Hand Cramps
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@MattSpeller Thanks for saying on topic and not making masturbation jokes.
How does the mouse you linked help? Less moving of your hand?
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@anonymous said:
@MattSpeller Thanks for saying on topic and not making masturbation jokes.
How does the mouse you linked help? Less moving of your hand?
It's a trackball so completely different hand muscles and usage. Even if they still give cramps, which they rarely do, they stress different muscles and joints so if you are prone to issues with a mouse there is nothing to say that these would bother you too.
Personally I love the idea (very little desk space) but hate the reality (reminds me of using a joystick.)
I've been using them since ~1985 but never liked them.
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@anonymous said:
@MattSpeller Thanks for saying on topic and not making masturbation jokes.
How does the mouse you linked help? Less moving of your hand?
No moving your hand at all. I use it at work and it eliminated all my wrist / forearm / shoulder pains!
I use it maybe 20% of the time at home, they're terrible for gaming unless it's a strategy / overhead view kinda deal.
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I used one for a bit and dislike it. Great idea but I am not coordinated enough. I moved to a Logitech http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Zone-Touch-Mouse-Windows/dp/B0093H4VBU and am really happy with it (no scroll wheel made a big difference to me).
Also using a laptop and the touch pad really helps a bit to change the muscles being used. Nice to take a break once in awhile.
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I loved them in school (CAD), and went to the trackball exclusively when I developed tendonitis in my elbows. If I use a mouse more than a few minutes, my fingers and thumb begin to go numb. No trouble at all with a trackball. I don't like the one with the ball in the thumb position. The big one in the center does much better for me.
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I broke that thumb so using the thumb type is a killer for me.
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@art_of_shred said:
I loved them in school (CAD), and went to the trackball exclusively when I developed tendonitis in my elbows. If I use a mouse more than a few minutes, my fingers and thumb begin to go numb. No trouble at all with a trackball. I don't like the one with the ball in the thumb position. The big one in the center does much better for me.
Very similar experience to mine (also CAD) - I couldn't get the hang of the finger tip ones but as soon as I picked up the thumb type it was a natural fit.
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@MattSpeller said:
YES.
This ended them.
http://www.logitech.com/en-ca/product/wireless-trackball-m570
This man speaks the truth. I have 2 of these, 1 work and 1 home. No pains, great mouse.
My boss hates using it, which I find hilarious.
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@RojoLoco eheheheh
Everyone tries to move mine like a mouse
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I use so many keyboard short cuts, the amount of time I spend using a mouse, is very very little. I also am big on getting up and stretching every 15-30min. Drinking lots of water and eating potassium (Bananas etc) also helps with cramps.
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@RojoLoco said:
My boss hates using it
...and there's another plus for going with a trackball! Nobody wants to use your machine.
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It's true I hate using his machine cause of the darn thing.
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@Minion-Queen said:
It's true I hate using his machine cause of the darn thing.
Me too, although a mouse on that desk would be untenable.
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@art_of_shred said:
@RojoLoco said:
My boss hates using it
...and there's another plus for going with a trackball! Nobody wants to use your machine.
I found that a lot of people in big offices use filth, dirty tissues, old food and sticky goop as a deterent in the same way.
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I need to get more sleep. I had to re-read that. Thought it said "sticky poop" the first couple times I looked at it.
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@scottalanmiller It's unbelievable the depraved filth people tolerate on their keyboards and mice.
When I get in a laptop, first it's sprayed down with a can of this magnificent stuff
To the users: "It's like taking your car in for an oil change and getting a free car wash!"
To the technicians: "This is how you avoid getting sick all the time."
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I recommend that techs carry Clorox wipes or similar. You need to disinfect that stuff.
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@scottalanmiller that'll work, the stuff I linked is the same - 30% ethanol. I like the foaming ones as it'll get into the dirt a bit better, then wipe down with a microfiber towel (one towel / day depending on volume, then wash, because omfg nasty)
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I like the wipes because you can fold them and get between keys.
