Mouse mats.

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 2:35 am

Soberano I have used one in work. It deffinately worked for me:D

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 2:37 am

Soberano;640554 wrote: I have just purchased a new mouse mat with a gel pad for the wrist for £3.95p including postage from e-bay. My wrist has been hurting to buggery lately, i feel sure it is too much use on this computer. (Not what you are thinking Jimbo

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Do you all have mats with pads and if so do they work?

I'm not saying a word

You probably have Repetitive Strain Injury, hope the mat and pad sort it out for you :-6

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 2:47 am

Soberano;640558 wrote: Thank-you, i thought i had better add the little extra before old baldy saw it and ripped into me.:wah:

You think that little extra would stop him.....:wah: :wah:

I bet that post will be 1st on the list to reply to, when he finishes work

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 3:01 am

No, I don't use a mouse mat, they're too much of a faff and clutter up the table. Try getting an optical mouse instead.

Post by **spot** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 3:14 am

I don't use a mat but then, I don't have RSI either. If I did have, I definitely would, the gel support is a positive help.

Another thing you might consider is learning the keyboard shortcuts for the operating system and whatever packages you spend most time in. Reaching for the mouse continually is a major part of the problem and most of the time you don't actually need to if you know the alternatives.

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 3:23 am

Soberano;640569 wrote: I would still need some sort of cushion for my wrist though. I have plenty of room for the mat and mouse. It is just that my wrist and the outer pad of my hand hurt so much where they are resting on the table all the time.

Try an "ergonomic" one. These are generally a different shape, and bigger. I think they're unwieldy, but opinions vary, and "A change is as good as a rest".

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 3:24 am

spot;640570 wrote: Another thing you might consider is learning the keyboard shortcuts

Quicker and easier. AOL.

buttercup · Post by **buttercup** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 4:19 am

I bought one, it annoyed me. Sorry you probably dident want to hear that :sneaky:

SpiderSam · Post by **SpiderSam** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 5:14 am

I have a normal mouse mat with a piccie that my daughter done at school and it was printed onto it. I don't normally use it though as the mouse don't like it. I have a cordless mouse and most of the times it is used on a folded up piece of paper on top of the table.:wah:

Rapunzel · Post by **Rapunzel** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 8:05 am

SuzyB;640556 wrote: I'm not saying a word

You probably have Repetitive Strain Injury, hope the mat and pad sort it out for you

It sounds to me as though you have carpal tunnel syndrome.

The carpal tunnel is a narrow space at the front of your wrist. The tendons that bend the fingers and wrist pass through this space. Space in the carpal tunnel is limited, and there is no room for the tendons to expand, therefore any swelling in the region will compress the median nerve and interfere with nerve impulses. This can cause pain, which may become prolonged and intense, making it difficult to grip things.

I had CTS in my right hand from constantly gripping the mouse and rolling the mouse wheel. I think I took Ibuprofen regularly for a while to ease the swelling and also to numb the pain. It helps if you try to tap keyboard keys instead of hunching your hand around the mouse all the time. Once your hand has eased up, be aware of CTS as it can come back quite quickly. I think I've heard that CTS is the modern and most frequent type of RSI.

crazygal · Post by **crazygal** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 8:12 am

Soberano;640554 wrote: I have just purchased a new mouse mat with a gel pad for the wrist for £3.95p including postage from e-bay. My wrist has been hurting to buggery lately, i feel sure it is too much use on this computer. (Not what you are thinking Jimbo

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Do you all have mats with pads and if so do they work?
I have one with a gel pad, they're great.

crazygal · Post by **crazygal** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 8:15 am

SpiderSam;640602 wrote: I have a normal mouse mat with a piccie that my daughter done at school and it was printed onto it. I don't normally use it though as the mouse don't like it. I have a cordless mouse and most of the times it is used on a folded up piece of paper on top of the table.:wah:

I have one that a mate had made for me too with Ryans photo on it. So clever aren't they.

I don't use it anymore though, the gel one is much more comfy.

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 9:03 am

Soberano;640554 wrote: I have just purchased a new mouse mat with a gel pad for the wrist for £3.95p including postage from e-bay. My wrist has been hurting to buggery lately, i feel sure it is too much use on this computer. (Not what you are thinking Jimbo

)

Do you all have mats with pads and if so do they work?

mouseterbating :wah: :wah: :wah:

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 9:28 am

we have one that looks like a giant pint of Guinness!

but since getting a wireless mouse we don't use anything. :-6

Mia · Post by **Mia** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 10:33 am

I have a lap top so I don't use a mouse,I just tap my little pad.:wah: :wah:

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 10:36 am

Mia;640807 wrote: I have a lap top so I don't use a mouse,I just tap my little pad.:wah: :wah:

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 10:38 am

jimbo;640808 wrote:

:wah:

I laughed too.....

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 1:37 pm

I dont have a mouse mat, i have a T-towel on the arm of my chair.