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The original was posted on /r/electricians by /u/old_graybush on 2023-08-07 20:45:19+00:00.

Hey y’all, wondering if any of y’all have had to work around/through arthritis before?

Got into the trades in my late 20s, and now I’m having a hard time holding onto tools, carrying ladders, throwing up straps, using powertools. Always noticed my hands and knees ballooning up with swelling after a hard day or a long week trenching, never thought it was from anything medical til I finally banged out sick over it and went to the doctors last week.

Feel like I’m too young to be dealing with old guy shit but wondering if any of you guys have had the same and what worked for ya.

Appreciate any input