I keep a pair of Handeze around. They aren't copper, but are just enough light compression to help without being bulky, restricting. I have arthritis at the base of both thumbs and find they really help when doing pruning, painting (holding a roller), chores like that. I have rather small hands (ring size 4) and this brand came in sizes that work for me - so I haven't looked into anything else. I originally got them from a Womens gardening tool catalog, but a long time ago.

Handeze on Ebay, lightweight compression

DH wears copper knee sleeves by Tommie Copper. He swears by them. I don't know if they help or not but he does better with his knees than he did decades ago, injured both in high school football. Even if the copper doesn't really help, if he thinks it does I'm not going to argue with him for no more than the knee sleeves cost ;0) A few years ago he re injured a knee falling over a tree. MRI showed a deep bone bruise, and an old meniscus tear, old ACL tear, and arthritis. He's never had surgery and stays really active, does a lot of hiking, so I'll keep ordering the Tommie Copper knee sleeves if they make him happy.

I have arthritis in my hands and feet (it's some sort of small joint arthritis) and have never heard of these gloves. I'm going to check them out. I do wear copper-thread socks for trailrunning and I don't know if they really work but they are the most comfortable running socks I have ever had and my toes don't hurt when I 'm running or hiking.

I have a little arthritis in the base of my thumbs; I expect it will worsen in the future. About 6 years ago a friend gave me a magnetic bracelet. I figured it was complete voodoo but wore the gift out of politeness. I'm now a believer and never take it off. If it's placebo effect I'm happy enough.

There are so many copper infused gloves out there I ended up ordering some on eBay this morning. I was in so much pain an itch last night I had to order some new ones. Could be because of the storm we had. Copper Gloves

I’m going to check out the gloves too. I too have been having some mild arthritis pain at the base of my thumbs when I overuse them gardening and such. DH wears the Tommy Copper knee bands too and swears by them. He bought me the socks and I don’t know if they work but my feet do feel pretty good with them on. I love compression socks for running.

Here's what I've used.....the Push Metagrip. It's a bit pricey but when I was in so much pain I couldn't squeeze water out of a rag, I was ready to pay anything for relief. I wore it day and night then after a few weeks I only needed it at night. Now I rarely need it but I slip it on when I've overused my hand/thumbs and it gives me relief while I sleep.

Read the instructions carefully and visit the main website of www.push.eu. It took me a few tries before I got it 'molded/stabilized' to my hand perfectly. If it has any uncomfortable areas, that means you haven't gotten the fit right.

I have been having rheumatoid arthritis for several years now. My hands are painful. What I use that absolutely helps me with the pain and reduces the inflammation is Two old goats lotion. I use it a few times a day and really rub it in. The difference is visible before and after use especially first thing in the morning. It has a little scent, I kind of like it.