Repetitive Stress Syndrome Anyone???
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I am in pain today. In fact, for the last few days my pain has been increasing. Apparently I have overworked my index finger. Just resting it on my left mouse button causes muscle spasms and twitching. Occasionally, the whole darn finger just tenses up and goes straight. Anyone else experince this? I have tried massaging the finger but it doesn't help (perhaps I need a vacation). I am reduced to clicking with my "bird" finger. Perhaps a visit to the doctor is in order... -- If it starts to make sense, you're in a cult.
Tom Welch wrote: Anyone else experince this? No... and glad of it. Is it painful?? Tom Welch wrote: Perhaps a visit to the doctor is in order... Might be a good idea. Regards, Brian Dela :-)
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I am in pain today. In fact, for the last few days my pain has been increasing. Apparently I have overworked my index finger. Just resting it on my left mouse button causes muscle spasms and twitching. Occasionally, the whole darn finger just tenses up and goes straight. Anyone else experince this? I have tried massaging the finger but it doesn't help (perhaps I need a vacation). I am reduced to clicking with my "bird" finger. Perhaps a visit to the doctor is in order... -- If it starts to make sense, you're in a cult.
Perhaps a visit to the doctor is in order... Perhaps learn keyboard shortcuts. Or get one of those mouth pointer things the handicapped people use. (perhaps I need a vacation) Mmmm. Maybe I need one too! Marc Help! I'm an AI running around in someone's f*cked up universe simulator.
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I am in pain today. In fact, for the last few days my pain has been increasing. Apparently I have overworked my index finger. Just resting it on my left mouse button causes muscle spasms and twitching. Occasionally, the whole darn finger just tenses up and goes straight. Anyone else experince this? I have tried massaging the finger but it doesn't help (perhaps I need a vacation). I am reduced to clicking with my "bird" finger. Perhaps a visit to the doctor is in order... -- If it starts to make sense, you're in a cult.
Tom Welch wrote: Anyone else experince this? Similar, but not the exact same. Tom Welch wrote: Occasionally, the whole darn finger just tenses up and goes straight. You are not gonna like this suggestion. Start using your mouse with your other hand immediately !! I'd take this warning sign seriously to be honest, as without action things will probably worsen. Get a workmate to visually check your posture at your workstation. A digital cam is very good for this as well. Often we think our posture is good but when we view it from another angle we can see we are fooling ourselves. Tom Welch wrote: I have tried massaging the finger but it doesn't help Possibly the pain and immobility is caused in another area, and is only manifesting itself in your finger region. Eg pinched nerve referring pain. So your finger is the location of the data being pointed at. :-) BTW: I'm looking at writing an App shortly for RSI, RSS and CTS reduction. (you'd make a good beta tester) :-) Regardz Colin J Davies
Sonork ID 100.9197:Colin
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I am in pain today. In fact, for the last few days my pain has been increasing. Apparently I have overworked my index finger. Just resting it on my left mouse button causes muscle spasms and twitching. Occasionally, the whole darn finger just tenses up and goes straight. Anyone else experince this? I have tried massaging the finger but it doesn't help (perhaps I need a vacation). I am reduced to clicking with my "bird" finger. Perhaps a visit to the doctor is in order... -- If it starts to make sense, you're in a cult.
Yep. I had this, and also a pain in my wrist and fore arm than would come and go from time to time - even when I was in bed at night. At first I thought ahh, got to be a man about this. Not going to let a plastic box defeat me. Check your posture. - make sure your keyboard is at a good angle. I normally have the stands up at the back as well as some extra CD's to give it some more tilt. Get a mouse pad with wrist rest - oh, and stop using the mouse so much. Make sure your high up enough. Also, there is a food supliment called Bio-Astin, that helps with Capel Tunnel Syndrome - allegedly. I'm not saying it works, but it went away after taking it for a few weeks in combination with fixing my posture.
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Tom Welch wrote: Anyone else experince this? Similar, but not the exact same. Tom Welch wrote: Occasionally, the whole darn finger just tenses up and goes straight. You are not gonna like this suggestion. Start using your mouse with your other hand immediately !! I'd take this warning sign seriously to be honest, as without action things will probably worsen. Get a workmate to visually check your posture at your workstation. A digital cam is very good for this as well. Often we think our posture is good but when we view it from another angle we can see we are fooling ourselves. Tom Welch wrote: I have tried massaging the finger but it doesn't help Possibly the pain and immobility is caused in another area, and is only manifesting itself in your finger region. Eg pinched nerve referring pain. So your finger is the location of the data being pointed at. :-) BTW: I'm looking at writing an App shortly for RSI, RSS and CTS reduction. (you'd make a good beta tester) :-) Regardz Colin J Davies
Sonork ID 100.9197:Colin
You are the intrepid one, always willing to leap into the fray! A serious character flaw, I might add, but entertaining. Said by Roger Wright about me.
