SandmanNinja Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Hi... Well, I have been diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and using the mouse/computer is very painful. I literally do not want to touch it. On a good day, I sit down for a few minutes then recoil as if the keyboard is covered with leprocy. On bad days I don't touch anything. I've had xrays and ultrasounds and it looks like it's surgery for me. I go back to my hand surgeon on 03-Dec and get the final word on surgery and the date it will happen. I've been told that I can't really do anything with my hands for 6 weeks, and may in fact be in casts for the first 2 weeks (so they don't bend). I've been absent from here for a little while, and am unlikely to return until the surgery is over and I've completed my therapy. This is a great site and I miss it greatly. Cheers -Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Tizard Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Best of luck fella.......hope you make a full recovery soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trick Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Best of luck too !! Since you can not work for the coming weeks, I would advice you to start practicizing mousing with your left hand (if you're righthanded of course;)) and use a tablet for your other hand when recovered. Even if the operation solves the problem, you still have to change your way of working to prevent the symptoms from coming back ! If you can use both hands you're doubling your chances...You have to give it some time (at least a half year) before you are up to full speed, but eventually you can enjoy working again. And if you are prepared to pay 1000s for software do the same for furniture, like a good chair and an ergonomic desk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambros Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 hope you have a quick recovery. I have had several problems due to pressure and fatigue from work, but not been diagnosed with anything that serious. when my hand started complaining seriously in the past (after continuous 12 hour weeks) I bought the best ergonomic mouse I could find and it did a serious job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mawo0 Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Best of luck... get well soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Twyman Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Good Luck, hope all goes well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 sorry man - I had the same a couple of years ago and was sure surgery was the only way out - but physical therapy did the trick. I am fine now (as long as I keep doing the exercises... good luck ng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy L Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Best of luck man, on your return you should investigate some more ergonomic input devices. I know it sounds like closing the stable door after the horse has done a runner, but hey, you dont want to end up in the same position and I assume you want to carry on in your chosen profession. I use a trackball instead of a mouse after having some shoulder problems. I also have a wacom and a Nostromo N52. Im on my 3rd keyboard in a year, have recently bought a curved desk and Im buying a new chair next week (bad back). I am also starting pilates (doctors orders) and kind of wish Id followed my dream and been a photo-journalist instead of my current 'sedentary' role. Ergonomics are very important and often neglected in a whirl of deadlines and tutorials. Our generation are beginning to realize the price! Good luck fella, Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackb602 Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Im on my 3rd keyboard in a year, have recently bought a curved desk and Im buying a new chair next week (bad back). I am also starting pilates (doctors orders) and kind of wish Id followed my dream and been a photo-journalist instead of my current 'sedentary' role. For an ergonomic chair, I can't recommend the Freedom Chair highly enough. Yes it's expensive, but if you consider how many hours of your life you will spend sitting in front of the computer, I think it's worth every penny. As an architect, I was able to get a substantial "trade" discount on mine several years ago. You might want to try this angle as well. And as for pilates, I think you'll warm to it when you discover that the majority of people in a given class tend to be very fit women. That should offer some added motivation to show up:). Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I'll second the Freedom Chair... we had Office Depot folding tables when we started ($29.99) - but a great chair NG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Homeless Guy Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Sorry to hear about this. It is something I worry about a bit after a hard days work. I hope all goes well. As for those with a bad back, pull-ups are a good solution, they will strength the back and core muscles. Guaranteed to stop back pain, or at least greatly reduce it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horhe Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Damn, sorry to hear that Joel. Best of luck, and hope you recover soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billabong Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 That sucks Joel, I hope all goes well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandmanNinja Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 Thanks to everyone for the good thoughts. I'll know next week if I need surgery or not. The therapy and exervises arent working, so mayube surgery is the way to go. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kippu Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 awww shux ....i had severe shoulder pain and had some electro therapy for 10 days ..now i got random pains in my wrist and arm sometimes ...not too severe.... the pleasures of working on a computer huh good luck sandman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowback Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 That suck! Good luck with the recovery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Hunt Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 My wife has something similar, she is a mamographer. She should use a wrist brace when working but it gets in the way. Now when ever she drives she gets pins and needles in her hand. Good luck and keep well jhv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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