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RelaX · 07-09-2003, 05:11 AM

Does anyone else here have some form of RSI? I fear I may have it in the second stage. My upper right arm hurts like hell after a short time behind the PC.
I work a lot with computers and although they are mostly ergonomically styled and stuff, but the sheer amount of time I spend on the PC (for school, work and free time) is probably doing me in. I've switched to using my left arm (the good one) for using the mouse, but when I have to use the PC for a game or some work, that just doesn't work as I'm not used to using my let hand and it is way too slow.
Does anyone have any advice for me? I wouldn't like to see the doctor, but if my using the left hand doesn't work then I will because this sux. I'm even typing with one hand now as it hurts too much to even type at the moment.

bing bing · 07-09-2003, 05:47 AM

Advice eh, well you're not going to like it. Lose the computer brother. I had RSI in my index fingers and it's anything but fun. It's also something you shouldn't neglect unless you want to do some permanent damage.

First things first, don’t use the computer in your spare time. The rest, I dunno bro, you're in quite a predicament. Look for a job that doesn't require the constant use of a computer perhaps? There's no real work around with the school thing.

mtbiker · 07-09-2003, 08:51 AM

get a different chair. change the height of the seat so that your elbows will hang about the level of the keyboard.

there are websites that talk about the best ergonomics for sitting at a computer...unfortunately I can't recall any of them...google search should help.
i sit at a computer all day (programmer) and have no problems from it.
also, visit a chiropractor..you may have something in your arm twisted a bit.

RelaX · 07-09-2003, 10:37 AM

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Originally posted by bing bing
Advice eh, well you're not going to like it. Lose the computer brother. I had RSI in my index fingers and it's anything but fun. It's also something you shouldn't neglect unless you want to do some permanent damage.

First things first, don’t use the computer in your spare time. The rest, I dunno bro, you're in quite a predicament. Look for a job that doesn't require the constant use of a computer perhaps? There's no real work around with the school thing.

Not using the pc is just not an option, I'm cutting down on my time, for pleasure, but I'm studying Computerscience and I just got a summerjob for a company inputting data into their comp. lol. I'm just hoping it's not RSI or that cutting down will make it dissapear.

But yeah, I have to try to get my comp at home more ergonomically, which it really is not...
I shouldn't even be on now... but no comp is sooo boring...

mtbiker · 07-09-2003, 12:15 PM

i found this page on a google search that seems to have a lot of information and tips.

http://eeshop.unl.edu/rsi.html

hope that helps

RelaX · 07-12-2003, 05:42 AM

thnx for the help ppl... but as it turned out I overstreched it or something because it went away the next day. The reason that I thought it was RSI is because this has happened several times lately (although never with this severity). I guess I really should make everything more ergonmical and follow those tips from the page mtbiker gave me.

cheerios · 07-16-2003, 01:46 AM

YES. getting your comp set up PROPERLY is essential. makes life so much better. get an adjustable height chair, get a keyboard drawer, get an adjustable height monitor, or some kind of stand. textbooks, whatever. monitor should be at eye level, elbows should sit at 90 degrees, feet should be on the ground,a nd swrists shouldbe hovering OVER the keyboard, not resting on the desk.

07-09-2003, 05:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
RelaX Follower of Ner'Zhul Location: Netherlands	RSI Does anyone else here have some form of RSI? I fear I may have it in the second stage. My upper right arm hurts like hell after a short time behind the PC. I work a lot with computers and although they are mostly ergonomically styled and stuff, but the sheer amount of time I spend on the PC (for school, work and free time) is probably doing me in. I've switched to using my left arm (the good one) for using the mouse, but when I have to use the PC for a game or some work, that just doesn't work as I'm not used to using my let hand and it is way too slow. Does anyone have any advice for me? I wouldn't like to see the doctor, but if my using the left hand doesn't work then I will because this sux. I'm even typing with one hand now as it hurts too much to even type at the moment. __________________ The most likely way for the world to be destroyed, most experts agree, is by accident. That's where we come in; we're computer professionals. We cause accidents. - Nathaniel Borenstein

07-12-2003, 05:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
RelaX Follower of Ner'Zhul Location: Netherlands	thnx for the help ppl... but as it turned out I overstreched it or something because it went away the next day. The reason that I thought it was RSI is because this has happened several times lately (although never with this severity). I guess I really should make everything more ergonmical and follow those tips from the page mtbiker gave me. __________________ The most likely way for the world to be destroyed, most experts agree, is by accident. That's where we come in; we're computer professionals. We cause accidents. - Nathaniel Borenstein

07-09-2003, 05:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
bing bing Addict Location: Melbourne, Australia	Advice eh, well you're not going to like it. Lose the computer brother. I had RSI in my index fingers and it's anything but fun. It's also something you shouldn't neglect unless you want to do some permanent damage. First things first, don’t use the computer in your spare time. The rest, I dunno bro, you're in quite a predicament. Look for a job that doesn't require the constant use of a computer perhaps? There's no real work around with the school thing.

07-09-2003, 08:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
mtbiker Upright	get a different chair. change the height of the seat so that your elbows will hang about the level of the keyboard. there are websites that talk about the best ergonomics for sitting at a computer...unfortunately I can't recall any of them...google search should help. i sit at a computer all day (programmer) and have no problems from it. also, visit a chiropractor..you may have something in your arm twisted a bit.

07-09-2003, 12:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
mtbiker Upright	i found this page on a google search that seems to have a lot of information and tips. http://eeshop.unl.edu/rsi.html hope that helps

07-16-2003, 01:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
cheerios Banned Location: 'bout 2 feet from my iMac	YES. getting your comp set up PROPERLY is essential. makes life so much better. get an adjustable height chair, get a keyboard drawer, get an adjustable height monitor, or some kind of stand. textbooks, whatever. monitor should be at eye level, elbows should sit at 90 degrees, feet should be on the ground,a nd swrists shouldbe hovering OVER the keyboard, not resting on the desk.