Thanks for the advice. I'll try mousing with my left hand. I have already adjusted my chair. We'll just have to wait a few days for results. I'm a willing victim beta tester. DANG! I keep reaching for the mouse with my right hand! :laugh: -- If it starts to make sense, you're in a cult.
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I am in pain today. In fact, for the last few days my pain has been increasing. Apparently I have overworked my index finger. Just resting it on my left mouse button causes muscle spasms and twitching. Occasionally, the whole darn finger just tenses up and goes straight. Anyone else experince this? I have tried massaging the finger but it doesn't help (perhaps I need a vacation). I am reduced to clicking with my "bird" finger. Perhaps a visit to the doctor is in order... -- If it starts to make sense, you're in a cult.
Take an anti-inflammatory, like Cataflam, to relief the pain, take it easy on the keyboard & mouse, and most important, go see a doctor, fast! I see dumb people
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Yep. I had this, and also a pain in my wrist and fore arm than would come and go from time to time - even when I was in bed at night. At first I thought ahh, got to be a man about this. Not going to let a plastic box defeat me. Check your posture. - make sure your keyboard is at a good angle. I normally have the stands up at the back as well as some extra CD's to give it some more tilt. Get a mouse pad with wrist rest - oh, and stop using the mouse so much. Make sure your high up enough. Also, there is a food supliment called Bio-Astin, that helps with Capel Tunnel Syndrome - allegedly. I'm not saying it works, but it went away after taking it for a few weeks in combination with fixing my posture.
Giles wrote: got to be a man about this Yup. I was there about two days ago. It just got to the point where I had to ask about it. Check your posture. I raised my chair as soon as I read your message. I also clicked out those keyboard lifts. I also took Colin's advice on mousing with my other hand. And, I'm not too big on food supliments but if the pain stays I'd try anything. -- If it starts to make sense, you're in a cult.
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I am in pain today. In fact, for the last few days my pain has been increasing. Apparently I have overworked my index finger. Just resting it on my left mouse button causes muscle spasms and twitching. Occasionally, the whole darn finger just tenses up and goes straight. Anyone else experince this? I have tried massaging the finger but it doesn't help (perhaps I need a vacation). I am reduced to clicking with my "bird" finger. Perhaps a visit to the doctor is in order... -- If it starts to make sense, you're in a cult.
I get this now and again. My index and middle (mousewheel) finger get sore and often twitch on their own for long periods. It comes and goes.
Simon Walton
Sonork: 10024P
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Giles wrote: got to be a man about this Yup. I was there about two days ago. It just got to the point where I had to ask about it. Check your posture. I raised my chair as soon as I read your message. I also clicked out those keyboard lifts. I also took Colin's advice on mousing with my other hand. And, I'm not too big on food supliments but if the pain stays I'd try anything. -- If it starts to make sense, you're in a cult.
Tom Welch wrote: And, I'm not too big on food supliments but if the pain stays I'd try anything. Hey, you might at least get the placebo effect out of it. :-D The suggestion to switch mouse hands is a good one. I did that a while back, and have never had problems since. Part of it also may be that since my mouse hand is now my non-dominant hand, I have more incentive to use keyboard shortcuts. Wow, take this thread, and mine about back pain, we programmers go through a lot of pain on the job, eh? Even a broken clock is right twice a day.
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I am in pain today. In fact, for the last few days my pain has been increasing. Apparently I have overworked my index finger. Just resting it on my left mouse button causes muscle spasms and twitching. Occasionally, the whole darn finger just tenses up and goes straight. Anyone else experince this? I have tried massaging the finger but it doesn't help (perhaps I need a vacation). I am reduced to clicking with my "bird" finger. Perhaps a visit to the doctor is in order... -- If it starts to make sense, you're in a cult.
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I am in pain today. In fact, for the last few days my pain has been increasing. Apparently I have overworked my index finger. Just resting it on my left mouse button causes muscle spasms and twitching. Occasionally, the whole darn finger just tenses up and goes straight. Anyone else experince this? I have tried massaging the finger but it doesn't help (perhaps I need a vacation). I am reduced to clicking with my "bird" finger. Perhaps a visit to the doctor is in order... -- If it starts to make sense, you're in a cult.
Tom Welch wrote: Apparently I have overworked my index finger. Just resting it on my left mouse button causes muscle spasms and twitching. Sounds like you need to perform some other form of exercise with your right hand. Now if only I could think of something to suggest... :omg: :wtf: :-D Michael Martin Australia mjm68@tpg.com.au "I personally love it because I can get as down and dirty as I want on the backend, while also being able to dabble with fun scripting and presentation games on the front end." - Chris Maunder 15/07/2002