Carpal Tunnel Risk
Am worried about getting carpal tunnel syndrome. Seriously. I spend more than half my time on the computer these days. That can't be good. Went out and bought one of those cute, squidgy, jelly-filled wrist supports, but it isn't terribly effective. Maybe I got a bum one. At any rate, I've been getting weird sensations in my right arm. Then again, I have really been overexerting it. Both my jobs require a ton of writing. My pen is now my new paramour. There are permanent ink stains all along my right hand, with the occasional smear of white-out. It's times like this I wish I was ambidextrous. So, I've been trying to limit my computer use at home, but it's hard, you know? My life is so tied into media, it's crazy. I'm a TV baby. I'm a computer geek. I gotta have my tunes. I love my books. I'm always surrounded by entertainment, it's nuts. Anyhow, gonna try and put a cap on my computer usage, if possible. For the sake of my arm at least.
Final thought: Typing doesn't lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, does it?
posted by: LadyG (reply)
post date: 02.02.07 (12:45 am)
typing or any repetitive work that you do with your hand can lead to carpel tunnel. Take care , Do a google search for more info.
posted by: rosietulips (reply)
post date: 02.02.07 (10:20 am)
It can...try to have your workstation as ergonomic as possible. It makes a difference!
posted by: lostin2007 (reply)
post date: 02.02.07 (11:02 pm)
*hugs* i hope you don't have carpal tunnel. I've heard it's horrible.
posted by: SupremeAnna (reply)
post date: 02.03.07 (10:51 pm)
Reply to: LadyG
oh dear. thanks for the advice.
posted by: SupremeAnna (reply)
post date: 02.03.07 (10:54 pm)
Reply to: rosietulips
thank you, i'm gonna rearrange as much as i can. :)
posted by: SupremeAnna (reply)
post date: 02.03.07 (10:55 pm)
Reply to: lostin2007
Thanks for the hug, and I am trying to keep down my computer activities and rearranging my office as suggested to make sure i don't get this horrible thing. ugh.
posted by: LadyG (reply)
post date: 02.03.07 (11:38 pm)
You are welcome Anna, stay on top of this problem.
posted by: saycheese (reply)
post date: 02.06.07 (5:29 am)
Typing doesn't lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, does it?
I'm afraid to say that it does :os as my sis's work friend had a problem like this before and the doctor said it's 'พังผืดข้อมืออักเสบ' So she needed to stop playing game for a while (she was addicted to The Sims then)
Take best care of yourself :)
posted by: SupremeAnna (reply)
post date: 02.09.07 (8:34 am)
Reply to: LadyG
I've taken a lost rest from the computer, and it seems to be helping :)
posted by: SupremeAnna (reply)
post date: 02.09.07 (8:41 am)
Reply to: saycheese
Oh God, I was addicted to the Sims. Well, till my computer crashed and I had to finally abandon it. Ugh, it sounds awful. Well, I took awhile off and my pains have mostly abated. Thanks for the advice. :)
posted by: LadyG (reply)
post date: 02.09.07 (9:47 am)
Reply to: SupremeAnna,I am happy to hear that it's getting better,contine to rest it as much as possible.