Mouse Question
 

I wonder if someone can answer a question for me as i need help.

I'm a fibromyalgia sufferer + i have no feeling in my hands and feet which was caused by sepsis i was lucky i didn't loose a limb.

My Question is this, when using the mouse for a prolonged time my hand starts to ache like heck. I have the Logitech G502 gaming mouse but then bought the Logitech MX Vertical mouse on a recommendation that it would help with my hands but it doesn't.

I'm wondering if anyone can recommend something or maybe a mouse that would help.

Thanks

Re: Mouse Question
 

Would one of these be more beneficial? A friend who has cerebral palsey uses one without problem.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kensington-...1864256&sr=8-5

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Pip i think i wouldn't have the control of the pointer i would want using the ball unfortunately.

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Wrist support helped my missus whilst she suffered from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

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Ive had a Kensington Orbit Wireless Mobile Trackball given to me and its great apart from the scroll feature on it, its terrible.

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Would something like this help, not cheap though?

Logitech MX Vertical Ergonomic Wireless Mouse

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-Ve...1904447&sr=8-1

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Touchpad?

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Try reading his first post Snoopz, he has one!

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Is it the button presses or scroll wheel causing the problems? They're the source of the problems with my hand. Not sure I see lightly moving a standard type mouse around would major problems. You don't have to hold it in any way, just lightly push it around, with a sort of horizontal waving of the hand.


Another option might to use a tablet computer or smartphone , as mouse and/or keyboard.
Eg Link

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The problem is after a while of using any mouse is my hand starts to lock up and become very painful.

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You can move a "normal" mouse around simply by resting your hand, out flat on top of it. No gripping or holding required. In that sense you're moving your arm/shoulder and not your hand. Similarly with using a tablet computer/smartphone as mouse, little actual hand movement required.


I can get problems(arthritis) with my right hand when using a mouse. I suspect that is a result of over 30 years of using a mouse.

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yes but i have problems pressing the buttons when my fingers lock lol.

I know i shouldn't laugh but if i don't see the silly side i will cry as thats how painful it is.

Imagine both your hands and feet in blocks of ice constantly and thats what i have to contend with.

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Do the problems arise spontaneously, ie when not using the hand? If so, then nothing is likely to help.



My suggestions were aimed at limiting any movement required, and therefore possibly extending the time before any problems start.


Would voice control be suitable?

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Sorry to be flippant. :D

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The problems do not arise when my hand isn't in use for example if im sitting watching TV it only arises when using it, i have similar issues when im say texting on my phone.