Some good advice has been submitted here... try what has been suggested, but if you see no improvement, bite the bullet and seek medical care. As a keyboard player, the last thing you want is for it to persist or even worsten. Good luck, and keep us posted.

Thanks guys for all your advice. I'll try your suggestions.

danb:
I developed what's called carpal tunnel syndrome. I could lift or pick up heavy items, but attempting to grab my coffee cup or a pencil gave me intense pain. Is this what you're experiencing?
What worked for me, and again, this is just in my instance, was to change my mouse. My new mouse made a very slight change in my forearm postion (we're talking 2 or 3 degree rotation), and it made all the difference in the world. Worked for me...
Just my thots...& Good Luck

Found this information...
http://www.thehelpinghand.com/basic.htm

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What about using the Mouse pads with the
GEL PADS attached so that your wrist rests on....very comfortable.

Different strokes...for different folks...
with apologies to Sly Stone.

Hello........I agree with Dnj. Since using a gel filled wrist support with my mouse I no longer have the wrist pain I used to experience daily. I do spend a lot of time on the computer too..........worth the investment! Good luck.

danb. In one of the wife's American Sewing magazines is an article about CTS.
Here is a suggested link to look at. They are possibly trying to sell you something. Ha!!!
www.mousemitt.com

Graham UK



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Hi Danb,

I had previously experienced wrist pains on my right hand too due heavy use on computers, mouse, calculators and keyboards. After many consultations with friends and doctors, it was not CTS (luckily) but it was a sign that my body (or my hand) is being stressed and if aggravated further will develop into something worse.

There are several ways to help prevent this from happening :

1. Do stretching exercise for your fingers and wrists before and after each work (just like going for physical games).

2. Take breaks.

3. Don't type too hard on the computer keyboard. There are some users who 'bang' the keyboard because it feels good! The harder you type the more stressed your fingers / wrist is.

4. This one takes practice and i had successfully done it. Most people use the right hand on the mouse. Change it to the left hand! This will take away a big load from your right hand fingers and wrist!

Hope the above helps.

Hi Danb,

If all the above good advice does not work.
Try this. As a retired Fitness Specialist and Massage Therapist it is called Accupressure.

Go to the elbow joint of the effected wrist
with your thumb and feel for any small lump on the inside of the joint. Just beneath or above the joint.
If you find one and it is sensitive to the touch. Press down on it lightly with your thumb and hold for a few seconds and increase the pressure. Then release and do it again for about 5 times. No more.
Most of the time the lump will almost disappear and the wrist pain will be gone. Try it again later in the day when it is not so sensitive.

Alex

Thanks for all your advice. This is a wonderful place. All your advice are good and I tried them and it relieves the pain. How long should I do this before the pain is totally gone? The ice pack or cold oack is very good. Some of my friends recommend some nutritional supplements like Glucosamine. Anybody tried this before. They claim that it is good for joint. Oh, well... I guess if your're getting older you feel a lot of something different in your body. I'm 45 now but I don't feel that old yet. I guess music is making us feel a little younger. Thanks a lot for all your help. You guys been great.

Dan