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Exact same age and symptoms as me - 3M ergonomic mouse fixed it right up. http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&ct=res&cd=3&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2F3M-EM500

• jcl 18y ago
  Seconded. I was doing 3D work, which involves a lot of mousing. The 3M joystick-style mouse greatly increased the amount of time I could comfortably work. The middle mouse button gummed up on me after about two years... I couldn't figure out how to clean it out, so I just replaced it with the same model. I also recommend learning the keyboard shortcuts for whatever environment you work in, to minimize switching between mouse and keyboard. If you find yourself doing a lot of text cursor movement with the arrow keys or mouse, you might want to try vim for a month or two. (I tried emacs, but found it ergonomically uncomfortable, although I did not remap the keys from their default positions, which I understand other people do. I have not heard any statistics on the matter, but it would not surprise me to learn that emacs users are more prone to RSI than vim users.) Try to work in an environment that is not too cold (or wear fingerless gloves). I found the cold made my joints uncomfortable and was bad for circulation. Also, install Workrave (or equivalent for your platform) in the most obnoxious configuration you can stand. Even though my wrists are pretty good now, I still keep it on in quiet mode in the corner of my screen, to help me keep track of my breaks.