Wrist Problems

[Duke]

I know this is going to sound stupid but I thought I'd ask you guys since many of you seem to spend a lot of time on your computers as I do.

Have any of you ever experienced discomfort in your hands, wrists, etc., that may be linked to how much time you spend on your computer? The only reason I ask is that my right wrist has been a mess since middle last week and I actually took 3 or 4 days off my computer in hopes that it would improve, which it has. It may be completely unrelated to using my PC as much as I do which is why I'm asking the question here.

Thanks.

[OldWelshGuy]

It is called RSI, Repetitive strain injury. Do you have a good gel filled wrist pad for your mouse hand? if not get one. Also invest in an ergonomic mouse.

[Duke]

Actually I have none of the above but I guess I'll look into it, thanks OWG.

[ovi]

You are right OWG I have aquire from some time a gel filled mouse pad, and also an ergonomic keyboard. From that moment my hands are much relaxed.

Ovi

[Paul_KY]

I got a, "geller", but I never felt comfortable with it. I also got one of those trackball mouses, and that didn't work either.

Duke, frequent masterbation DOES NOT help.

LOL

[Lanre]

Another thing that OWG didn't include in the solution is taking regular rest. This is also recommended for RSI

[OldWelshGuy]

And BEER, lots of it At least that is what I tell the wife. I do lift my hand and excercise constantly. I just lift it and twist it around a little, one way or the ther. I find that helps a lot.

[Duke]

I got a, "geller", but I never felt comfortable with it. I also got one of those trackball mouses, and that didn't work either.

Duke, frequent masterbation DOES NOT help.

LOL

Dam I thought that would strenghten the muscles enough to not give me troubles.

I do have an ergonomic keyboard but a standard Microsoft IR mouse. If I have any further problems I'll be forced to use one of those ergonomic rats even though I don't really like the way they feel in my hand.

I'm betting Paul has a joke he's dying to use in response to this.

[Paul_KY]

I shall refrain.

[Duke]

Wow, there truly is a first for everything.