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Cooking with wrist pain

tomatoey
tomatoey Posts: 5,446 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I'm having some wrist issues (both sides) that make it hard to lift my cast iron pans. I'm ok with smaller stainless steel and enamel pans, but not (even stainless steel) pots once they're filled with liquids :/ Any ideas on how I could boil things? Stainless steel isn't that heavy, I think it's the weight of the liquid :/

I guess I could nuke veggies, but not sure what to do about rice, pasta, pierogies ( :) ), soups, sauces, etc etc. I really would not prefer to nuke those!

I've seen some stuff about lightweight cookware (e.g. Tramontina) - any recommendations? Wouldn't prefer to spend a ton, either :/

I know to look for two-handled things, at least :)

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  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    I have RA and sometimes it lands in my wrists. I understand your pain completely. I have my hubby help me when he is home. I have no suggestions but to tell you other than I am sorry. I hope you feel better soon :(
  • tomatoey
    tomatoey Posts: 5,446 Member
    Aw, thank you, that's very kind :)

    I'm sorry you also deal with pain :(
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    edited August 2015
    Tramontina is every bit as good as the All-Clad and much cheaper. I like their handles better, too. I still have a lot of All-Clad, but if I were buying now and Tramontina had what I wanted, I'd buy their stuff. They don't have everything, but they have a lot!

    I really think those who say All-Clad is better are just trying to make themselves feel good about buying more expensive stuff, lol. It's not better. I've used both. Tramontina is every bit as good.
  • louubelle16
    louubelle16 Posts: 579 Member
    When I broke my wrist, I started steaming veggies in the microwave (you can buy microwave steamers fairly cheap) and that helped as they are made of plastic, and steaming is better for the veggies so win-win!

    Also, I know you didn't mention it, but I would highly recommend an electric can opener! If you haven't had that battle yet, it's coming and it's horrible!
  • tomatoey
    tomatoey Posts: 5,446 Member
    Kalikel wrote: »
    Tramontina is every bit as good as the All-Clad and much cheaper. I like their handles better, too. I still have a lot of All-Clad, but if I were buying now and Tramontina had what I wanted, I'd buy their stuff. They don't have everything, but they have a lot!

    I really think those who say All-Clad is better are just trying to make themselves feel good about buying more expensive stuff, lol. It's not better. I've used both. Tramontina is every bit as good.

    Good to know, thank you! :)

    I'm thinking about cooking smaller portions or maybe using less water for some things, and just topping it up as I go. I don't know how that would affect the actual boil ..
  • tomatoey
    tomatoey Posts: 5,446 Member
    louubelle16 wrote: »
    When I broke my wrist, I started steaming veggies in the microwave (you can buy microwave steamers fairly cheap) and that helped as they are made of plastic, and steaming is better for the veggies so win-win!

    Also, I know you didn't mention it, but I would highly recommend an electric can opener! If you haven't had that battle yet, it's coming and it's horrible!

    Ok cool! I didn't know that plastic steamers existed :) I'll look into an electric can opener as well, thanks for the tip :)

    I didn't break my wrists, and I apparently don't have RA, it's just and old RSI injury on one side and I guess a new one on the other :/
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    edited August 2015
    tomatoey wrote: »
    Kalikel wrote: »
    Tramontina is every bit as good as the All-Clad and much cheaper. I like their handles better, too. I still have a lot of All-Clad, but if I were buying now and Tramontina had what I wanted, I'd buy their stuff. They don't have everything, but they have a lot!

    I really think those who say All-Clad is better are just trying to make themselves feel good about buying more expensive stuff, lol. It's not better. I've used both. Tramontina is every bit as good.

    Good to know, thank you! :)

    I'm thinking about cooking smaller portions or maybe using less water for some things, and just topping it up as I go. I don't know how that would affect the actual boil ..

    Sounds like you do know, lol. Maybe you could heat the water (or stock or whatever) up before you add it?

    You could always use a spider to get the pasta out and then take the water out in little bits with a measuring cup. Steam the veggies, maybe. I kind of like the green OXO rubbery steamer. It looks cheesy but works well!

    I hope your wrists get better.
  • tomatoey
    tomatoey Posts: 5,446 Member
    Kalikel wrote: »
    tomatoey wrote: »
    Kalikel wrote: »
    Tramontina is every bit as good as the All-Clad and much cheaper. I like their handles better, too. I still have a lot of All-Clad, but if I were buying now and Tramontina had what I wanted, I'd buy their stuff. They don't have everything, but they have a lot!

    I really think those who say All-Clad is better are just trying to make themselves feel good about buying more expensive stuff, lol. It's not better. I've used both. Tramontina is every bit as good.

    Good to know, thank you! :)

    I'm thinking about cooking smaller portions or maybe using less water for some things, and just topping it up as I go. I don't know how that would affect the actual boil ..

    Sounds like you do know, lol. Maybe you could heat the water (or stock or whatever) up before you add it?

    You could always use a spider to get the pasta out and then take the water out in little bits with a measuring cup. Steam the veggies, maybe. I kind of like the green OXO rubbery steamer. It looks cheesy but works well!

    I hope your wrists get better.

    Oh, good idea! Lots of good ideas :) Thanks :)
  • Lizzy622
    Lizzy622 Posts: 3,705 Member
    Have you seen a doctor? I had tendinitis shortly after my daughter was born. I was afraid of dropping her since my hands would go numb. I wore a wrist brace for about 2 weeks until the swelling went down. I was able to hold my baby without fear of dropping her.
  • train_01
    train_01 Posts: 135 Member
    You could always put the pan on the stove, then use a pitcher to fill it. I have carpal tunnel so I feel your pain

  • stealthq
    stealthq Posts: 4,298 Member
    Another option would be to carry the pot with your forearms instead of your hands. Use a towel to protect your arms when the pot is hot. Of course, remember to turn off the fire before lifting the pot from the burner. I've done this when I hurt my fingers and couldn't use them. Worked like a charm.

    Once the pasta, etc is done, if you can get the pot to the sink, it should be fairly easy to set it at the edge and tip to drain into a colander.
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