when i use the computer a lot, my wrists start to hurt. how can i make this stop? i bought a new mouse and keyboard, it has a little wrist pad thingy where i can rest my wrists... but still hurts... mainly the hand i use the mouse with... how can i stop the pain? cuz i have to use the computer to do work... i cant just stop using the computer.
how can i stop the pain besides not using the computer?
2007-12-28 05:28:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
oh yea thanks sugar mongolia... thats for the encouraging thoughts....
it doesnt hurt like extremely bad... it doesnt feel like a knife slicing away..
it feels like.... 1/20 th of the pain, when getting a shot (not gun, bam bam bam, but like medical shot)
2007-12-28 05:42:05 · update #1
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the median nerve of the wrist: http://content.answers.com/main/content/img/galeNeurology/gend_01_img0029.jpg
The "carpal tunnel" is literally a tunnel the median nerve passes through. Repetitive movements of the wrist and hand can narrow that tunnel, causing great pain.
If your symptoms are still mild, you may be able to treat them with exercise as in the following:
http://www.carpal-tunnel-syndrome-guide.info/carpal-tunnel-exercises.html
http://rehabengineer.homestead.com/carpalexcersise.html
Carpal tunnel/median nerve pain should not be ignored. I have seen several carpal tunnel surgeries that helped in the (very) long run, but the surgery is painful and the healing time is long.
2007-12-28 05:46:54 · answer #1 · answered by july 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can change the way you rest your hand and wrists. by an urgonomic keyboard and mouse. You said you have a new pad but it may be the way you are holding and resting your hands and wrists. check into those types of things. Get a wrist brace that has metal in it so the wrist stays in one location while in the resting mode.
if all else fails, see your doc.
2007-12-28 05:51:24 · answer #2 · answered by A new leaf... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you have some form of carpel tunnel. Check with your dr.
Hey I have the same problem. I had to have surgery on both of my hands! Didn't mean to be a downer, but its better to get it checked out now & get ahead of it before its too late!
2007-12-28 05:37:05 · answer #3 · answered by Sugar Magnolia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is your keyboard at the proper height? [ lower than desk top ]
Is your chair at correct height to desk/keyboard?
Seen a doctor? You could wear wrist splints if necessary.
2007-12-28 06:16:59 · answer #4 · answered by Nurse Susan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vary the angles of your posture when you are working.
2007-12-28 05:58:44 · answer #5 · answered by ted j 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