Anyone else have had some kind of strain on their hands or fingers due to so much typing? [Discussion]
Am beginning to have it. =(
Posted Aug 18, 2019, 6:39 PM UTC
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I’m starting to have that with my new scribe job. Look up forearm/hand/wrist stretches for before and after typing. I try to stretch before my shifts now.
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Typing on RuneScape was much worse
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I've been practicing typing out answers for CASPer scenarios, I've experienced carpal tunnel in my right hand before from writing, but rn my left forearm is just CRAMPING. Premed life is a rough one.
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No but I have some on my brain and it has lead to crippling lower back pain 😄
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i work for a neuro clinic and we get so many carpal tunnel patients. basically, if u start having symptoms, go get some wrist braces they sell at any generic pharmacy (walgreens, etc.) and wear them when u go to sleep. no need to use during the day. they should say for carpal tunnel or something along those lines on the packaging. also ergonomics is very good.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8_ME4VwTiw
even my office manager got me a laptop stand (i am a scribe) cuz im slouched all the time.
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You mean carpal tunnel? Yeah I’ve always had that whenever I type a crap ton but the key is to keep your ergonomics of your setup good. For instance, padded mousepad, keyboard with short key strokes and also a pad to rest the forearm/wrists on, good computer screen height, good comfy chair with an optimal height to the screen and table.
Good luck!