Does any body's hand get numb from being on the computer to long or not even being on it that long, and stays numb for a while longer when not using the computer?
2006-09-09 15:40:31 · 12 answers · asked by medevilqueen 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
It only happens to my left hand. I have the keyboard pretty far up so my whole arm is resting on the table.
2006-09-09 15:46:55 · update #1
Yes, I switched to an ergonomic keyboard and mouse. They will help you to avoid carpel tunnel and other injuries by keeping your hands in a more natural position when on the computer. Microsoft makes some good ones and they're available at most computer stores.
2006-09-09 15:55:46 · answer #1 · answered by bllwnkle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go out and swing a sledge hammer at a pile of rocks for half an hour every day and I bet it would go away.
I used to get a tingling and stabbing needles in my right wrist whenever i sat down at the computer until finally I started doing some physical work on the side. Within a very short period of time the problem went away. I am utterly amazed that some people think the only solution to this is (1) painkillers or (2) surgery.
2006-09-09 22:52:25 · answer #2 · answered by Kokopelli 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my hands do this sometimes and usually it is caused by them resting on the edge of the desk to where it leaves an indentation on my wrists. Watch and see if this is what is happening to you, also getting an orgonomic keyboard can also help. They also have these little gel pads that sit at the edge of the keyboard that your wrists can rest on i have found this very helpful
2006-09-09 22:45:04 · answer #3 · answered by baby j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No--but it could be carpal tunnel syndrome.You may want to see a Dr. about it if it continues.
Best wishes.
2006-09-09 22:43:52 · answer #4 · answered by MaryBeth 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
somtimes my hand does get numb when on the computer i know why my hands go numb ihave cardiomyopathyheart disease), you should let your dr know and see what he says
2006-09-09 23:14:18 · answer #5 · answered by dee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you need to have it checked by a doctor. You probably have "carpal tunnel", I have it.
2006-09-09 22:44:27 · answer #6 · answered by Raymond B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's bad. that's carpal tunnel. you have to get surgery to get it fixed. my mom had it in both hands.
2006-09-09 22:50:20 · answer #7 · answered by Aim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
carpal tunnel check it out with your doctor.
2006-09-09 22:43:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no i would get this checked out could be the sign of something
2006-09-09 22:45:58 · answer #9 · answered by away right now 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
that's a pinched nerve.
2006-09-09 22:44:40 · answer #10 · answered by Marg N 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