O/T Hand Jerks When Using Mouse

[Matt Berube at Ferron Mold]

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Randy,

Have you ever tried a Trackball mouse?

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+1 to that. As long as your thumb is steady you'll love it.

 

I have used one like this.

 

I recommend a trip to the local electronics superstore to get one though. Try them all and see which feels best.

 

[gcode]

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My family doctor says it's nothing to worry about

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I'd get a second opinion...

[randymcdermott]

Terry:

Do you still have her number?

 

Hardmill:

No doctors in my area (Toronto Ont.) are taking new patients but I think I'll go to a clinic and see what they have to say.

 

Steve:

Bought a trackball about 2 weeks ago. Tried it for about 1 hour and my thumb went for a dump. I found it too hard to control movement. Maybe I didn't giv enough time but I took it back to the store.

 

Kannon:

Cool! Work the PC with my feet thereby freeing up my hands to do what I'd rather be doing with them all day.

 

Mowens:

What mouse are you suggesting?

 

Mat:

Thanks for the input.

 

90rsgnuguy42:

Tell me your symtoms and I'll pass them along

[Storkman]

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Terry:

Do you still have her number?

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I think so. As a matter of fact, I think I'll give her a call.

[gcode]

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No doctors in my area (Toronto Ont.) are taking new patients

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Is this the government run "free" healthcare

that liberals are trying to emulated here in the US.

don't Canadian pay 40%+ tax rates for that "free"

healthcare??

 

I don't know what I'd do in yout case. A blown out mouse hand can be a career ending injury

for a programmer

[randymcdermott]

Hi Gcode,

We're getting a bit off topic in my off topic topic but I personally don't mind whatever it costs me for "free" healthcare instead of having to pay for private healthcare insurance which may or may not pay out in the event of a cataclysmic medical condition or worse, if one can't afford premiums, one has no recourse but to sit down and wait to die.

 

Granted, our government has made doctors reluctant to stay in this country by forcing cost caps on them thereby making it hard to find a doctor that is'nt too busy to see you.

 

In the event of an emergency however one may have too wait at the hospital for longer than than we did 20 years ago but I still prefer our system.

[mowens]

randy,

Mine was a Logitech, but I don't remember the model. Here are three that I found on the Dell web site. They feel odd at first but I found them to be quite comfortable. BTW, I have trouble with my right hand wrist. I broke my hand about 12 years ago.

 

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[randymcdermott]

Mowens:

Had a Logitech MX1000 up untill 2 weeks ago very comfortable but it went wonky. I took it back to the store (still under waranty) and was told they dont make them anymore.

 

They replaced it with a Logitech G7 (more expensive but less comfortable). The one thing that's better about it is that it comes with 2 rechargable batteries. One stays in the charger and when the mouse dies you just swap them. No more forgetting to put the mouse in the charging station once a week at night.

[randymcdermott]

Anybody using a graphics tablet?

[beej]

I've seen this before. It's common in the tool and die trade. It starts in the hand and then starts to spread before you know it, you're one big jerk! A lot of toolmakers, operators, and engineers get it, but I've never seen it in a programmer.

[randymcdermott]

Can you get it from being called a jerk? That's happende a lot over the years.

 

I was a machinist up untill 6 years ago. Maybe it's just catching up to me.

[P_Scott]

randymcdermott,

 

ROFLMAO

 

You're cool. I would seriously start looking at a Spaceball or Space Pilot. I saw a couple models of both at a recent conference and they look fantastic. Definitely get a second opinion from another doctor. The first one just sounds like he's not interested in treating you at all. You should ask him "what about your hypocratic oath?" HTH

[Matt Berube at Ferron Mold]

Randy,

 

Have you tried an "ergonomic" mouse pad ? They have a raised wrist rest support area. I wonder if that would help you steady things a bit ?

[Matt Berube at Ferron Mold]

Hey Hey ! How about this ?

[randymcdermott]

Went to the local clinic last night. That doctor did'nt know what it might be either.

 

I'll see my GP and ask him to refer me to a brain guy. I was kind of hoping I could get some pills.

 

Matt:

I tried a gell pack ergonomic mouse pad. Didn't help.

 

That "Assistive Mouse Adapter" could be the last resort. Interesting.

 

I'll close this issue now and thanks a lot guys!

[DaveR]

The brain guy visit is the right move. Let us know what he says.

[Kannon]

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I'll close this issue now and thanks a lot guys!

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I dont know if that is so easy..

many guys here dont let topics die around here.

[DaveR]

wow. Sorry for the response hope I did not offend you there kannon. I did not read that he wanted the topic closed, must have missed it. Thanks for the eye roll icon and making me feel like an xxxx.

 

Reminds me that I'm probably best off to stay out of here.

 

Later

 

Dave

[Kannon]

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wow. Sorry for the response hope I did not offend you there kannon. I did not read that he wanted the topic closed, must have missed it. Thanks for the eye roll icon and making me feel like an xxxx.

 

Reminds me that I'm probably best off to stay out of here.

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ummmmm, DaveR it was a joke..the was kind of a lead to the "Im not going to post here thing." like Thads Sticky. Hope you never take me serious, nobody else does.

loosen up bud..if you have seen my posts from the past you will know I am not a serious person here on the forum and last thing is to make anyone feel like a xxxx.

Should have put the smiley behind my reply.. I apologize.

and didnt even see you posted before mine hit the board.

[Lars Christensen]

DaveR, have a beer and a cigar, relax my friend Kannon's do not bite, he do not offend anyone, one of the good guy's on this forum.

 

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you will know I am not a serious person around here

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Funny enough Kannon that is what my boss is saying about me at work.

[Kannon]

forgive me for asking DaveR, but I see your a physician/Neurologist....what are you using Mastercam for in your line of work?

[Midwest]

Kannon and myself are only serious when we are talking to (about) John13.

 

[Hardmill]

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Kannon and myself are only serious when we are talking to (about) John13.

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What a bunch of clowns, not like me and the Stork

 

 

PEACE

[DaveR]

Alright my problem, I'm such a wuss. Tough day and feeling a bit sensitive. Sorry for assuming.

 

Cigar is a good idea, maybe a stiff shot of turpentine too.

 

Kannon I do medical device prototype work for other docs in the area (when I'm not seeing patients at the day job), mostly the Orthopods who tend to have a need for lots of toys in their line of work. Used to have a Fadal mill just got a new Haas VF-2, some manual stuff too, have a pretty complete shop right in my garage.

 

Just joined forces with a shop floor super from a local areospace company and we are going to start up a small job shop together in our spare time and see where it goes.

 

getting way OT I'm sorry.

 

I hope the hand movements turn out to be no big deal.

 

Dave

[Kannon]

If you have any questions let me know..

we have 2 haas vf2s here and with rotary attachments..