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I use ergonomic keyboard, gloves, splints at night, but sometimes what works best is a cool shower.

Posted By: mttx on 2006-01-27
In Reply to: What do you do when your wrists ache and your hands weigh a ton but you have to keep typing? - x

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What do you do when your wrists ache and your hands weigh a ton but you have to keep typing? - x
- I use ergonomic keyboard, gloves, splints at night, but sometimes what works best is a cool shower. - mttx
- SmartGlove, Cat's Paw, rest, exercise, expander sm - MT
- I was a workers' comp historian in a - Listenup
- I used to have the same problem until... - AR-MT
  - Would you share the exact name -sm - Interested
    - Belkin Ergonomic, Model # F8E208 - AR-MT
- I try not to pressure myself so I don't get that way. I build up speed naturally. -nm - Just me
- Take all foods with ASPARTAME out of diet. Stop cokes, chocolate. Eat leafy green veggies. Drink - orange juice. Try that too.
  - I especially agree with taking ALL sugar out of your diet. - Biggest favor you do for yourself.
  - information for your friend. - sm
- Smart Gloves. Google them. They are the best! - omt
  - Maybe the best, but I tried em and didn't like em. - What works for one doesn't for another.
    - from pharmacy, didn't like them..sm - an MD once told me to get cock-up splints..
- I use a gel wrist pad. I also have the keyboard SM - nm

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Night splints
Have you tried wearing rigid wrist splints at night to keep your wrists from bending while you sleep? That really helps me when my wrists are hurting.

Be sure to wear your splints at night, too.

That has helped to make a difference. I have also invested in a quality keyboard, tilt desktop and wrist rests.

When I have pain, I wear the splints at night.
I also do daily stretching exercises many times a day, stretching the fingers backward to get the kinks out, especially the thumb. The most helpful thing of all is I wear gloves to work. I could not work without them. Try Wal-Mart or Walgreens and try on several kinds to select the one you like best. I also exercise with one of those squishy things that they give you when you donate blood. Helps a lot.

i use cockup wrist splints at night.
it really helps, uncomfortable, but by morning, they feel better.

A long hot shower works wonders, or take some
Tylenol and lay down for about 20 minutes and give it time to kick in. Take a short walk if the heat isn't unbearable where you are. I know if you hurt you may not feel like it, but probably part of your aches are because you don't get enough exercise - I know that is my problem. I have recently had to start taking a break about every hour and move around for 15 minutes and that has helped a bit.

Ergonomic Keyboard
YES, YES, YES!!!
I purchased a refurbished SafeType keyboard because I started having tingling, numb wrists and hands and the difference.....WOW!! I told every MT I knew about the difference they make.....WHAT A GREAT INVESTMENT THAT WAS!!
I could tell the FIRST day of using it (after I got used to it) that my pain and tingling was GONE!! The keys are sideways and I thought it would take me forever to get used to it, but it didn't! I thought it was worth a try as a last resort in "ergonomic keyboards." I was using a split keyboard and I got used to the SafeType faster than I got used to the split keyboard when I started using it. I'm actually faster with the SafeType. They retail for around $300, but they sell refurbished ones for around half that. IT TRULY WAS THE BEST INVESTMENT I EVER MADE FOR TRANSCRIPTION!! If you haven't heard of them, check them out.... www.safetype.com, I think. THE MOUSE is GREAT, too! It's only around $80 new, but I lucked into getting a demo for about half that too!
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Ergonomic keyboard!
Thanks for the greate website and the prices are so much better than I have seen. Have heard it takes a couple of weeks to get used the the Ergonomic keyboard, is this true? Is it worth buying, does it make a big difference? I want to buy one but want to make sure it will be worth it. Thanks!

Ergonomic keyboard!
Thanks,will get it. Do you recommend a certain one?

Ergonomic keyboard!
Wow, can give it a couple of days. Thanks!

ergonomic keyboard

These are 49.99 minus 10.00 rebate at www.compusa

Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000, USB

Ergonomic Keyboard
I have always used a split keyboard, however, just purchased the Microsoft 4000 and have found it a little difficult to adjust to. The keys and space bar are hard to press and I am running words together because I think they space but don't. Other than that I love the split style and could never use a regular keyboard again.

ergonomic keyboard

MS ergonomic keyboard
help! I have the MS ergonomics 4000 keyboard. My F7 key would not work at all yesterday and now the F5 and F9 will not work which I need to use for the company that I work for. my tech dept. did not seem to know what the heck is going on. Any suggestions welcomed! Thank you,

ERGONOMIC KEYBOARD

Probably about 10 or more years ago, started having same problem. Switched to ergonomic keyboard, and have been using ever since. I have a Microsoft, I think it is Microsoft Elite, or something like that. There is also a Microsoft 2000 available. Just check on the Internet for availability at discount computer stores, or try E-Bay.

