My right hand hurts when I work long hours with the mouse. The middle finger knuckle being the worst. Is it possible that because it is so cold in here I am getting arthritis or at least arthritis type symptoms?
2006-06-20 10:00:00 · 7 answers · asked by deaann 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Arthritis can be aggravated by the cold and damp weather.
2006-06-20 10:04:00 · answer #1 · answered by beth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds more like an RSI type of issue. You may find this goes if you change to a different style of mouse or change to a different posture. e.g. I use a wireless mouse on my lap to leave my arm as relaxed as possible.
At work I can't do this as it looks decidedly dodgy and I started to develop a sore point on the heel of my mouse hand. I cured this by using a gel filled wrist rest and resting the heel of my hand on that. If it is RSI it'll be a long time healing as it can be nerve or tendon based. The other one to look for is carpal tunnel syndrome although this doesn't sound exactly like that, it's possibly part of a similar problem. There are lots of references to both and if you look up computer ergonomics you'll get lots of references to correct seating and positioning etc.
The other obvious thing is- see a doc! Self analysis is often not a good idea and you really have no idea whether I am a genius or an idiot (I prefer the former but a significant majority would say the latter!)
2006-06-20 10:13:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be a joint inflamation or poor circulation. If you have arthritis, which is a joint inflamation problem, or just have inflammation because of over use, an anti-inflammatory, such as motrin might work. However, motrin is hard on the system, and affects both cox 1 and cox 2, which is bad. You only want to affect cox 2, because your body uses cox1 all the time in its normal functions. You take away the swelling around the dueodenum (the entry point between the stomach to the intestine) and you risk having under digested foods hit your system too soon. That is why you want something natural. Have a look at xanthones. I have a site up about it, which I have listed below. But first, have a look here. http://205.234.239.246/index.htm... If there is something there to help you, go to my site
2006-06-24 19:51:21 · answer #3 · answered by k r i s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've not been diagnosed with arthritis. I do think I'm starting to have some problems. Like you if I can avoid a pill, I won't take it. The pain pills work fast but I worry about long term effects. Here's some things I've tried. They help. If you smoke--stop. Pay attention to food that trigger inflammation. This is easy to google. Figure out whether you are an "ice your knee" person or a "heat pad" person. And do that. I sometimes sleep with a heating pad. I don't take medication when I do this. (I sometimes use Aleve when all else fails. Think of things you can do stay off your knees. Try a knee brace. I wear one at work if my knee bothers me. It helps hold things together. I've learned to do some kitchen chores like peeling potatoes sitting on a stool. And don't let your knees ruin your trip to Disney World. Rent a wheel chair or scooter to keep some weight off your knees. You can spend an hour at a time there standing in lines. A friend of mine (diagnosed with arthritis) swears by swimming in a heated pool. She says if she misses her swim for more than a day, she can feel it. My son suffered with his back and knee for two years after a serious auto accident (at 34 years old). He used some sort of machine that delivered tiny electric shocks to his knee and back. He uses that rarely now but says it helps when nothing else will. He put it on my knee after a two hour shopping trip. I adjusted the voltage and darned if that thing didn't do the trick. I assume that a chiropractor or physical therapist might know about this. You might also check with hospitals and clinics to see if there are any pain management classes or programs near where you live. You take care of yourself. Thirty-two is just too young to have to deal with arthritis. I hope you find some solutions.
2016-03-15 12:19:22 · answer #4 · answered by Michele 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-14 20:50:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds more like the beginning of pinched nerves in your hand or good old carpo tunnel syndrome. May want to visit your doc and get diagnosed. It is very treatable. For now, try rolling up a thin facecloth and resting your wrist on it while you use the mouse. See a doctor, ok?
2006-06-20 10:04:32 · answer #6 · answered by shire_maid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, your fingers can get stiff though, from being in one position for too long or not being stretched or curled enough. Try keeping a squishy ball around to squeeze (stress relief balls are the best) and your hands should feel better.
2006-06-20 10:03:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change in weather can really make it flare up. Anti inflammatory meds. will give you relief. Such as Advil.
2006-06-20 10:07:06 · answer #8 · answered by Z-Cat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