tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20099192.post7973824076405175472..comments2024-01-28T03:35:51.182-05:00Comments on Reassigned Time: Ouch.Dr. Crazyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12457967076373916629noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20099192.post-67349265749486466232010-07-05T17:03:45.565-04:002010-07-05T17:03:45.565-04:00The world is full of historians with rep stress in...The world is full of historians with rep stress injuries, from carpal tunnel through to rotator cuff issues (my own current special hell) and when it gets too bad to write, some of us browse the internet ...<br /><br />Anyway, much of the advice here is good, especially the l-hand mouse idea, but also (and for your sake I hope you already know this): ice! Ice is a great, no-side-effect anti-inflammatory and painkiller. Those freezeable gel packs from the drugstore can be sanity-savers.<br /><br />Love your blog, btw.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20099192.post-86601013448963790252010-07-03T16:53:04.436-04:002010-07-03T16:53:04.436-04:00Switch your mouse to the left hand. You'd be ...Switch your mouse to the left hand. You'd be surprised how easy it is to use once you reverse the buttons (control panel) because your brain will quite automatically use the left forefinger instead of the right one. (That is why Leonardo could mirror write with his left hand.) I find that this balances the work between left and right and it completely eliminated my developing carpal tunnel problem. <br /><br />The other thing is to be sure you don't rest your wrist on anything.Doctor Pionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12513786840852469648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20099192.post-29943335437525992102010-06-30T18:00:10.605-04:002010-06-30T18:00:10.605-04:00I second the 'ergonomic keyboard' advice -...I second the 'ergonomic keyboard' advice - it makes a huge difference to me, and nice as voice recog. software is, when you have chronic laryngitis, it isn't a complete solution!<br /><br />Belle, did you know you can now get a portable adjustable keyboard to go with the laptop? Weighs about a pound, and is quite expensive, but worth every penny/ounce to me when I travel and can't carry a standard keyboard with me.JaneBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17779448611795379774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20099192.post-90224685433147653832010-06-30T16:13:20.756-04:002010-06-30T16:13:20.756-04:00A good friend of mine uses voice recognition softw...A good friend of mine uses voice recognition software, and she wears by it. I hope you feel better soon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20099192.post-4859924128170370402010-06-30T13:39:34.272-04:002010-06-30T13:39:34.272-04:00You guys are so sweet :) Actually, I'm not li...You guys are so sweet :) Actually, I'm not like dying or anything. This has been a recurring problem for years, but only when I am in overdrive and forget myself. So, for example, yesterday I spent about 7 straight hours taking notes longhand (and breaks were spent typing). So yeah, ouch. But as long as I take a day off and then limit time spent per day on the repetitive stress sorts of tasks, I should be fine. I'm actually feeling a ton better even now - just because I've taken it easy today and have avoided writing/typing.Dr. Crazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12457967076373916629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20099192.post-41115455365928359992010-06-30T12:33:28.682-04:002010-06-30T12:33:28.682-04:00Hope you feel better soon!
I bought my husband (w...Hope you feel better soon!<br /><br />I bought my husband (who is a lousy typist) voice recognition software for Christmas a year ago. He loves it. If the repetitive stress injury won't heal as fast as you'd like, this might be worth looking into...Terminal Degreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523014953046778630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20099192.post-26886379320466890962010-06-30T12:08:39.232-04:002010-06-30T12:08:39.232-04:00Sorry to hear about the hand pain, but it's gr...Sorry to hear about the hand pain, but it's great to hear the project is coming along!Arbitristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090122079098885856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20099192.post-73576823563238717902010-06-30T10:05:55.914-04:002010-06-30T10:05:55.914-04:00There are also a variety of stretching exercises t...There are also a variety of stretching exercises that can help -- and even some computer programs that will run in the background and remind you to do them every hour or so..Inside the Philosophy Factoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12255753259090709877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20099192.post-72934190173311288232010-06-30T09:24:52.407-04:002010-06-30T09:24:52.407-04:00Seriously, invest in an ergonomic keyboard. Makes ...Seriously, invest in an ergonomic keyboard. Makes a huge difference. Weaned me off the wrist splints unless I work on the laptop!Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10849272391043604637noreply@blogger.com