Question On Typing Injuries

posted on April 24th, 2005, 1:28 am

I was up till 3 AM for the past 2 weeks, doing essays, projects, etc. I had a good night's sleep in Saturday, and when I woke up to do some work -more typing of course-, a bone in my right arm started hurting. The pain originates between the wrist of my arm and the elbow, right in the middle. So far, I elevated my entire arm when I typed, so that my fingeres are lower than my arm, and the pain is better, but is there something wrong with me? has anyone else had this before? how long does this last? is it severe? Im kida scared....

posted on April 24th, 2005, 1:32 am

Carpal tunnel syndrome, you pinchin a nerve or 2 there buddy, just take a rest from typing and using the mouse.

posted on April 24th, 2005, 1:33 am

For how long tho? I have soooooooooooooooooo much work to do!!!!!

posted on April 24th, 2005, 1:34 am

Well if you HAVE to use comp keep your rist elevated, put a small cushion or something under it.

posted on April 24th, 2005, 1:37 am

yeah that is what i have been doing.. sigh

posted on April 24th, 2005, 3:20 pm

lol

posted on April 24th, 2005, 3:21 pm

i had that once...i think it was from playing flops too much

posted on April 24th, 2005, 5:57 pm

Its either Carpal tunnel syndrome like Preator said, or it could be RSI (repetetive strain injury) which is quite common with PC users. It happens if you use the same muscle for the same thing again and again. Everything Preator said to do will also help cure RSI.

posted on April 24th, 2005, 8:38 pm

I actually got a mousepad with this squishy cushion thing on the end where your wrist lays. I don't need it anymore and if I could give to you I would. I suggest you go get yourself one, their pretty pimp.

posted on April 25th, 2005, 1:03 am

Ohh yea those.. but is my injury really severe? will my arm like detatch or someting if I dont be careful about it? AAAAAAAAAAAAAAahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Im scared...

posted on April 25th, 2005, 1:11 am

Lol no of course not, your arms just telling you it wants a break, theres no permanant damage.

posted on April 25th, 2005, 1:52 am

its hard to sat whay it is you shood see a profeashal like a docter if think its serises. thares all so on line wed help on pain and sick ness. like http://www.webmd.com

posted on April 25th, 2005, 8:21 pm

lol either that or you where dreaming and hit it on somthing in the night lol.

posted on April 25th, 2005, 9:21 pm

but honestly. Im so scared.. Im only 15 and I might have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome@@@@@!@!$!!%! :cry:

Well, it might be the time when I thought I had HIV while I am still a virgin, I checked out the sympotoms for it for a sex ed assignment and got freaked out
lolz, but honestly, Im still freaked out...

posted on April 26th, 2005, 2:04 am

Stay off computer for a few days, IT CAN'T DO PERMANANT DAMAGE. Just hurts...