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Arthritis in the fingers
I have arthritis in the fingers of my right hand. Some fingers are even “slightly bent.”
How do I type on my iPhone when my fingers keep hitting incorrect keys? It takes me 10 minutes just to type a simple text! I can’t always use voice or an external key, so what’s next?
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@dennismm well sorry I missed that! I’ll remember not to respond again…
No problem responding! If it sounded like a negative comment I certainly didn’t intend it to be! I appreciate all the feedback!!
Thanks Leanne,
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@sueinmn These are great exercises. Thanks for posting.
I spent 45 minutes on the phone with an Apple Senior Advisor.
At the conclusion of our lengthy call he acknowledged that there is not enough screen space to utilize a larger keyboard, however he will make a suggestion to Apple to see if there is any solution.
@sueinmn I have the ugly fingers, too. Thank you for that link with the hand exercises (now I remember doing them decades ago and will start up again).
ya, i use a computer with a keyboard that's 'ergonomic' (sp) have bad arthritis and bent index fingers. I seldom use a cell phone as they irritate not just my fingers! Yes, epsom salts in hot water and chinese finger exercises (i'm a tai chi teacher) thanks.
@joanland
In settings under “messages” there is an option to use a full keyboard instead of the keyboard on your phone. It’s under “hardware Keyboards.” It would only be convenient when you are home, but maybe there’s some kind of adaptive blue tooth key board you can find. I have a separate keyboard for my iPad and my iPhone, thought I don’t use it.
@uisge
Can someone please forward me the hand exercises as my great Optimum account dropped my email, thanks everyone!!
@dennismm Here ya go... https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/arthritis/in-depth/arthritis/art-20546847