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June 27
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Members connected over the shared challenge of zipping up clothes after losing hand strength or sensation, with many agreeing that zipper... Read more

Members connected over the shared challenge of zipping up clothes after losing hand strength or sensation, with many agreeing that zipper grips are a helpful and worthwhile solution. Several members shared their own experiences, including one who found that a zipper grip turned a several-minute struggle into a 30-second task, and another who improvised with a car key ring on a jacket. A recurring theme was the emotional weight of everyday tasks becoming unexpectedly difficult, met with warm community encouragement to seek out adaptive tools.

A MyMSTeam Member

Oh Margann, I will be resting a lot on Friday for sure.

June 30
A MyMSTeam Member

@A MyMSTeam Member thank you also for reminding us that there are ways of helping make tasks easier - eg the zipper attachment.
I'm going to look online for something that will open tins, my hands & fingers alternating between numb and pain aren't helpful!
Perhaps the Team can advise?
@A MyMSTeam Member yes we used to take these little tasks for granted didn't we! I do hope that you find other ways to do things, do that life is a bit less of a mission for you.
Go well, friends, & keep reading the lovely positive messages from eg @A MyMSTeam Member and @A MyMSTeam Member! πŸ˜‰πŸ˜ŠπŸ™πŸ¦πŸŽΆπŸŒ…πŸ¦‰πŸ™

June 30
A MyMSTeam Member

Thankyou ❀️
Dear Tamcolem 🌹
Wednesday Banks
Have a restful day
Enjoy my prays Tamcolem πŸ™ gods blessings πŸ™Œ

June 28
A MyMSTeam Member

@A MyMSTeam Member I'm sorry you not we and hospital crowded. I hope your cat scan goes smoothly
Have a quick recovery,
God bless you & keep his arms around you πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™

July 1
A MyMSTeam Member

@A MyMSTeam Member no I've haven't Wednesday, what a great idea. I've attached a car ring thingee to my old garden jacket though.
I'm going to have a look for those proper ones πŸ˜ŠπŸ’•πŸŽΆπŸ™πŸ˜‰

June 28

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