Carpal tunnel syndrome

[Trade]

Last year I got it in my right forearm. It got pretty bad before I finally realized what it was and what was causing it. Using the mouse too much. So I bought myself a vertical mouse. But even that hurt when I used it. So I switched over to using my regular mouse with my left hand. It took 9 months before my right forearm was completely pain free. By then I was so used to using my mouse left handed that I continued to do that. Well a couple of days ago my left wrist started to hurt. So I bought myself a brace for my left wrist and I'm wearing it now.




And I've started to use my verticle mouse with my right hand.



But what I really need to do is cut back on my internet use. So if I am not posting as much for a while, that's why.

 

[hollydolly]

Yuk!! sorry to hear you're in such pain, I remember feeling like that last year when I put my shoulder out!! Hope the rest makes it better soon...

 

[Trade]

Yuk!! sorry to hear you're in such pain, I remember feeling like that last year when I put my shoulder out!! Hope the rest makes it better soon...

It's not that bad.

Mostly just annoying.

But thanks anyway.

 

[jerry old]

Lies

Told boss I would have difficult doing a particular task, it involved climbing step ladder moving heavy boxes.
'Yea, need to delay that, I've got carpall tunnel ' pointed to my feet
Long pause 'You do!'
'Yea.'
long pause, 'And you know what carpal tunnel means?"
'Yea.'

Nothing like exhibiting ignorance when telling a lie.

 

[SeaBreeze]

Sorry to hear that Trade, I can only sit so long at the computer then I have to get away from it. I could never work at a job that was all or mostly computer work. Have you tried anything to relieve the pain other than the brace? I like magnesium oil for muscle pain and cramps, but I've never had carpal tunnel, so I'm not sure if it would help. Take care, hope you get some relief soon.

 

[Trade]

Sorry to hear that Trade, I can only sit so long at the computer then I have to get away from it. I could never work at a job that was all or mostly computer work. Have you tried anything to relieve the pain other than the brace? I like magnesium oil for muscle pain and cramps, but I've never had carpal tunnel, so I'm not sure if it would help. Take care, hope you get some relief soon.

The brace is helping a lot. After the first day of wearing it I didn't notice any improvement. But then after two days it was a lot better. And now after three days even more. At this rate I thing I'll be fine in a week or less.

I'm glad I recognized it for what it is early.

 

[Sunny]

Well, Jerry, you could have told him you usually type with your feet.

 

[Trade]

After only three days of wearing that brace my left wrist is now pain free!

Sure beats the 9 months that it took for when I had it in my right forearm.

 

[bingo]

magnesium supplement stopped that problem for me.....I play Farmville and pick lots of crops!