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Hana Solo · 12th Dec 2011, 05:35 PM

I think I have RSI in my wrist. It hurts like nothing else even when I’m not typing or writing. I have it in a support and have a magnetic bracelet around it. For the next week, not writing or typing very much is not an option as I am still at school. Does anyone know of anything else that might help? I’m stretching it out regularly too and not using it to open doors and the like in order to give it a rest. Now my other wrist is starting to hurt too since I’ve been using it a lot more. Any advice would be much appreciated.

TraceElement · 13th Dec 2011, 01:26 AM

Try using the RICE method... rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Also, try using Advil or Motrin if you are not allergic. They are anti-inflamitories that can reduce any swelling.

Hana Solo · 13th Dec 2011, 01:31 AM

I'll try the RICE method

There's no noticable swelling but the magnetic bracelet has really really helped.

**Chip** · 13th Dec 2011, 02:57 AM

There can be an emotional component to some forms of RSI. If you're particularly stressed out or something has happened that's causing emotional turmoil, that can exacerbate RSI. So one thing you can do in addition to the RICE approach is take a few minutes and relax and clear out your mind, and envision your wrist relaxing and opening. It sounds airy-fairy, but it can actually work really well.

If it's an ongoing problem, and you have to type a lot, I very strongly recommend the Kinesis Ergo Advantage keyboard. It's spendy, but it is by far the best ergonomic keyboard out there, both in terms of helping your RSI and in terms of durability. It will last forever... I've used the Kinesis for 14 years now and still use the first one I bought every day. I had a pretty severe RSI problem with my left hand, and was in a position where I couldn't just not type -- I was working on a large project that involved writing for 8 to 10 hours a day. I got the Kinesis, and within 2 or 3 weeks, the problem was gone entirely. Looks weird as hell, and will take a week or two to get used to, but your typing speed will also increase as a bonus.

Hana Solo · 13th Dec 2011, 03:01 AM

I already type pretty fast XD. It might just be end of year stress. Thanks. I didn't know there was an emotional component to RSI.

12th Dec 2011, 05:35 PM	#1
Hana Solo EC's Dear Abby- talk to me! Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Mostly into girls Out Status: Closet is getting a little crowded Location: Not even a dot on the Australian map Age: 17 Posts: 1,096 Join Date: Nov 2011	Rsi I think I have RSI in my wrist. It hurts like nothing else even when I’m not typing or writing. I have it in a support and have a magnetic bracelet around it. For the next week, not writing or typing very much is not an option as I am still at school. Does anyone know of anything else that might help? I’m stretching it out regularly too and not using it to open doors and the like in order to give it a rest. Now my other wrist is starting to hurt too since I’ve been using it a lot more. Any advice would be much appreciated. __________________ Thor: No matter what he's done, Loki is from Asgard and is my brother Black Widow: He killed 80 people in two days. Thor: ...adopted. ~The Avengers, 2012

13th Dec 2011, 01:26 AM	#2
TraceElement The one and only Full Member Gender: Genderqueer Orientation: Kinsey 4 Out Status: to most people who matter Location: Rochester, NY Age: 23 Posts: 455 Join Date: Jan 2011	Re: Rsi Try using the RICE method... rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Also, try using Advil or Motrin if you are not allergic. They are anti-inflamitories that can reduce any swelling. __________________ Carpe Diem- Grab life by the balls, one day at a time.

13th Dec 2011, 01:31 AM	#3
Hana Solo EC's Dear Abby- talk to me! Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Mostly into girls Out Status: Closet is getting a little crowded Location: Not even a dot on the Australian map Age: 17 Posts: 1,096 Join Date: Nov 2011	Re: Rsi I'll try the RICE method There's no noticable swelling but the magnetic bracelet has really really helped. __________________ Thor: No matter what he's done, Loki is from Asgard and is my brother Black Widow: He killed 80 people in two days. Thor: ...adopted. ~The Avengers, 2012

13th Dec 2011, 02:57 AM	#4
Chip EC Advisor EC Admin Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: northern CA Posts: 5,582 Join Date: May 2008	Re: Rsi There can be an emotional component to some forms of RSI. If you're particularly stressed out or something has happened that's causing emotional turmoil, that can exacerbate RSI. So one thing you can do in addition to the RICE approach is take a few minutes and relax and clear out your mind, and envision your wrist relaxing and opening. It sounds airy-fairy, but it can actually work really well. If it's an ongoing problem, and you have to type a lot, I very strongly recommend the Kinesis Ergo Advantage keyboard. It's spendy, but it is by far the best ergonomic keyboard out there, both in terms of helping your RSI and in terms of durability. It will last forever... I've used the Kinesis for 14 years now and still use the first one I bought every day. I had a pretty severe RSI problem with my left hand, and was in a position where I couldn't just not type -- I was working on a large project that involved writing for 8 to 10 hours a day. I got the Kinesis, and within 2 or 3 weeks, the problem was gone entirely. Looks weird as hell, and will take a week or two to get used to, but your typing speed will also increase as a bonus.

13th Dec 2011, 03:01 AM	#5
Hana Solo EC's Dear Abby- talk to me! Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Mostly into girls Out Status: Closet is getting a little crowded Location: Not even a dot on the Australian map Age: 17 Posts: 1,096 Join Date: Nov 2011	Re: Rsi I already type pretty fast XD. It might just be end of year stress. Thanks. I didn't know there was an emotional component to RSI. __________________ Thor: No matter what he's done, Loki is from Asgard and is my brother Black Widow: He killed 80 people in two days. Thor: ...adopted. ~The Avengers, 2012