[Pam P]

I wear a sleeve daily and a glove as needed. I've been doing it so long it's just part of my 'uniform'. Yes, it seem hot in the summer at first, but now I don't really notice it so much. If I don't wear the sleeve for active time during the day my arm starts to swell and get hardened pretty quickly so I think it best not to go without it. Last summer I did take if off for brief times when sitting in the sun to try to get some tan on it. But it got red and splotchy rash on forearm which I think could have gotten infected. I even used sun screen too. I don't like the idea of one arm not being tanned either, but since I wear the sleeve everyday no one sees it's lighter anyway.

Yes, I used to hate wearing the sleeve in the summer with short sleeves it sure isn't a stylish fashion statement. But it's just what I've got to do to take care of it so I do it. I see other women doing the same. It's just getting used to it. It doesn't stop me from wearing sleeveless tops.

I have a reid sleeve but found it very unconfortable. I now have an arm assist to wear at night it is still thick but softer and a lot more comfortable to sleep in.