Arm hurts while i type on my keyboard?!


Question: Its only in my left arm that my arm starts hurting. Its about midway between my wrist and elbow. It occurs about five minutes after i start typing and it's starting to effect my work.
I also have weak grip in my left arm as well. What is causing this pain and weakness??


Answers: Its only in my left arm that my arm starts hurting. Its about midway between my wrist and elbow. It occurs about five minutes after i start typing and it's starting to effect my work.
I also have weak grip in my left arm as well. What is causing this pain and weakness??

which side of your forearm does it hurt on (thumb side or pinky side)? if its on your thumb side this could be indicative of carpal tunnel syndrome. there are different ways that you can help reduce the symptoms. if it is on the pinky side then this is indicative of a problem with the ulnar nerve. it probably wouldn't hurt to contact a doctor and just notify him of the problem and he could probably refer you to an occupational therapist (OT) that could help you change some things (ergonomical issues) to help reduce the pain and the OT could help you increase the weakness in your hand.

could be a disc or shoulder problem or could be carpel tunnel syndrome. i have the same issue til i had surgery so call ur doctor for Xrays.





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