Alright fellow writers, probably showing my age but who has carpal tunnel irritation? My mom had surgery on both wrists maybe 20-years ago and, goddamn, mine is killing me.

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It looks really old school but I switched to the Microsoft sculpt ergonomic keyboard and it stopped all of the carpal tunnel crap I was feeling 🤷🏻‍♀️

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I had carpal tunnel which caused weird tingling and pain. I saw a physical therapist, then had a custom wrist guard made that I slept with to allowed the nerves to heal. I asked to have a keyboard tray. Ogilvy and Digitas were good about installing them. I also have a few options as to where i put my keyboard/mouse: on the tray, on my lap or standing. Carpal tunnel went away.

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I once thought I had it because it lasted for 8 months but it turned out to be pinched nerves in both wrists from when I was remodeling our house. Chiropractors get a bad wrap (and yeah some are hacks), but after 6 visits, the pain stopped

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Get a goddamn wrist rest and stop this nonsense.

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Also stretches. Keep your arms straight in front of you, palms down, hands bent at the wrist. Pull your hand toward you, you should feel a stretch at the top. Don't so this palm up, it will exacerbate the problem!

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If you can find a quiet corner somewhere, you can dictate instead of type.

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+1 for a Microsoft ergonomic keyboard. Life-changing for long-form.

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See your doc and then a physical therapist. Stretch. Try not to keep stress in your shoulders. Good luck!

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I thought it was in my wrist. Finally when to another orthopedist who told me it was a neck issue. Lesson learned. Make sure you get the right diagnosis

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