Gloves and hand pain?

[Str8 Jacket]

I just got some new winter gloves, which are alot thicker than my summer gloves (duh!). When I have been riding in them for 5 or so mins my right hand starts to ache and when I take my gloves off my hand is usually started swelling... I am currently on a waiting list to see a specialist as the doc thinks I have either carpal tunnel or arthritic type problems in my hand so I am assuming that mybe the extra thickness might be attributing to the pain.
Anyone else had this problem? Any recommendations? I dont really want to go back to wearing the summer ones!

[MVnut]

Try some 'Icebreaker' undergloves inside your Summer gloves

[ronniethe5th]

I find I get the same thing, just in the right hand (base of thumb), perhaps too much mouse etc at work, but it's only in thick gloves... I have found slightly too big gloves are ok (used my burton ones last week), and oxford hotgrips plus summer gloves work well for most cold days too (down to about 4 degrees) even in the rain ... good luck!

[MDR2]

reaction to the materials? what do you do for a living, keyboard and mouse all day could be detrimental to health if you're office bound. If you DO get diagnosed with carpel tunnel you may wanna talk to your gp about Work related gradual process as the cause.

my 2c

[ManDownUnder]

It's pretty normal, especially if the gloves are a slightly too small.

They will stretch in time and be uber comfy but the pain is the price of getting there. Wear them long as you can, then swap to your other gloves when it gets to "that point"

[p.dath]

There really is only one solution, and that is complete rest for the affected hand. I would suggest getting a wrist brace from the chemist and putting it on so that you immobilise it. Then you wont be tempted to use it.

[James Deuce]

Another thing to consider is that you can't feel the grips as well through the thicker gloves so you're squeezing harder to compensate. Relax a little.

[Str8 Jacket]

Try some 'Icebreaker' undergloves inside your Summer gloves

Oh yeah, what do they retail at?

I find I get the same thing, just in the right hand (base of thumb), perhaps too much mouse etc at work, but it's only in thick gloves... I have found slightly too big gloves are ok oxford hotgrips plus summer gloves work well for most cold days too (down to about 4 degrees) even in the rain ... good luck!

hehe, a bucket racing commuter..... *with heated grips*

My pain is at the base of my thumb and the top of my hand and ive had it for 6+ years. The "grap" movement is especially sore. Once the pain starts up my hand seizes up. Sucks when you're racing!

There really is only one solution, and that is complete rest for the affected hand. I would suggest getting a wrist brace from the chemist and putting it on so that you immobilise it. Then you wont be tempted to use it.

Thanks, I shall bear your suggestion in mind.

I do know that you are right. But...

Another thing to consider is that you can't feel the grips as well through the thicker gloves so you're squeezing harder to compensate. Relax a little.

Hey, now that makes sense!!

[Armitage Shanks]

I just got some new winter gloves, which are alot thicker than my summer gloves (duh!). When I have been riding in them for 5 or so mins my right hand starts to ache and when I take my gloves off my hand is usually started swelling... I am currently on a waiting list to see a specialist as the doc thinks I have either carpal tunnel or arthritic type problems in my hand so I am assuming that mybe the extra thickness might be attributing to the pain.
Anyone else had this problem? Any recommendations? I dont really want to go back to wearing the summer ones!

Had a similar problem recently when I bought a new pair of thick'ish winter gloves, after 5 min my right hand was sore as and my left was'nt happy either. Turned out the gloves were too small. Have since swapped them for the next size up and much better though I'm not 100% happy. I'm sure you're right the extra thickness is'nt helping, and your right hand is doing the work doing the throttle thing. Hope it comes right , not sure about the arthritis thing though ...try the summer gloves again and see if your hands still hurt ?

[Skunk]

Try some 'Icebreaker' undergloves inside your Summer gloves

Or real silk gloves. Cheaper but not quite as good.

[Sparky Bills]

Yes thicker gloves can have this effect.
Not much you can do about it really apart from using thinner gloves.

[dpex]

I just got some new winter gloves, which are alot thicker than my summer gloves (duh!). When I have been riding in them for 5 or so mins my right hand starts to ache and when I take my gloves off my hand is usually started swelling... I am currently on a waiting list to see a specialist as the doc thinks I have either carpal tunnel or arthritic type problems in my hand so I am assuming that mybe the extra thickness might be attributing to the pain.
Anyone else had this problem? Any recommendations? I dont really want to go back to wearing the summer ones!

I suffer from cellular degeneration in my hands and feet known as Reynauds Syndrome. Both sets of extremities freeze in any temp below body heat and when significant vibration is present. You will all appreciate that this syndrome prevents me from using a vibrator other than in the bath.

Seriously though. It is a serious pain in the hands and feet and I have tried all manner of glove combo, heated grips, sock warmers, hand-warmers; you name them. Recently I invested $150 in a set of gloves/socks known as Prolotex.

They are supposed to be impregnated with some silica-type stuff which, according to the makers, radiates long-wave infrared into ones hands and feet.

Mercifully, I don't suffer smelly feet so I have worn the socks for three days and nights and the gloves as often as possible, including during the night.

I bought them, primarily, to maintain some level of comfort while standing in freezing rivers, (in waders) trout-fishing. Today my feet lasted for about three hours before becoming totally numb, despite wearing the flash socks, a pair of dry-suit booties, plus the wader boots.

So I'm a bit pissed off with the socks. And frankly, the gloves don't seem to provide much relief.

This type of extremty-discomfort is just that when fishing, but when it gets serious enough, while riding, it ups your danger level considerably, because more and more of your focus goes on the discomfort and less on riding safely.

I'm running out of ideas on how to keep my hands and feet warm.

BTW. I use Bob Charles Deer velvet plus their antiflam.

[Armitage Shanks]

And then there's the story about the guy who had five dicks ?

His Underpants fitted him like a glove

[Trudes]

Artist - Kevin Bloody Wilson
Song - I Gave Up Wanking

I give wanking this morning
I never thought that I could
I'm feelin' better already
And this time I'm off it for good

When I first wanked, I's though I's so clever
And all of me mates, they were mugs
Thought I was the first
Bloke here on Earth
Who'd ever played with his slug

It was me own little secret
And I never told anyone
And the feelin' I got
The first time I shot
Was like chooks flyin' out o' me bum

I'm givin' up wanking...tomorrow
I never thought that I could
Then I won't get these bad headaches
And then I'll be off it for good

I've wanked in some unlikely places
The shower, the beach and the pool
A dunny, a tram and the pictures
And biology classes at school

And once me grandmother caught me
Wankin' meself in me room
But to her surprise
I just shut me eyes
And imagined her standin' there nude

I'm givin' up wanking...Tuesday
I never thought that I could
And then I won't squint like I do now
And then I'll be off it for good

Me Dad says it's gonna take willpower
There really is no easy trick
I honestly thought I'd need surgery
To help get me hand off me dick

Me Dad's been a great inspiration
He really has been a great help
He knows what I go through
And just what to do
'Cause he give it up yesterd' himself

So I'm givin' up wanking next Frid'
I never thought that I could
And I'll throw away me thick glasses
And then I'll be off it for good

So if you say you don't wank, you're a liar
And a fool if you say that you do
So next time you see, Prince Charles on TV
Remember he wanks himself too

So I'm givin' up wanking come Christmas
I never thought that I could
And I'll sell me dog and me white cane
And then I'll be off it for good
And I'll throw away me dark glasses
And then I'll be off it for good



Sorry hun, it just reminded me of this song!

[saltydog]

Smallish, newish gloves make ya hands ache like buggery.
Get a bigger pair.
heaps more comfy