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   June 2, 2012 at 4:35 PM

   theresa in tucson says:

   So sorry about the carpal tunnel, Kathleen. If you are going to do more biking be extra careful and get the best gloves you can.

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   June 3, 2012 at 9:34 PM

   S Mascis says:

   http://www.amazon.com/Conquering-Carpal-Syndrome-Repetitive-Injuries/dp/1572240393/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1338783916&sr=8-4 was a great help for me. No, I do not have any connection to this or its author, though I did take a class at a knitting store where this was the textbook. Lots of good exercises.

   When I am not working on making new stuff up, I do a LOT of data mining. And on a busy day, I come home and I ice my arm down (shades of major league pitchers, but without the salary or trainers). I cannot afford to lose my livelihood OR my pleasure by losing my right hand. Yes, it hurts and I feel stupid, but I’m still working and sewing and drafting and knitting. So far ice/heat therapy plus rest works. And the book has been very useful.

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   June 4, 2012 at 5:50 AM

   Cindy Peterson says:

   Kathleen, hope the wrist brace helps. When I had troubles with my wrist, I switched from a mouse to a track ball. The open hand position made a big difference. Thanks for the blog. I am not in the industry, but have your book and enjoy your style of writing.

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   June 4, 2012 at 6:44 AM

   Alison Cummins says:

   I moused with my left hand for a couple of years; don’t remember why I stopped. Something to do with a new desk setup I think.

   It took a little while (more than a week) but eventually became natural. All I do with a computer is mouse and keyboard entry. I’m not doing anything with a puck or anything that might require more complicated muscle memory.

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   June 4, 2012 at 6:44 AM

   Alison Cummins says:

   … I also used the brace on my right hand anyway.

   Whatever though, good luck.

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