(unique) treatment options for partner?
hey yall! i’m seeking advice to help my partner alleviate some of their symptoms, as i’m not super knowledgeable/experienced in this, & they have some… unique (?)… limitations when it comes to treatments.
the weather is really affecting their hand joints recently (cold-ish nights, hot days, random bursts of rain, etc.). the fact they are typing @ their computer most days for work & their favorite hobby is playing guitar really isn’t helping either. neither of us want them to give up this hobby, or to try & find a less-hand-intensive-job, but watching them suffer through their pain is killing me (obviously their pain is worse than my distress, tho!).
the problem: 1. they don’t have health insurance, so we can’t ask a doctor for guidance. 2. they can’t use most OTC topical creams since they can’t tolerate NSAIDs or lidocaine. 3. they are allergic to aloe.
these have made it pretty much impossible to treat, & i’m @ a loss for ideas :(
any & all advice is welcome!! medications, physical aids, stretches/exercises, whatever you’ve got - hit me with it! i miss being able to hold their hand, & would do anything to reduce their pain. TIA