Quick Question

[timfan]

I have always assumed that the reason Glenn has his hand/wrists wrapped is to help deal with his rheumatoid arthritis issues.

[GlennLover]

This is the bandage that he had at the LA Lupus Orange Ball in May. I would think that a bandage there would be fo a cut or something similar rather that as a support due to his arthritis.

[Freypower]

In Sydney while his wrists were taped up his finger wasn't:

[Glennsallnighter]

Another gorgeous pic Julie! I presume its one you took yourself. IMAGINE getting that near to him.

[Freypower]

Yes, I took that one.

[tequila girl]

He's obviously got some sort of plaster/bandaid/whatever on his hand between thumb/forefinger in this pic too....but the whole point of this has been going on for so long now I can't remember what it's actually about

[Freypower]

I took the photo & I don't remember seeing any tape on the fingers. But in this one you can't see it; while in the next one you can:





The third one does appear to show tape:

[Henley Honey]

I may be way off the mark, but I think the wrist and hand bands are helpful to restrict excessive joint movement due to his RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis). There are many different types of this auto-immune disease, but one is specific to the wrists and hands and usually occurs bilaterally.

Again, I'm not sure -- but I've seen him wear them at several shows -- mostly at colder climate venues. Look again at the picture with his wife. His knuckles seem swollen.

Any nurses or rheumatologists on the Border?

[GlennLover]

I was just reading the Wikipedia article about RA that TimFan posted the link to in post #11. Scary stuff, especially the facts that those suffering from RA have a greatly increased risk of heart attack & stroke & it can reduce lifespan by 5-10 years! Also, smoking increases the effects of the disease. I knew the disease was crippling but I had no idea that it does so much other damage to the body. I pray that Glenn has finally stopped smoking and if not, that he does soon!

[sodascouts]

Old habits die hard. He was still smoking in 2008, although that was three years ago now so you never know.

Man, that does sound bad. Let's pray he's got a milder case or that they can come up with something to help him. He's certainly got the best medical care.