There have even been instances where people have been able to lessen the amount of medication they were taking, if not wean themselves off it completely. (fitlife.tv)
Go easy on yourself; if you can give up everything but cow milk in your morning coffee, then start with that and wean yourself off it slowly. (earthgivenkitchen.com)
If you do find your grip is a problem, by all means use wrist straps etc but do your best to wean yourself off them so your grip gets stronger. (fitnessandpower.com)