I do use a pair of gloves that are designed for arthritis but I use them for a different reason. I use them because they help me unroll my fingers and keep them in a useful position (sensorimotor neuropathy means my hands curl up into a ball).

these are the sort that I have
http://www.sportstek.net/wtg.html

They are great for when I am on the computer and need to hold my fingers out so I can type.

I do also have arthritis from time to time, and the gloves bug me if my hands are inflammed and joints swollen. So I think it probably depends on what sort of arthritis you have. Mine is from lupus, which is an inflammatory condition, so my hands get hot and swollen. The gloves are really hot, and sort of compress my hands, which is ok when my joints are not swollen but when my joints are inflammed I'd rather cool them off then heat them up.

Personally I think it will depend on what type of arthritis you have - maybe they work great for osteoarthritis ?

cheers

raglet