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I agree on using the heating pad. My wrists get so bad they get stiff trying to have range of motion with. The heating pad is really the only thing that helps relax that. Give it a try, 20 minutes on and 20 off until you feel relief. In the winter I resort to a paraffin wax soak. My mom gave me that a long time ago there's a container that's heat resistant, you pour the wax into. Let it warm up and then slowly put your hands in and then lift them up and let the wax dry. Then peel it off inside out so to speak and put it back in the container to let it melt again and repeat as needed. I know they used to sell them locally cuz she got them at a store but I don't think they do now. You'd have to order that online probably. It's very soothing and sort of moisturizing.
I use a copper brace, heating pad and white willow bark capsules for pain.
That kind of widespread joint pain sounds really exhausting, and it's completely understandable to want some relief between treatments. There are a few options worth discussing with your doctor to manage pain in the meantime.
Over-the-counter NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are often a first step for managing Show Full Answer
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