I think I have RSI...
17 September 2002, 09:47 PM
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..in my index finger from endlessly using the mouse wheel [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img] 
I keep getting these sudden 'cramps' and muscle 'seizures'
and it's getting worse
Does anyone else get this? Is there any way round it? Can I sue Microsoft?
I keep getting these sudden 'cramps' and muscle 'seizures'
and it's getting worseDoes anyone else get this? Is there any way round it? Can I sue Microsoft?
17 September 2002, 10:10 PM
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UB - I get it very badly in my right hand.
But then I do spend 9-10 hours a day at my PC, using the mouse. I tend to get pins and needles in my forearms, and have cold fingers. Also occasionally my index finger vibrates and shakes a bit and feels like the muscles have disappeared.
Not much we can do a think. May be worth buying a mousebean.
DW
But then I do spend 9-10 hours a day at my PC, using the mouse. I tend to get pins and needles in my forearms, and have cold fingers. Also occasionally my index finger vibrates and shakes a bit and feels like the muscles have disappeared.
Not much we can do a think. May be worth buying a mousebean.
DW
17 September 2002, 10:29 PM
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Ive had loads blood tests etc on my left hand.
The my middle finger is always stone cold.
the doctors puzzled as there doesnt seem to be anything wrong
Si
The my middle finger is always stone cold.
the doctors puzzled as there doesnt seem to be anything wrong
Si
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18 September 2002, 07:54 AM
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I had some quite serious shoulder problems a few years back that were traced to RSI through use of PCs/mice etc. A few trips to my chiropractor cured the shoulder problem, but the long term solution to stop it happening again was to look at your posture, seating position (and quality of your seat), height of screen and stop using a mouse! I now use a trackball (Logitech Trackman Marble).
Trackball has several advantages, firstly it stops you moving your arm as you scroll around the screen and it also stops people in the office nicking your stuff, because no one else uses a trackball
Chris
[Edited by Chris L - 9/18/2002 7:54:53 AM]
Trackball has several advantages, firstly it stops you moving your arm as you scroll around the screen and it also stops people in the office nicking your stuff, because no one else uses a trackball
Chris
[Edited by Chris L - 9/18/2002 7:54:53 AM]
18 September 2002, 09:40 AM
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Get your posture right and most RSI problems go away. I still use a mouse, but have learnt keystroke combos rather than using the mouse for many things.
Cold hands/fingers are usually down to poor circulation rather than RSI. But it can make RSI symptoms worse.
At one point, like Chris, I had really bad shoulder problems. They would start aching the minute I sat in front of my work PC and my fingers and forearms would tingle then go numb. About once every 15 minutes I would have to stand up and swing my arms about to get the circulation going.
Getting a proper chair and more importantly having a display screen usage assessment solved all the problems. I was basically sitting too low (although it felt comfortable) and had the mouse too far away to my right.
Cheers
Ian
Cold hands/fingers are usually down to poor circulation rather than RSI. But it can make RSI symptoms worse.
At one point, like Chris, I had really bad shoulder problems. They would start aching the minute I sat in front of my work PC and my fingers and forearms would tingle then go numb. About once every 15 minutes I would have to stand up and swing my arms about to get the circulation going.
Getting a proper chair and more importantly having a display screen usage assessment solved all the problems. I was basically sitting too low (although it felt comfortable) and had the mouse too far away to my right.
Cheers
Ian
18 September 2002, 10:04 AM
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You can get mouse mats with wrist-rests on them. They sometimes help. The most common computer RSI is "carpal tunnel syndrome" caused by having your hand "pulled back" when typing and using the mouse. You need to work on keeping your hand, wrist and forearm in a straight line.
18 September 2002, 10:30 AM
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My arm and shoulder are OK (I think) and I don't seem to get the circulation problems.
I tried a trackball thingy once but being left-handed I couldn't use it[img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img] Maybe a left-handed mouse is what I need, although the basic Microsoft Optical IntelliMouse I have looks symetrical to me so I would have thought there would be no disadvantage for a left-hander?
I tried a trackball thingy once but being left-handed I couldn't use it[img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]
Maybe a left-handed mouse is what I need, although the basic Microsoft Optical IntelliMouse I have looks symetrical to me so I would have thought there would be no disadvantage for a left-hander?