Once again I must apologize for my tardy posting. I fear this is becoming quite the trend around here. I do have what I consider a fairly decent reason at least.
No not a super good one.
Just that my body seems to be falling apart. My RSI (repetitive stress injury aka carpel tunnel) has really been acting up lately. It seems I've been working from home too much and not "working from home" nearly enough. Get the difference?
At home I have an incredibly poor ergonomic setup. And I pay the price.
I try to take breaks (I promise!) and wear various guards. I have a wrist guard, a new elbow guard and even a spiffy night brace. Oh so sexy!
I am hoping my neverending project ends soon. Clearly it's not going to end soon enough. The mister's current project is getting a lot of press and if you are one of those people who like their video games, I do recommend downloading a certain hot editing tool for said all consuming project, available on both PCs and Macs (very important in this household since we are mixed).
Play some for me. I'm trying to limit my computer time over the next few days to save my non-bionic arm. Any assvice, voodoo, crackpot theories, etc would be totally appreciated.
For your RSI, you might try Pete Egoscue's DVDs and/or books. His theory is that it's all about posture, and I've found that his exercises and stretches really help me. Hope you're able to wrap up the project pretty soon and take a break!
Posted by: Kay/H | Monday, 23 June 2008 at 09:17
Have you seen a Dr. for the RSI? I know a very good (though quirky) one in SF. As someone who had a problem years ago, my assvice is to get the treatment you need and DON'T WORK in a location that makes the problem worse. Either fix the home workstation or don't work there. Also - all of those braces can do more harm than good in the long run - it depends on your situation.
In a completely unrelated topic - thanks for this blog. I have learned a lot from you about various treatments and I look forward to hearing happy news from you on that front. I feel that it is your turn!
Posted by: sheila | Monday, 23 June 2008 at 11:45
I was referred here after a pathetic plea from me to my readers for URLs of bloggers who have been where I am. It's been 8 years, every stinking fertility treatment you can imagine and no kids. We started the adoption road over two years ago and still...no kids. I'm scared and tired. So tired. I just wanted to connect with others who know. I think you know.
Posted by: Miss Conception | Monday, 23 June 2008 at 15:24
Hrmm..
Acupuncture? I have heard it is very good for RSI, but only really for short-term relief.
Posted by: pocket | Tuesday, 24 June 2008 at 14:43
Hee...hee...we're a "mixed household," too...
Something that gave me "some" relief when I had the PG-related CTS, was what a friend, who is a hand therapist, (or something like that) said to do. Soak your hands and wrists in hot-as-you-can-stand water, then soak them in ice water. I think acupuncture is probably another good idea. It's worked for every other pain issue I've had (except IF...) Unfortunately, the braces did nothing for me. Hope you feel better...
Posted by: Lynnette | Wednesday, 25 June 2008 at 10:58