Would definitely recommend!

Ergonomic Keyboard

I have been using a Microsoft keyboard that seems like forever (since 2002). It has survived spills and scrubbing when I clean it. The only problem is that I have worn off some of the letters on the keys. It has its advantages - keeps my son from using my computer because he is not that familiar with the keys.

Are you using an ergonomic keyboard, that may help some.
x

What is the best ergonomic keyboard?
I used to use a DataHand, but they are out of production now and I'm so disappointed. What is everyone else using?

ergonomic keyboard ?
what part of the hand? I get pain in my wrists and wear wrist support, but I also know my ergonomic keyboard makes a big difference. I would say stretched, but not sure of what hand movements you could do, cause like i said mine is the wrist.
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Goldtouch ergonomic keyboard
Check out ebay for keyboards. I use a Goldtouch, whic tents up in the middle, like a teepee. Got used to it real quick. Now it seems totally strange and uncomfortable to use a "regular" keyboard.

Ergonomic Keyboard - My Experience
I use the Microsoft Natural Multimedia Keyboard which is a split ergonomic style and I think it is great, but I had to get used to it by using it a lot and I could not resort to using the other keyboard while getting used to it, otherwise it made it more difficult. Once I got used to it, I was fine. Now if I have to type on a regular keyboard, the keys now seem too close together. I also find that keeping my keyboard (either one) low near my lap and my hands at a neutral extension so that my wrists are not flexed either up or down has kept me from incurring any injuries or syndromes (CTS) connected with our type of work. I bought a tray for keyboard that I can adjust in this way. I have been a paralegal in the past and I am currently an MT culminating in over 20 years of typing and my hands and wrists are still fine.

I have a split ergonomic keyboard
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4000 Ergonomic Keyboard

I just purchased and using the Microsoft 4000 ergonomic keyboard and love it. It took a couple of days to get used to the keys. I have used other ergonomic keyboards, but this one is the best.

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Hi, try Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000. I don't know about the wireless ergo keyboard but I do know they are expensive than the wired ones. You could contact your local Microsoft hardware dealer.

Instructions for a DIY ergonomic keyboard.
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all the way. I also use the Microsoft one. I started using it about 6 or 7 years ago. Funny thing though, once you start it's really hard to go back to a regular keyboard as it seems so tiny and crammed.

Anyone out there use ergonomic split keyboard?
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Kinesis Contoured Ergonomic Keyboard

Has anyone used this keyboard? (It is the weird shaped one). How comfortable are the hard plastic wrist rests?

poster means ergonomic keyboard....

Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000

Has anyone had a chance to try this new keyboard out yet?

I saw it at Best Buy yesterday and had a chance to give it a little hands-on feel. Very interesting. Started a little research and the reviews seem to be fairly positive (7/10 to 8/10).

But, I'm more trustworthy of feedback from people like MTs who really give keyboards a good "workout" on a daily basis.

Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000
I have a brand new one still in the box that I'll sell for a fraction of the retail cost. Just email me at rinny1987@yahoo.com.

In the market for a new ergonomic keyboard. I would love some suggestions!!! What are you using??
Right now I'm looking at the Comfort Keyboard ($289) and Ergoflex ($179) that are on e-bay. If you haven't seen them, they basically look like a regular keyboard, just in two halves. I've also been looking at the Microsoft Curve Comfort and the Logitech Wave. I HATE the big, bulky ergonomic split keyboards like the Microsoft Elite. I cannot use them at all. I also tried the Kinesis Classic and after a month, couldn't get used to it either.

Right now I'm using the A-tech AntiRSI keyboard. It's okay, nothing great.

I would appreciate ANY suggestions. Price really is a factor even though the ones I listed are outrageous. I'd rather not spend a ton, but will if I have to.

THANKS!!

Looking for wireless ergonomic keyboard with split spacebar, if it exists. Anyone know where I can f
Been searching everywhere. Please help if you have seen this before.

