chaosgone Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Both of my wrists are very sore. IÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢m not very surprised this happens, since I have been working with computers for years. (IÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢m a computer programmer by day, and play Runescape by night.) So, I went to the doctor, and he gives me a wrist brace to wear on my right wrist, and an anti-inflammatory drug to take for two weeks. If it doesnÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢t get better, he will run some tests. In the meanwhile, IÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢m not doing to play Runescape that much. :( I like the game, but most everything in the game requires using the mouse, and I donÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢t want to do a lot of clicking. I tried fighting zombies in the wild, since they would attack me, but I kept getting pked. :wall: IÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢m trying to think of other activities that donÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢t require a lot of clicking. Maybe fishing? What a drag it is getting oldÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâæ http://www.chaosgone.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apinagez Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Man, your hands hurt and you'll keep playing Rs? Take a break for some days, when you feel better and your wrist is fully usable again, come back. ^The most disturbing signature on Tip.it^Last.fm|HELLY KAYLA!|Oh the mehagurtz!|#Siencemakers"they care less about their spelling mistakes then I." - Lionheart"apinagez... let me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knives669 Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 :( Carpral tunnel? I have it and I'm 16. Try fishing or woodcutting. Woodcutting was my favorite skill. ^_^ It doesn't really require a whole lot of clicking, and you make moola from it. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konnan4444 Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 time to take a break from rs at night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necromagus Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Well, as a computer programmer you're probably aready well informed on using equipment designed with ergonomics in mind, so I guess there's not much room for it there. I'd just follow my doctor's recommendations though, better lay off RS for a few weeks than having to lay off it for the rest of your life... My Tip.It Times Articles (10 and counting) || The Varrock Library Author Index projectDo you dare to dream? - Part 19 added. || The Hospital (WIP) - New story!Necromagus looks like a viking ... with glasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omnislash42 Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 You should proooooooobably take a break. I knew this kid who was in the top 100 players in the world in starcraft who played so obsessively that his wrists sent him to the ER several times. He eventually was forced to just retire. So definitely tone it down a few notches for a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azntemplar_00 Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 :( Carpral tunnel? I have it and I'm 16. Try fishing or woodcutting. Woodcutting was my favorite skill. ^_^ It doesn't really require a whole lot of clicking, and you make moola from it. :D Ugh, having Carpal tunnel at that age must suck :-(. What are you doing to treat it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_k0m0d0_ Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Go Woodcutting :D Or just dont play untill your wrists are OK. You know you have a life, a real one, not a rs one? So, use it! Go have loooooong sleeps, go watch TV, go eat more, take more baths, use more times the bathroom, anything ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Take the hint your body is giving you. Reduce your time on the computer. Is getting lvls in rs more important to you than having a fully functional, healthy body? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandaman115 Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 My mom started like that, and it turned out she had artheritis.... Sorry if i freaked you out lol [Admin Edit: No naming names in a negative light] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blinton Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 u should stop b 4 they get worse i had rsi since i was 8 never stopped now im 13 it's still there gotten worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilperson Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 time to take a break from rs at night? Idk about Rs, maybe something else at night. :-s Well someone had to say it, i might as well be the immature one. Everybody lovin' it, but ain't no body touchin' it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan18 Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 what mousepad do you use? is there a cushion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omnislash42 Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 time to take a break from rs at night? Idk about Rs, maybe something else at night. :-s Well someone had to say it, i might as well be the immature one. Hah. After one of the guys said this.... You know you have a life, a real one, not a rs one? So, use it! Go have loooooong sleeps, go watch TV, go eat more, take more baths, use more times the bathroom, anything ^^ I was going to say "What exactly are you insinuating by use more times the bathroom? You know, I don't think that's good for the wrists either..." Anyways, uhh.... Go easy on the wrists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaosgone Posted June 18, 2006 Author Share Posted June 18, 2006 I do use a wrist pad for the keyboard, and the mouse. Since both wrists hurt, I'll probably just stop using the Internet much, including Runescape, until my wrists get better. http://www.chaosgone.