Re: Carpal Tunnel Excuses

[Amy Smith/Westford/IBM <amy_smith -at- us -dot- ibm -dot- com>]

> Just like every sign of being tired is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or 
every
> unpleasant event brings on Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome, so every 
twinge in
> the arm or hand is a case of CTS. 

Or it could be something else entirely. 

Several years ago, I began experiencing pain like cold rain in my 
shoulder. When I consulted a physician who specialized in occupational 
health, he told me it was 'mouse-induced tendonitis.' My wrist was fine, 
but I was wreaking havoc in my shoulder because of how, and the extent to 
which, I used my mouse. 

I bought a trackball mouse, started using it on the movable keyboard 
thingy (shelf? holder? You know what I mean) and learned to use more 
keyboard shortcuts. The pain (and I hope the condition) is gone. 

**************************************************************
Amy Smith 
IBM Software Group/Lotus Software
Phone 978.399.5009 | Tie line: 333.5009 | Email: amy_smith -at- us -dot- ibm -dot- com
"Any idiot can juggle chain saws. It's the day-to-day balloon-animal 
making that wears you out." - Anton the Clown




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