i need to a good portable (light, compact, preferably wireless) keyboard, so that when i travel with my laptop, i can still maintain a decent overall posture. with just the laptop either my neck or my upper arm is in a bad posture, and they hurt. apple keyboard is one option i am aware of, but eral world experience based suggestions would be very helpful. suggestions?
posted by shalam on Apr 29, 2009 - 6 answers

Better mouse for someone with symptoms of carpal tunnel/tendonitis? [more inside]
posted by so much modern time on Mar 3, 2009 - 29 answers

My girlfriend is suffering really badly from RSI. If she's going to heal she needs to avoid using her hands... but this is leaving her bored to tears. What hobbies are suitable for RSI sufferers? She's not too keen on sports, although she has recently taken up yoga.
posted by simonw on Dec 18, 2008 - 22 answers

RSI is crippling my arm. Should I get workers compensation help? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 28, 2008 - 10 answers

Two part question: How can I get a bicycle that won't exacerbate my wrist repetitive strain injury? Can you recommend a good bike shop in Seattle? [more inside]
posted by grouse on Aug 11, 2008 - 23 answers

"Cold" feeling along both sides of my forearm, becoming achy. Doctor's appointment already made, but now I'm researching for ideas on relief -- and nothing seems to quite fit the symptoms! [more inside]
posted by subbes on Jul 8, 2008 - 12 answers

Does anyone have personal experience with Doctors or Physical Therapists in Boston that specialize in RSI? My primary physician was fairly clueless and dismissive of the issue, and my arm, wrist, and hand pain isn't abating in spite of following the advice from "It's Not Carpal Tunnel Syndrome!"
posted by david1230 on Jun 12, 2008 - 1 answer

How can I get Pages to mimic Open Office's autocomplete? [more inside]
posted by spaceman_spiff on May 9, 2008 - 5 answers

My hands hurt; is there an Eclipse IDE plugin that does text completion like NetBeans' ctrl-K or pressing escape in TextMate? [more inside]
posted by Zarkonnen on Mar 6, 2008 - 7 answers

I want to learn the emacs keybindings, mainly for moving around in a block of code, and selecting text. What's the best way to do this? [more inside]
posted by jasminerain on Mar 5, 2008 - 10 answers

I have been beset by crappy luck and chronic health problems in the past year. It's been extremely stressful, worsened by the fact these very health problems prevent me from employing my normal methods of dealing with stress. I'm spiraling quickly downward into mood-swings and depression and I don't know what to do. How did you deal with your stressful periods? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 13, 2007 - 25 answers

Please to be recommending an RSI specialist who practices in San Francisco. [more inside]
posted by autojack on Aug 23, 2007 - 7 answers

Thinking of getting a graphics tablet to replace my keyboard as much as possible. Do I need to spring for something high-end, or are the cheaper / smaller tablets good enough to write with? [more inside]
posted by lullabyofbirdland on Jun 19, 2007 - 7 answers

Carpal tunnel relief question and a request for an Atlanta-area specialist. [more inside]
posted by odi.et.amo on Jun 18, 2007 - 15 answers

I had a bad case of RSI that is forcing me to switch career. Help me choose what to do next. [more inside]
posted by gmarceau on May 10, 2007 - 8 answers

Is it RSI? I have weird pains in my wrist, like a straight line of ache that goes and goes away for a few seconds. It doesn't happen constantly but often enough for me to be a bit concerned. [more inside]
posted by tmcw on Apr 5, 2007 - 14 answers

CarpalTunnelMysteryFilter: I have carpal tunnel syndrome, or something similar, but my hands don't generally hurt unless I work too much. Here's the weird thing: [more inside]
posted by martinrebas on Mar 26, 2007 - 13 answers

I'm having a deQuervain's release within the next couple of weeks, and I'm nervous. [more inside]
posted by liet on Mar 14, 2007 - 6 answers

I need a program that reminds me to take breaks [more inside]
posted by killa62 on Dec 21, 2006 - 15 answers

Can anyone recommend a specialist in Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) in West Los Angeles / Santa Monica? [more inside]
posted by tabulem on Nov 17, 2006 - 3 answers

Wrist pain, RSI? How do I deal with it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 24, 2006 - 27 answers

What are some upper body exercises I can do without putting any load on my wrists? [more inside]
posted by grouse on May 21, 2006 - 29 answers

Is there anywhere online, mail order or in the UK that actually has 'it's not carpal tunnel syndrome in stock? Or another way to get hold of it? [more inside]
posted by lunkfish on May 8, 2006 - 4 answers

RSI - a dear friend has bad repetitive injuries (carpal tunnel problems)...it gets bad when she types....and allieviates when she stops. Oh, yeah, she's a professoinal writer. No - not RSI advice....keyboard advice. Have you (or someone you know) had comfort (or a reduction of discomfort) from using a particular keyboard? [more inside]
posted by filmgeek on Dec 16, 2005 - 36 answers

How have people prevented and recovered from Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI) of the fingers caused mainly by mouse clicking? [more inside]
posted by J-Garr on Oct 10, 2005 - 16 answers

I've been diagnosed a Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Is the surgical solution the best? Can it guaranty a full recovery? [more inside]
posted by nims on May 18, 2005 - 14 answers

My job involves a lot of repetitive motion and I type way too much outside of work. I've had RSI issues in the past, and I want to strengthen my wrists/arms/shoulders so that they don't flare up again. Any recommended books or web sites where I can find RSI-specific exercises?

(Yes, yes, I know. Just Type Less. Assume for the moment that's not an option).
posted by Jeanne on Dec 13, 2004 - 14 answers

Is it possible to teach myself how to be ambidextrous? [mi] [more inside]
posted by invisible ink on Oct 1, 2004 - 11 answers

CarpalTunnelFilter: My CTS is flaring up. (Numb and tingling for about an hour upon awakening, moderate pain throughout the day.) Before you say "Go to a Doctor", I am going to a doctor, next week probably. (I have to call the HMO and see when they can fit me in.) What can I do in the meantime? Right now I am: wearing a wrist splint while sleeping, and taking ibuprofen. I've also given myself a rest from knitting, and doing cross-stitching instead. I find that putting heat on the wrist helps, but some people are telling me to use ice instead. Anyone have personal experience of what works? What should I make sure to bring up to the doctor? Has B6 worked for anyone?
posted by Shoeburyness on Jul 1, 2004 - 13 answers

Rotating my wrists, my thumbs, ... in certain ways elicits a soft cracking noise; imagine a more subdued version of cracking one's knuckles. While this isn't painful or particularly uncomfortable now, I'm concerned for the long-term. Any recommendations? I saw a doctor a year or so ago and he essentially just shrugged and said, you'll live. It hasn't gotten worse, but I'm worried that the condition will grow to be painful. Has anyone else experienced anything like this and, if so, what steps can be taken to remedy this?
posted by Raze2k on Mar 1, 2004 - 20 answers

What are your favorite ways of compensating physically for the hours of torture that are sitting in front of a computer? I find basketball, walking, and stretching to be very helpful, but it's not always easy to find the time.
posted by callmejay on Dec 11, 2003 - 24 answers