Author Topic: Arthritic? (Read 522 times)

Sandman · « **on:** April 05, 2004, 11:59:34 PM »

Aging is such a drag. Finally had to get rid of the mouse and switch to a ball.

It's not carpal tunnel... it's the top of my hand... hurts like hell using a mouse lately.

Tarmac · « **Reply #1 on:** April 06, 2004, 12:06:31 AM »

Aren't you in your low 30's or somethign?

I hate trackballs. My flefty friend uses one and i can't ever do **** on his comptuer without it taking forer.

Sandman · « **Reply #2 on:** April 06, 2004, 12:07:23 AM »

Low 40's my friend.

Tarmac · « **Reply #3 on:** April 06, 2004, 12:08:50 AM »

Was gonan guess mid to high 30's, but bgave you a couple courtesy years.

Sandman · « **Reply #4 on:** April 06, 2004, 12:11:17 AM »

I used to like trackballs long ago and then went to mice and got comfortable with them. Been using a ball all night tonight and unlike the past few evenings, no pain at all.

Tarmac · « **Reply #5 on:** April 06, 2004, 12:19:04 AM »

You play many first person shooters/ doesn't soeem like those would work too well with a trackmabll.

Sandman · « **Reply #6 on:** April 06, 2004, 12:20:19 AM »

Not typically. Occasionally, I'll play Unreal Tournament against my kids, so I kept the mouse around for that.

Tarmac · « **Reply #7 on:** April 06, 2004, 12:22:49 AM »

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Originally posted by Sandman_SBM
Not typically. Occasionally, I'll play Unreal Tournament against my kids, so I kept the mouse around for that.

ANd so when your friends come over and swear at your damn trackball ouu can give them a normal mosue

Sandman · « **Reply #8 on:** April 06, 2004, 12:27:27 AM »

Well... If friends are over, we break out the PS2.

Nash · « **Reply #9 on:** April 06, 2004, 12:57:19 AM »

I could easily be mistaken but it seems to me like all the newfangled devices marketed for use with FPS seem to have trackballs on 'em. Maybe they're junk though.

I could imagine, however, that once ya get used to a trackball it could likely be so much better than a mouse.

Let us know how it goes once ya get used to it.

Sandman · « **Reply #10 on:** April 13, 2004, 12:54:25 AM »

Well... it's been a week. Hand still hurts, but it's a bit more bearable now that I switched to a ball instead of the mouse.

Nash · « **Reply #11 on:** April 13, 2004, 01:04:06 AM »

Can ya whip the pointer around much the same as with using a mouse? Or still weird to use?

BB Gun · « **Reply #12 on:** April 13, 2004, 01:09:53 AM »

sandman - that trackball is the wrong one to get.

Get one that uses your thumb.

I use a mouse all day at work on a CAD machine and my hand gets somewhat stiff by the end of the day. At home I use a Logitech Cordless TrackMan Wheel Mouse and its TERRIFIC for comfortable computing. Its a much more natural position for your hand than that damn marble mouse (which I have used also - and it strained the tendons on the back of my hand).

If you insist on using your fingers, one that better fits your natural hand position would be better - like this one.

They do suck for FPS games, because if you spin the ball too fast, the system just ignores it 'cause it can't read the dots. But for every day computing, it works great. I just cross my arms and nestle the trackman in the crook of one arm and use it with the other. Extremely comfortable.

Whatever you use, make sure your elbow is supported when operating either a mouse or trackball. Don't push on the wrist or "bridge" your arm between your wrist and shoulder. THAT is what kills your wrist.

BB

Torque · « **Reply #13 on:** April 13, 2004, 01:13:02 AM »

Have you tried Glucosamine and aspirin?

Sandman · « **Reply #14 on:** April 13, 2004, 01:15:11 AM »

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Originally posted by Nash
Can ya whip the pointer around much the same as with using a mouse? Or still weird to use?

Every bit as fast. Works fine. In fact, I'm not moving my arm so this is even less effort.