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Whenever i handle my computer mouse, i have a severe pain. how can i fix this?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Change...: Change your - mouse/trackball/touchpad (experiment) - chair/desk position - add/remove a wrist pad - take breaks during work, just for a few minutes to stretch.

Dr Wint and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/6/2013

6.4k views

Thank

Try a splint: Ypu may want to try a commercially available wrist spilt but if this persists seek evaluation.

Dr Brown and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/7/2012

5.9k views

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