MikeR
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| posted on 29/10/09 at 02:21 PM |
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RSI - anyone with any experience?
Think i may be suffering from RSI. I spend most of my day in front of a keyboard and often go on the computer at night (which is why my build is
taking so long).
Started having aches and pains in my fingers, back of my hand and arm near the elbow. Different pains at different times. Tried adjusting my seating
position to no effect. Have even put on my snowboard wrist guards to keep my wrists level which i think is what has stopped the pain in my wrist but
moved it down to near my elbow.
Had it for just over a week now .... going to look at seeing a doctor next week if its not cleared up.
Has anyone else had this? I appreciate its different for everyone but does anyone have any hints and tips?
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l0rd
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| posted on 29/10/09 at 02:23 PM |
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I had a Renault Clio RSI
Lovely car. 
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 29/10/09 at 02:28 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by l0rd
I had a Renault Clio RSI
Lovely car.
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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BenB
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| posted on 29/10/09 at 02:34 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeR
.....and often go on the computer at night (which is why my build is taking so long).
Started having aches and pains in my fingers, back of my hand and arm near the elbow. ......
Worth seeing a GP, I expect they'll recommend some physio, some brufen, may be if you're unlucky some steroid shots and, from the sounds
of it, cold showers
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balidey
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| posted on 29/10/09 at 02:54 PM |
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Mate of mine had it, instead of using a mouse he moved onto using a Wacom tablet with pointer pen. Looking at him work (using 3D CAD) was shocking,
but he got used to it and said it felt more natural. And he said the pain stopped immediatly, but returned whenever he had to use a mouse.
EDIT: Oh, and its worth trying the other hand on alternate nights 
[Edited on 29/10/09 by balidey]
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Agriv8
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| posted on 29/10/09 at 03:43 PM |
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YES and being having 5 staff ( 2 within the IT team ) who suffer from yor simptoms id say yes you are suffering from MSI
1 are you using a laptop ? these are REALLY BAD erganomically
2 Have you completed a Workstation assesment at work ? if not you Should
3 Is it your Mouse arm ( suspect SO ) do you use the mouse wheel allot ?
4 have you tried a gell wrist support mouse mat ?
5 though these look very starnge they have worked for most RSI'ers
6 does the pain eleviate while on holday away from a computer ?
Regards
Agriv8
Taller than your average Guy !
Management is like a tree of monkeys. - Those at the top look down and see a tree full of smiling faces. BUT Those at the bottom look up and see a
tree full of a*seholes .............
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 29/10/09 at 04:08 PM |
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I use a Logitech Marble Mouse at home and office... I used to have a tendency to RSI but not since getting this thing... the action is quite
different.
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MikeR
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| posted on 29/10/09 at 04:33 PM |
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Had an egonomics assessment about 12 months ago. Pointed out my desk wasn't high enough and it was ignored.
Started in my mouse hand (and mouse wheel finger - which i'd be using loads over the previous week due to the work i was doing reviewing
transmission logs). Now spread to both hands, mouse hand much worse.
Trying to use mouse on the other hand, not using PC at home. No real improvement yet. Plan to have weekend totally away from computers (which will be
tough - have locostbuilders on the phone for moments of desperation).
got a gel wrist support for the keyboard which i had lent to a colleague before my hands started to hurt (yes, i am wondering if there is a link)
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Agriv8
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| posted on 29/10/09 at 04:51 PM |
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Mike  the first sentence says it all if your desk is not high enough this is likley to be the route of your problems.
I would metion to your team manager / boss / HR that you Assesment has been ignored you are seeing a GP.
If that does nothing get onto to your Health and safty rep !!
regards
Agriv8
Taller than your average Guy !
Management is like a tree of monkeys. - Those at the top look down and see a tree full of smiling faces. BUT Those at the bottom look up and see a
tree full of a*seholes .............
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