Carpel tunnel symptoms?!
Question: Can someone describe to me what the symptoms of Carpel tunnel is and what it feels like. I have a job where im typing constantly all day..and i am getting shots off tingling pain once in awhile up my wrist. My grandmother said she got it and it was to do with the thumb?
Answers: Can someone describe to me what the symptoms of Carpel tunnel is and what it feels like. I have a job where im typing constantly all day..and i am getting shots off tingling pain once in awhile up my wrist. My grandmother said she got it and it was to do with the thumb?
Usually it makes your fingers or some combination of fingers and thumb go to sleep, and it might not involve a whole finger, but rather only one side of a particular finger(s). Tingling pain could certainly also be a symptom but it is more likely a warning sign from other muscles and tendons that you are not in an ergonomically correct position for what you are doing, and especially not for long periods of it.
First, make sure you are at the right level to the keyboard. (adjust your chair and/or get a foot stool.) Your upper arms should be at your sides and your lower arms should not be higher or lower than your elbow. Your arm should be at a 90 degree angle. Your wrists should NOT be resting on the desk or keyboard tray.
If that doesn't help, you might need a different keyboard. Too long of fingernails can also cause cramping because your fingers are bent abnormally (if you type with the tips of the nails).
Your employer has a great interest in NOT having you get an "on the job" injury which carpal tunnel can be considered (a repetitive movement injury they call it) and will likely work with you on getting your work station set up or providing you with the equipment you need so you don't have to put a work related injury claim in.
Go talk to him/her if you can't adjust your work area or need something new.
If they won't help you or provide what you need in a reasonable amount of time just go to the doctor. The doctor will probably send a note with you for the employer suggesting how to "fix this." Just show up to work in a couple wrist braces and watch the boss's face. ;-)
Anti-inflammatory medication, like ibuprofen will also help reduce the inflammation meanwhile and until things get back to normal with your arm positioning.
Hope this helps.
http://www.mycarpaltunnel.com/symptoms-c...
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