In my last couple of years of work, I got RSI which caused parathaesia in some fingers. I thought this was MS or something nasty starting but nerve conduction tests ruled this out. I retired a year ago & parathaesia gone!
But now, I get intense pain in my right elbow very much related to computer use. It took a while to twig it was PC related but within 24 hrs of heavy PC useage a small area of the elbow is so painful the tension of my shirt causes pain.
If I leave off the PC then things improve. I am trying to use my left hand, which is not too difficult. I think the PC work station is optimised. I have also started to see if using the mouse on a book placed on my lap means the arm/elbow position is more favourable. Has anyone tried this?
I also wondered whether a thumb ball mouse might help. Anyone used one?
I know the simple answer is don't use the PC so much. The problem is there is nothing much else to do round here. Now that shows are over, I can't do much. The problem is the house has had builders for 6 months, I have no hot water, heating or electricity. Existing in a caravan, stable & a shed from where I am now. The vehicle sheds are cold & damp, no lights, no electricity, no dehumidifiers. I don't share my wife's enthusiasm for watching endless repeats of CSI on the telly. So I come out here & play on the PC. That's why there are streams of mystery objects & then all quiet when the elbow plays up.
So how do others get round the mouse issue?