableware-Deluxe-Flexible-Sock-Aid/dp/B000PGRKXE

https://youtu.be/2UdZuDkaspY

Unless it’s not a ted hose...

https://www.amazon.com/Vive-Sock-Aid-Compression-Assistance/dp/B07285V3VW/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=sock+aid+easy+on+easy+off&qid=1574488929&sprefix=sock+aid&sr=8-4

https://www.amazon.com/Beiersdorf-Jobst-Compression-Stocking-Donning-Gloves/dp/B003PGAYQ6/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?keywords=gloves+for+putting+on+compression+stockings&qid=1574489136&sprefix=gloves+fir+putting+&sr=8-6

This works just fine depending on what type of sock/ do you have a wide foot.

Baby powder helps or moisturizing your legs well first (but not both)

If you don’t think any of this will work, or you have super tight compression hose then go for the expensive thing.

https://www.amazon.com/JOBST-BEI010913-Jobst-Stocking-Donner/dp/B00120238E/ref=mp_s_a_1_12?keywords=gloves+for+putting+on+compression+stockings&qid=1574489258&sprefix=gloves+fir+putting+&sr=8-12

Your comment made me think of this post on /r/wheredidthesodago but I'm not sure what the infomercial was actually for!

okay here it is!
https://www.sockslider.com

https://www.amazon.com/Sock-Slider-Stretching-Straining-Convenient/dp/B072J9RX5Z/

Same woman who uses sock putter onners like this.

You might find this helpful.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B072J9RX5Z/ref=pd_aw_lpo_328_bs_img_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=7Q8KB06EY6HW5P9BY84S

Then do I have the product for you!

Pair it with this ?

I've got one of these bad boys!

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I work in construction and have to wear steel toe boots. I found some side zip that are a god send I can just slip my feet into the with no issues and if I want a tighter fit I just zip them up. Since I found the side zip boots I've looked for similar kinds in dress shoes with some pretty good luck. I love converse also and they can be tricky. I'll also wear some Van slip ons.

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For socks I only really wear them when I need to. I can't stand to walk around in just socks so I usually go barefoot around the hose. I have seen some sock holders that you set up and slide your foot into:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07285V3VW/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07285V3VW&pd_rd_w=Su0id&pf_rd_p=8a8f3917-7900-4ce8-ad90-adf0d53c0985&pd_rd_wg=xwKX5&pf_rd_r=N1QW4W4GTKKXHDP9VN4A&pd_rd_r=e8ddf36a-a5c9-11e9-888e-11c74a3a8f49

This is what I found.

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For toe nails I go to get a pedacure every other week to maintain. As a man in construction it is one of the better things I have done for my self. You need to take care of you feet after all.

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I like to wear button up shirts so if you are having elbow issues I would suggest leaving them buttoned up and only leave like the bottom button unbuttoned and maybe the top three so you can just slip it on over your head with only having to button minimal buttons.

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Check out this site for show scrubers

https://www.arthritissupplies.com/bathing-aids.html

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Sorry for lenthy post in Short added some links for a back scrubber and a sock slider device and other, hopefully, helpful ideas and work arounds.

I use these to keep them together in the wash Loc A Sok Sock Locks (Yellow) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LFNWFEU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_PWFVCbR2AGYYK

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B00L2HXNWM?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

They make little clips and things to help people with sock-loss -- [these] (http://www.amazon.com/Helping-Hand-Paired-Washer-Laundry/dp/B00SS1UFT4/ref=pd_sim_201_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=51-RMx95R9L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0ZJ36RDS00DCD1WP56VG) or [these] (http://www.amazon.com/Loc-Sok-Sock-Locks-Green/dp/B00DXL8EN8/ref=pd_sim_201_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=5123oBfeIRL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR84%2C160_&refRID=0ZJ36RDS00DCD1WP56VG) might be worth looking in to. They also sell [clips] (http://www.amazon.com/Sock-Clips-Multi-Colors-Hand-Cuff-Socks/dp/B00FSNLD0A/ref=pd_sim_121_10?ie=UTF8&dpID=51IhIQlcVRL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR151%2C160_&refRID=1R2W18Y9MA53Z6FERN7Y).

Hi buhnannuh, I'm sorry to hear about your arthritis. That sucks :(

First of all, as others have said, we're here for you as you get used to living with the arthritis. The good news is that you will probably find that you learn to adapt around having the condition. So if you find actions difficult now because of it, you'll find that there are other ways to do things so that they're less hassle for you; examples that come to mind are that if you have trouble reaching the floor to pick small items up, you might find you can balance them on your feet and 'levitate' them to a higher place to more easily retrieve them, or develop a knack for 'kicking' them up to higher ground (this is how I 'pick up' socks, for example).

Also, there are lots of aids out there to help with everyday tasks... I couldn't live without my sock-putting-on-aid, for example (that link is just to show what I'm talking about, there are lots of varieties out there, and watch out that one's from the .co.uk site).

You mentioned being able to play with your daughter. I don't have children, but I can imagine the arthritis might make it harder. I'd suggest trying out playing with her on the ground and if it doesn't work out, maybe see if you can put her on the sofa and play together, or maybe try out new activities which are more friendly to her being on a level with you, like maybe reading together more often, or something.

The not so good news is that you might well experience an emotional roller coaster due to this news, or already be going through it. You might be angry, you might be sad. As Xyrd said, you might well grieve. If you do experience these things in relation to the arthritis, it's normal and okay - don't beat yourself up about the emotions or the arthritis they relate to, if you can help it :) It's not your fault you've got this illness. Be gentle with yourself, rest when you need to, and let yourself explore your new emotional reactions and physical boundaries. Remember - they don't have to be limitations, you can almost always adapt tasks to suit yourself.

Lastly (sorry if I've rambled) in my experience arthritis can be different day-to-day. Things you find hard today might be easier tomorrow, or visa versa, so give yourself time to get used to that and adapting to being much more physically changeable.

I hope you get all the help and support you're looking for, and things get easier for you soon :)

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Or buy THESE to keep your socks together.

/Buy them at the store, though - don't get them online - for some reason, they charge a small fortune for shipping OR they charge a lot more (They are usually about $5 for 10 of them)

Hey ladies! I got here a bit by accident, but I wanted to let you all know that ugly compression socks are one thing you don't have to put up with. I have to wear them due to having had a DVT and having Post-Thrombotic Syndrome. Here are some of my favorites:

Cutecompression.com has lots of cute styles.

Sockwell has tons of cute styles on Amazon.

Celeste Stein has many cute varieties on Amazon, and they are thinner (great for summer).

I haven't personally tried these or these, but I bet they're ok.

And, finally, some of you may benefit from a sock donner.

Best wishes on your pregnancies, and I hope this helps some of you!

There's this... http://www.amazon.com/Jobst-60201-Stocking-Donner/dp/B00120238E

They'd still be a lot of work to get on with this but it helps at least get them started without having to lean forward to much. I'm an OT and TED hose suck for patients to get on.

I've used these for a while now:

http://www.amazon.com/Evriholder-SockPro-Sock-Holders-Blue/dp/B003E6JM0Q/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1381093975&sr=8-4&keywords=sock+keepers

they are quite good - BUT - thick socks can be difficult to pull through the hole. dress socks - no problem.

the thing about these snappers -- you leave them attached. much easier. these are pretty cool...IF they work.

They have special devices to do this! It's really for patients who've undergone hip surgery and can't bend at the waist, but we really can't either.