[ubuntu-uk] RSI

[Jon Reynolds]

 On Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:48:49 +0100, Hassan "Haz" Williamson wrote:
>> Hi Haz (and others that replied)
>>
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>> Thanks again for the comments.
>
> Hi Jon,
>
> At the risk of sound a little harsh/blunt, I highly recommend you get
> it checked out sooner rather than later. I cannot stress how much 
> risk
> your putting yourself into by not doing so. When you visit them, as
> mentioned by others, they'll say "Use the computer less." However, 
> you
> _must_ ask to be referred to a specialist. Don't just let them leave
> you feeling like you wasted your time.
>
> I'm sure you've done a bit of research on this, so I'll spare you the
> biology lesson... but remember CTS is a consequence of RSI, they are
> not one and the same thing! RSI causes your CT to separate or break
> (thus CTS). The longer you leave it, the worse it can get (and it 
> will
> be permanent!)
>
> Also, if you do begin to do exercises and other various things...
> remember, don't stop doing it just because the pain has disappeared
> (it took me >2 months to recover). Try to keep doing them as a 
> regular
> routine throughout, not only will it help stop the pain now... it 
> will
> help prevent it from happening in future.
>
> I wish you good luck, and a speedy recovery.
>
> Kindest Regards,
> Haz

 Haz,

 Thanks for your concern, I will make that appointment. I know I should 
 regardless of the cause, as its been on and off for too long now.

 I imagine I will have to be quite insistent on seeing the specialist as 
 my GP is rather laid back and will probably tell me to stop being a 
 girl!

 Cheers and regards,

 Jon Reynolds