IMAK Compression Arthritis Gloves (Various Sizes)

I suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome in my hands, especially my fingers, due to using my hands repetitively for years in my work. I don't do as much work now with my hands so they don't suffer as much, but when I do use them continuously, they start to play up, especially at night, where they go numb and tingly and disturb me from my sleep. Then in the morning I can't feel them for a while or pick anything up and have to hold them under hot running water for several minutes to get the feeling back. I purchased these gloves on the good reviews of other people, as some of them were written by people who suffer form the same syndrome as me. Although these gloves are advertised as "Arthritis Gloves" they are brilliant for RSI syndrome. On the occasions I work using my hands continuously I wear them to bed at night and they stop the tingling and numbness completely! I couldn't believe it when I used them for the first time. I woke next morning without any disturbance from my hands during the night. They are brilliant. Make sure you buy the correct fit, ie; small enough, as if they are too loose you won't get the effect from them that you need. I can't recommend them highly enough. They will make your life easier.

I love these gloves! I've suffered from rheumatoid arthritis for 16 years, particularly in my hands which are often painful, lumpy and swollen, now permanently a bit deformed as the disease has damaged them. I find these gloves very comfortable, warm, cosy and pleasant to wear. I call them my comfort gloves! I wear them as much as possible, even overnight as they feel so nice, and when getting on with things in the day. They wash easily, last for months even with such a lot of use before they start to wear out and become less stretchy. I wish the doctors would tell us about this kind off thing instead of prescribing so many painkillers! Not a cure, but a very welcome soothing comfort for arthritic hands.

I do like these gloves, but am going to buy a smaller size. They are great for keeping hands warm but the compression isn't brilliant for me with the large size except on days when my hands balloon up a lot. The fingers are a lot longer than I expected also. I measured my hands and went for the large based on that, so it was a bit disappointing. They do shrink very slightly in the wash so they are a little better now than they were when they arrived. I know the idea with these gloves is that you're supposed to be able to use your hands quite freely. They're quite thin and better than a lot of gloves in that respect, but don't get carried away with the idea you'll be able to do things like type comfortably in them - they really slow you down. Overall, I would say I'm glad I bought them - they are much nicer to wear than the horrible stiff things my physio tried on me! But the medium might be better for me. If you're on the lower end of a size when you measure your hands, maybe a good idea to go a size down.

I do find these gloves help relieve arthritis pain in my fingers and also keep my hands nice and warm. Although the finger length pratically covers all finger knuckles, they do have a tendency to slide down and so an extra 1cm in finger length would be helpful. As a previous reviewer remarked, the overlocking on the tips of the fingers could be a little better. I too have had to stitch back some loose threads and sew up one of the fingers. A little pricy, but at least they do work and are comfortable to wear.

I have Fibromyalgia, suspected Rheumatoid Arthritis and RSI. I bought these in the mere hope of a tiny bit of relief. I am blown away instantly putting them on was instant relief. A good amount of compression to aid and soothe pain, retains heat very well. Good quality, good colour and very very comfortable. A little bit on the pricey side I must admit but when you're in pain which I was you cannot put a price on that.

My son loves these. He had just been diagnosed with early onset osteo arthritis in his hands and these were recommended by the physio. They wash (by hand) easily and dry quickly. They seem to we wearing well and the material is hard wearing but very soft.

Purchased these gloves as I have arthritis in my thumb joint and the knuckles at the top of my fingers. The gloves don't cover the top joints but have given my thumb support and the eased the pain. They feel lovely and are light to wear meaning you can do everything with them on and they keep your hands lovely and warm. Well worth a try if you have hand problems.

I have used these for a long time to help with very bad RSI pain. Then my husband started to suffer in the same way after using his computer daily for years. At first he was reluctant to try, how could they work? but he had seen how much better I was so said OK let's see if they make a difference now we are both delighted.!! Not sure what makes these so special as I have tried other styles but somehow the combination of pressure and warmth makes all the difference. Fit for my hands was small and my husband has the extra large. Both fit well with the correct amount of support and for me the fact they come down along my wrist which is another source of pain is a great benefit. Seem quite expensive to buy but well worth it. One star comes off for my husband's set which started to unravel at the thumb within days of purchase which I do not think for the price is acceptable. We did not send them back (he did not want to be without them, aw.......) so I have stitched them myself and they are fine.