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Thanks for advice. I have had what I imagine is carpal tunnel syndrome 5-7 years ago but it had went away when I stopped using a mouse and just used trackpad.
by johne20 10y ago
Thanks for advice. I have had what I imagine is carpal tunnel syndrome 5-7 years ago but it had went away when I stopped using a mouse and just used trackpad. This feels just like that again.
To avoid resting wrists, do you generally use a pad that supports your forearms then or just hold arms/wrists up? My pain has always been just my right wrist which I use on trackpad.
- toasterlovin 10y agoWhen I get pain in my right hand/wrist after extensive trackpad use, I just switch hands. I'm a little slower with my left, but overall it's a good solution for me.
- moh_maya 10y agoFWIW, if possible and if you haven't already, I'd suggest trying an external trackball mouse. Particularly the Microsoft ergonomic ones, or the equivalent Logitech ones. Microsoft discontinued the one I use now (coming up to about 10 years and still going strong) but this mouse from Logitech seems similar: Logitech M570 Wireless Trackball: http://www.logitech.com/en-in/product/wireless-trackball-m570 http://www.logitech.com/en-in/product/wireless-trackball-m57... It made a big difference in how (less) stiff my right hand wrist (trackpad / x230) felt in just a few days of use. Definitely better than the trackpad or a regular mouse, IMO
- nasmorn 10y agoI get pain in my wrists from touch pads so I always have a mouse with me. I stopped believing in ergonomics when I worked for 3 months at a kitchen table without any issues. As someone who had huge issues in the past. I guess you gotta find something that works.