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Office worker, on computer all day. sometimes i feel a numbness in my left pinky. i use my mouse with right hand. have supports for keyboard and mouse?

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Break: Take break often and walk for several minutes every a couple of hours;.

Answered 9/30/2019

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Dr. Raymond Raven answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Take breaks, and..: If keyboard is lower than desk surface, tilt the back edge of the keyboard slightly down. Keep wrists in a neutral (straight) position—not bent up or down. Keep elbows at a slightly open angle-90˚ or greater. Keep shoulders relaxed, and elbows at side. Don't use wrist rests or armrests while typing-only while resting. If you have a broad chest, consider a "split" keyboard.

Answered 9/29/2019

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Elbow pressure: This symptom is probably caused by compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow. It can happen if your arm rest is a little too high.

Answered 9/28/2016

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May Help: The keyboard and mouse supports may help, but pinky numbness often comes from nerve compression. That can be at the elbow or wrist, or in rare cases even at the neck. Make sure your elbows and wrists aren't resting on hard surfaces or edges and take frequent breaks to stretch your wrists and arms. If the numbness persists or you develop weakness, see a doctor in person.

Answered 2/3/2017

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May Help: The keyboard and mouse supports may help, but pinky numbness often comes from nerve compression. That can be at the elbow or wrist, or in rare cases even at the neck. Make sure your elbows and wrists aren't resting on hard surfaces or edges and take frequent breaks to stretch your wrists and arms. If the numbness persists or you develop weakness, see a doctor in person.

Answered 6/12/2015

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