Arthritis Affects Daily Living Activities

Part 9 of 10 - Eating Can Be a Painful Experience

The Health Assessment Questionnaire asks three questions about eating: Can you cut your meat? Can you lift a cup or glass to your mouth? Are you able to open a new milk carton? Adaptive equipment which improves symptoms associated with your fingers, wrist, or elbow may help.

• Wrist Supports
• Paraffin Wax Bath
• Protecting Hands and Fingers

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• Part 1 of 10 - Ability to Walk May Be Affected by Arthritis
• Part 2 of 10 - Climbing Stairs May Be Difficult for People With Arthritis
• Part 3 of 10 - Kneeling Can Be Painful for People With Arthritis
• Part 4 of 10 - Arthritis Interferes With Good Grooming
• Part 5 of 10 - Hygiene is Important Even If You Have Arthritis
• Part 6 of 10 - Gripping is Compromised by Arthritis of the Fingers
• Part 7 of 10 - Ability to Reach May Be Limited by Arthritis
• Part 8 of 10 - Cleaning and Housework Suffer Because of Arthritis
• Part 9 of 10 - Eating Can Be a Painful Experience
• Part 10 of 10 - Arthritis Can Interfere With Church and Other Social Activities