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a kennedy

(32,324 posts) Sun Dec 8, 2024, 11:41 AM Dec 8

Is anyone else having trouble opening twist off caps??? Both my thumbs are shot..... [View all]

worthless when opening these tops…..have no strength in them, but I swear the size of the tops are getting skinnier!!! Or am I wrong??? I do admit my thumbs are not as good at gripping as they used to be, but I think the size of the caps are smaller than they used to be too.

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Is anyone else having trouble opening twist off caps??? Both my thumbs are shot..... [View all] a kennedy Dec 8 OP

YES they are becoming increasingly difficult to remove vapor2 Dec 8 #1

You need a pair of 12" or bigger Channel Lok tongue & groove pliers. This is just an example, there are other brands. Hotler Dec 8 #2

Yes, I do use some like that......but it's just kinda annoying.... a kennedy Dec 8 #3

If you are having trouble with childproof pharmaceutical caps and have no small children in the home hlthe2b Dec 8 #4

You need a gadget that opens tops of various sizes. Lonestarblue Dec 8 #5

Yes, for awhile now Marthe48 Dec 8 #6

High grip cabinet liner AnnaLee Dec 8 #7

Once You Get The Cap Off The Container - You Have To Deal With The Seal..... global1 Dec 8 #8

I presume you're referring to pedialyte or equivalent bottles dickthegrouch Dec 8 #10

I often have to ask for water bottles to be opened for me dickthegrouch Dec 8 #9

Dycem ... the OT gave me a piece after I broke my wrist ... cliffside Dec 8 #11

My Wife Sure Does ProfessorGAC Dec 8 #12

I don't have the strength in my hands that I used to have FakeNoose Dec 8 #13

Hmmmmmmm, now that's an idea.....gonna give that a try, Nd thanks. a kennedy Dec 8 #15

Yes they are getting much harder. I use a beverage buddy device to grip and twist off the caps. LiberalLoner Dec 8 #14

I have a couple of silicone hot pad/trivets that work pretty well. Nittersing Dec 8 #16

Milk cartons are the worst. And yes, they have gotten smaller: article IcyPeas Dec 8 #17

Yes, yes, yes.......this is exactly what I was/am saying.......caps ARE SMALLER IN SIZE. a kennedy Dec 8 #18