I think I have carpal tunnel syndrome. :|
I'm writing this post on Sunday night. Late last Thur
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sday night, my left hand started to tingle and feel numb. All day Friday it was the same, but I brushed it off, thinking that I was probably just feeling tired because of sleeping very late the past few nights. But then Saturday came, and my left hand was still tingling and numb. I finally researched online Saturday morning... and all the symptoms point to CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME!!!
At first, I admit... I panicked. I got scared. I cried. I thought of the worst possible scenario... that I'd actually lose my hand!!! Then what would I do with a court reporting career, right?! But I really doubt that would happen!!!
The articles I researched on the Internet all say that carpal tunnel is very common actually. And it's a great thing that I'm catching it early to do as much damage control as possible! I found this article to be especially helpful --
http://www.ehow.com/how_5046401_treat-hand-tingling-numbness.html
That Saturday morning, I sent an email to my employer notifying them that I believe I've developed carpal tunnel syndrome. I asked that they please help me by purchasing the following for my workstation:
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A SMALLER MONITOR, so I can push the keyboard away from me and actually be able to rest my forearms on the desk. I currently have a ginormous monitor, and my forearms are dangling mid-air! (BTW, I do billing! Therefore, I'm constantly on the computer doing data entry!)
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AN ERGONOMIC KEYBOARD. I already bought myself an ergonomic mouse that I use. Now I obviously need the keyboard as well.
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A WRIST SPLINT. This would be the cheapest item on the list, but I'm sure would also help a great deal in helping my wrist, hand, and forearm stay as straight as possible.
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A NEW CHAIR, so I can pull it more upward and to be more parallel to my desk. The chair I currently have inches its way down every time I sit on it.
On Saturday night, I rested my left hand on an ice pack. It was so cold, but I kept my hand there for 2-3 hours. The next morning (today), I woke up and my wrist was NOT tingling anymore! But throughout the day, especially as I was driving and on my computer, my left hand would start to tingle again.
PRAY FOR ME!!! I'm doing all I can for now to prevent or do as much damage control to this presumptive carpal tunnel syndrome I have.
Next Step: See a doctor! I'll update again when i know more!
(Jeremiah 29:11)
2 comments:
I definitely can feel your pain, literally. I myself am a court reporting student and I too am having issues with carpal tunnel. The director for my program at the school I attend advised me yesterday that I should drop out before its too late and I end up wasting my money.
I was surprised to be told this esp. From a director. I started to do some research on the internet to see if it is unheard of and if it is actually impossible. Thanks!
I am worried that I have, or will soon have Carpel Tunnel Syndrome. One of my best friends is deaf, so I sign all the time. I never would have thought that signing would have such an impact on your wrist! Anyways, I wonder if wearing a brace would be able to help support it.
http://www.classichealth.com/wecs.php?store=&content=services.html
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