I use regular thin winter gloves and cut the fingertips off. Works great! nm
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Do you know how it works? It's really cool!
Instead of doing an outpatient EGD and/or colonoscopy, you go to your physician's office first thing in the morning after fasting all night. They put a special belt on you and give you this pill to swallow. The pill has a tiny camera inside it. As you swallow it begins to take pictures continuously all day and sends them to the receiver in the belt. You go about your day and late afternoon go back to your physician's office. The remove the belt and process the pictures and they have all the pictures of your lovely GI tract! Hahaha

Oh, and the pill? It is expelled just like everything we eat.

Pretty interesting technology, if you ask me.

As with all advancing technology, it is also knocking out jobs for everyone who would have been employed to get your EGD and/or colonoscopy done, which is quite a few people. Replaced by 1 tech who gives you the pill and then downloads pictures from the belt receiver.

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I actually wear gloves, regular knit, but thin gloves.
I get so used to typing with them on, when I take them off I have a hard time adjusting again.

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Anyone use these for typing? Do you still have enough range of motion? I am struggling and have tried to type with my braces on but of course I can't. Any advice would be great!! Thanks.

When you plug in the peripheral, the laptop keyboard still works so you
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Invest in some wrists splints soon. ;) nm

Wrist splints for carpal tunnel....
Go to your local drug store and purchase the best pair available and then wear them nightly faithfully. They help tremendously! (At least me, but everyone's different...)

Walgreen's sells cock-up splints for this

where you sleep with them on your hands/wrists......Futura makes them

I saw HOWIE last night on a late night episode of Blind Date. too funny.
I'm thinking if they are smart they'll boot Rachel. I think she's really smart and a good player. I don't think Howie is all that smart or able to be a winner. I think this could force Howie to hook up with James to go for the final 2.

take a shower?

Baby Shower
I had a baby shower for my second child because my daughters are 10 years apart and I had given everything and I mean everything away. My friends planned a surprise shower for me. It was very much appreciated in my situation.

I do that, too. I don't like to shower first to power clean
the house because then you get all sweaty with cleaning chemicals all over.

just had a shower for twins 2 mths ago

The gift baskets as mentioned by some posters were the hits. Bathtub filled with all the bath essentials, diaper changer or pale with all diapers, wipes, etc, bottle sets, bib's, socks, blankies and all the basics.

Since it was twins, we also had people pitch in with dinner dates...pick a night and bring dinner for the exhausted new parents. They ended up having fantastic food for over a month

Shower for first...diaper party for second.

It was lots of fun and I received so many diapers and wipes, which I was so thankful for. It was much smaller and more personal. Not to mention, it was nice to have a party, even small, to welcome the second baby.

Got a baby shower invitation

from a cousin who NEVER attends any showers, weddings, graduation parties, NOTHING. Not just my stuff, but doesn't attend for *anyone* in the entire family not even her siblings and their kids. Doesn't send a gift. Doesn't RSVP with an excuse, not even a lame excuse. Just totally ignores everyone. No one can believe she had the nerve to invite EVERYONE to her event. LOL.

I'm not going, not sending a gift either. It isn't that I am selfish, I just can't understand why someone who doesn't care to participate in family giving ALL OF A SUDDEN decides she wants to participate in family RECEIVING.

I wish them well, but I'm just not interested. What do you guys think? Am I wrong?

Boy do I hear that!!! STOP transcribing right now. take a shower, lie down. NM
nm

Having a baby shower for my sister this weekend

Any ideas on food, games, etc.?

One game that I have decided to play is 'guess what baby had for lunch.' You put baby food in diaper and have everyone guess what flavor. I have already planned my food; however, I want something different.

I love baby shower games.

You can make a diaper out of a paper napkin. Whoever gets the "dirty" diaper (with peanut butter in it) wins a prize. Taste the baby food contest where everyone gets a dollop of several kinds of baby food on a paper plate, and you have to guess what's what. Pick the baby safety pins out of a bowl of rice blindfolded. Scoop the cotton balls off the floor into a bowl blindfolded with a spatula. The memory game where you look at a tray full of baby items for one minute, then write down as many as you can remember. All of the baby items go to the Mom-to-be at the end of the game. You can find cute little prizes at the dollar store.

The other poster is right. There are tons of baby shower websites out there to snag ideas from Have fun with it!

Then again you could end up w/one that nurses q2h like mine did! Lucky to get a shower in even. nm
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