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I wear clothes without zips or buttons as much as possible. My latest frustration is having to get my son to help me put my shoes and socks on.I have an extendable shoe horn which helps with shoes but socks can be a nightmare and gave up on tights years age
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Have you ever thought of finding a small carabiner. butchers hook type thing to put on the zip to help you pull them up and down
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because of my lymphoedema i have trouble getting trousers on. i have fallen over a few times trying to lift my large leg into the trouser leg. i also have trouble getting socks on a times because my two stoma bags stop mebending over competely
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I've actually tried those nike lace-less shoes. They weren't bad, but when it comes to wearing socks, the challenges are there!
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Hello,
I have had RA since 2009 and over the years, I've noticed it getting worse. I struggle with getting dressed, zipper, buttons, etc. I find that I look for items I can just pull on and off easily. Does anyone else have this problem? I like things a bit more form fitting but the zippers always get me- I can never do back zips, side zips are a bit easier but still challenging. Anyone have a good brand to recommend?
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