OT: rodent usage

[Ric Moore]

On Tue, 2008-09-30 at 15:30 -0700, Pastor JW wrote:
> On Tuesday 30 September 2008 11:05:46 am Ric Moore wrote:
> > On Sun, 2008-09-28 at 09:29 -0700, Pastor JW wrote:
> > > On Sunday 28 September 2008 12:52:05 am Joe(theWordy)Philbrook wrote:
> > > > I've suspected for a long time it might be the beginning stages of
> > > > carpal tunnel, but by being careful how I use my hands (including
> > > > avoiding the rodent as much as possible) I can avoid that numbness. 
> > > > Over time, most of the symptoms faded. And since I've developed a
> > > > strong distrust of the medical system, I've never asked a doctor to
> > > > check it out.
> > >
> > > Best thing I have found for that is simply alfalfa tea!  Even if one does
> > > not like tea he'll soon like the effects!  Besides the tea tastes good.
> >
> > I bought one of those sliding shelf brackets which I mounted under the
> > top of my computer desk. Now my mouse and hand using it is lower, and it
> > really helps. Using a mouse on top of a desk is a killer for the wrist
> > and arm. 
> 
> I have one of those as well!  Actually my office is the most comfortable place 
> to sit in the house as everything is set to perfectly fit me!  Which is good 
> as at times I spend 18 hours straight, right there!   Carpal tunnel can be 
> relieved by having keyboards, chairs, armrests, and even the monitor set to 
> ergonomic height, thereby relieving a lot of strain.   However, both my wife 
> and I avoided surgery for severe carpel tunnel, neither of us could hold a 
> cup of coffee in one hand, by use of alfalfa tea.  Doctors ask us both how we 
> cured that problem without the surgery they thought was so necessary!  They 
> are amazed at the difference.  She works in an office as typist among other 
> things and she was suffering badly each day she worked on a keyboard, now 
> there is no problem.

Thanks!! While an herbal tea discussion may be considered "OT" I'm glad
to have that information! <grins> Every bit helps, Ric

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