Hi, I have RA in my hands and am not sure how the pain compares to OA but I can say that, besides my pain pills, I use the microwaveable mittens as heat therapy or the thermacare arthritis wraps for hands. I have also been known to use (with great care no to touch my face or eyes) biofreeze so that I can type.
Regarding professions, I have no idea but would love to see ideas posted as I anticipate having to change careers, too. Working long, erratic hours and all on the computer is rough on me.
Hi,
Handwashing dishes alternatively in very warm/hot water then cooler helpled me tremendously when my RA caused me to suffer carpal tunnel in my hands. Good luck ;-)