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Originally Posted by Lotus  Comparisons between pre-computer typing on manual typewriters and current typing on computers suggests that mouse-use may be the hidden culprit. There is little difference, ergonomically, between old typewriters and new, but the addition of the mouse has come with a boom in CTS. (Although, perhaps we are just diagnosing CTS more now because typing for long hours is now a common practice in the US. It used to be just be "secretarial" work, but is now child's play.) Just an FYI; thought you might be interested. |
I gotta blame the mouse as well. I type tons. But only had pains in my right hand. I learned to use the mouse with my left hand, and started getting pains in the left hand as well.
So I switched the mouse, got a really good one, Logitech MX1000. It's pricey, but totally worth it.
Also exercise and good nutrition helps a lot. I eliminated pains from my left hand all together, and my right hand is still recovering (for a year now) and I am sure it will get better.
P.S. The doctor told me to wear wrist support ONLY at night, and not during the working hours.