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apinagez Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 You know you have a life, a real one, not a rs one? So, use it! Go have loooooong sleeps, go watch TV, go eat more, take more baths, use more times the bathroom, anything ^^ I was going to say "What exactly are you insinuating by use more times the bathroom? You know, I don't think that's good for the wrists either..." :lol: ^The most disturbing signature on Tip.it^Last.fm|HELLY KAYLA!|Oh the mehagurtz!|#Siencemakers"they care less about their spelling mistakes then I." - Lionheart"apinagez... let me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionheart_0 Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 You know you have a life, a real one, not a rs one? So, use it! Go have loooooong sleeps, go watch TV, go eat more, take more baths, use more times the bathroom, anything ^^ I was going to say "What exactly are you insinuating by use more times the bathroom? You know, I don't think that's good for the wrists either..." :lol: Oh my, arnt we all dirty minded today. My wrists seem to hurt alot latly, especialy since ive been on the computer more then usal. Even withthe mouse cushion, it dosent help. What are symptoms of Carple Tunnel? Sig by IkuraiYour Guide to Posting! Behave or I will send my Moose mounted Beaver launchers at you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knives669 Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Symptoms for Carpral Tunnel are extreme pain and tightness in the wrist when you move the wrist itself, or the fingers. The pain can extend as far as the elbow sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldwolflord Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Yeh, not really much you can do for your wrist... Ergonomics... A gel wrist rest, well shaped mouse, correct distance away... I have a keyboard tray from a computer table (the ones that slide out) on my lap, with keyboard, mouse and full length gel pad, not the best, but I don't get any aches or pains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knives669 Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Gold's post reminded me of something. There are some GREAT mousepads out there that are like a godsend for people with Carpral Tunnel. I'm talking about the mousepads with the gel like pillow on the wrist part. Try one of those. So comfy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
How2PK Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Gold's post reminded me of something. There are some GREAT mousepads out there that are like a godsend for people with Carpral Tunnel. I'm talking about the mousepads with the gel like pillow on the wrist part. Try one of those. So comfy... I've got those, not that I have Carpral Tunnel, but sometimes my wrist hurts as well. Not that bad, and when it does I just take a break. But yea, they are better than normal mouse pads. The best is still to tkae a break when you feel an upcomming pain. Your body doesn't give you the hint for nothing. Signature by Maurice SendakWhen the stars make you drool just like a pasta fazool, that's amore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvw08 Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 That stinks :( I'll probably get Carpel Tunnel eventually, all this time I spend typing on rs and here... When i do you should expect a lawsuit O:) Droolman's item Guide | My RuneScape pictures | My barrows videos, with download link!Free Image Hosting! | Free File Hosting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonpost Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 YOU my dear friend need to take a look at this. http://www.evoluent.com/vmouse2.html That's an excellent start. It's not great for gaming...but for rs/programming, I'm sure it'd be just fine. It'll take quite a bit of strain off your wrists. If you think that it's some sort of gimic, try a little test. When your wrist hurts, turn it sideways like you're going to shake hands. Do you notice that your wrist feels quite a bit better? Same principle. Also...just taking a 5 minute break every hour does wonders...seriously....I've tried it before and it actually helps. Runescape Name: "unbug07"Expand your mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldwolflord Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 That doesn't look extremely comfortable for the outside of the hand... (when you hold your hand flat - the outside bit) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonpost Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 That doesn't look extremely comfortable for the outside of the hand... (when you hold your hand flat - the outside bit) Tis why you get a lovely gel mousepad. :) EDIT: And also, just imagine now...if we all used those, one would imagine that using the mouses that we currently use, it'd be very uncomfortable to rest your hand on the ball of your hand all the time. All that weight on such a small part of your hand would make sense that it'd be uncomfortable after a while. With the other mouse, the weight is spread out along the entire side of a hand at least... Runescape Name: "unbug07"Expand your mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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