Have had stiffness of all of my finger joints....
Posted By: Dazey on 2008-09-16
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No pain, just mild stiffness/tingling in the morning that I only feel if I try to make a fist that pretty much lasts all day. Doesn't keep my from transcribing or anything, just wondering if this could be caused by typing all day. I kinda expected to get carpal tunnel syndrome in my wrists, but this is strange. Unless this is the first sign of arthritis! I'm only 40!
Anyone experience anything like this? TIA!
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Finger stiffness - sm
All the time... I'm only 40 too. It must be contageous!
Yes, I do get arm stiffness...more often
I get neck stiffness really bad.
I have to work really hard for 2-3 hours and then get up and take a break, then sit down for another 2-3 hours, etc.
I use word Expanders very heavily. For me, the most significant impact on my production is that when I am working a 2-3 hour stretch, I do not get distracted. I don't eat, drink, check email, browse the internet, etc. I literally have a mindset of how much I need to get done versus what I want to get done.
I have always had super motivation but it is definitely harder as I get older. I have good days and bad days just like everyone else. I work extra hard on good days so that I don't suffer so much on bad days.
I know five MTs who produce circles around me. I don't know that their quality is quite as good but their production is unbelievable. I've personally worked with them and they truly are the fastest keyboarders I have ever seen. I could never achieve that speed and I don't think I really want to.
I will more than likely cut down to 1 job in the next 3-6 months because I have too much other activities going on that need my attention.
I work as hard with my mind as my hands -- thinking about what I'm typing so I can keep up with the dictator, keeping in mind the word expansions and macros to use, etc. To me, it is harder on the mind than the hands and neck but they DO get stiff and tingling sometimes.
I used to do virtually equal amounts of work for both companies but depending on what the new MQ package offers next month, that may change. I'm not worried nor impatient about it; just will wait and see.
I appreciate the "no flame" reply. There IS a price to pay for a very heavy production load -- at least for me. There are some who can do way more and not have any repercussions at all. My hat is off to them!
We still have one of those burger joints here sm
and they still call it the root beer stand. You can still get the A&W root beer in a carton to take home and even the drive thru order stations work. It's cool. They just celebrated their 50th a few weeks ago. Back in the days (giving away my age of 46), I think we had 3 or 4 around here. One was called the Dog n' Suds, aka Arf n'Barf. And you could collect quarters from everyone who you gave a ride to, save them up and never pay for gas out of your pocket. Those were the days.
stiffness in hands
At 40, you could be premenopausal. I know it sounds early but some women are. You might try getting some progesterone cream OTC and rubbing it into your hands. It's touted to help just about all that ails bones, joints, tiredness or anxiety. Just a thought.
You've got that right... If only my joints felt...
like they did when I was 9. For what reason could a normal healthy child need chiropractic care? My kids are around that age and they sit on the floor, sleep on the floor at sleepovers, jump up in 2 seconds off the floor, and feel like a million bucks in that department.
I once saw a show about a chiropractor who was rounding up kids from housing projects (with the permission from their not-so-bright parents), letting them hvae cookies and milk, and then bussing them all back home. They guy was billing Medicaid and raking in millions in fraudulent money. Sounds to me like this woman is doing something similar and pocketing the money.
I've never used capitals for joints and nobody has
ever said anything. Besides, they aren't capitalized in the Dorland's medical dictionary. Maybe it's just an account specific. I don't think you hyphenate either.
It was nothing that I could put my finger on definitely. sm
Keep in mind this was 4-5 years ago though. I paid good money for my McAfee and had it for about a year and then they said they were not going to suppot that version any more and I would have to either upgrade (more expensive) or lose my tech support. So I entered the world of searching for a good AV program.
Other than that, it was a conglomeration of a lot of stuff. I didn't think it was very user friendly (or maybe I just didn't read enough of the tutorial) LOL, but it did not play well with some of my other software I had. It seemed to constantly butt heads with my SpyBot S&D. That being said, it did the job it was supposed to do, which I guess sometimes is all we can expect.
yep - it's the finger using the mouse the most
I have had this problem for so long, been through multiple mice, now on logitech for a couple of years (better but not great). I just live with it - been MTg for 3 decades........hands always hurt too cuz I won't have carpal tunnel surgery or any hand surgery (been there, done that, and never again). Hope you feel better. Advil helps but Advil is not all that good for you for any length of time....
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Finger fumbling
Hello all:
I was wondering if maybe some of you might have some pointers for me. I have been doing transcription for almost 3 years, and I have days where I have "fumble fingers." This really gets on my nerves as on the days I have fumble fingers it seems it takes me forever with my documents. I was just wondering if anyone else has days like these? Any ideas on what to do? I can typically type 80-85 words per minute, but when I have finger fumble days, of course it makes me type slower because I am having to continually backspace!!
Thank you :)
Has anyone had to work with a booboo finger?
I dropped a tire on my right middle finger last night and ended up in the emergency center. Turns out I crushed the tip of the bone. I have disability, but does anyone know if it's possible to get some kind of supplemental insurance to make up the difference? This is my worst work nightmare, that something might happen to my hands. Can I insure them for, oh a million dollars or so?
It's my right index finger-- tightens up - nm
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Right hand/finger tingling
Could be disk in your neck, carpal tunnel or both. I would see your PCP and/or orthopedic doctor and go from there. Collars do help, heat, etc. I have had this pain for years, even after surgery, not a lot of fun. Good luck, hope you get good news that it is none of the above.
Same finger/left hand - many years ago
Somehow got my finger between the panels of my garage door when I was pulling it shut leaving for work. At that time, worked in Radiology Dept.- x-rays showed FX & had it splinted. Believe it or not, went onto work & over the weeks learned how to compensate & "type" without that finger. Actually, had a hard time re-training myself to use that finger after the splint was taken off. Just knew at that time I "had" to work (divorced - 3 kids, no support, etc.) Amazing what you can do when you have to!
I didn't have any hand/finger symptoms either, just
wrist. Using a brace at night helps some. I use the kind that has the metal strip so that you can't bend your wrist. I found them at my drugstore. I had surgery almost 15 years ago and did fine until this past year, and again am developing symptoms. My symptoms developed from writing, not typing, and now I can type usually without problems, but I can only write a tiny bit, can't grip a garden tool for long or do any type of fine motor movement for long and then if I do my wrists hurt so much that typing then bothers me.
I know there is some vitamin regimen to help, though I don't know what it is. I was put on Naprosyn first and was allergic to it. Orthopod suggested hot and cold soaks, 15 minutes each. I had cortisone injections and some other type of injections, and physical therapy. I was only out of work about 3 days, but I wasn't an MT at the time. I do not have the strength in my hand that I used to, but other than that haven't really had any problems. I do have trouble with pain occasionally, can't think of the word, but it feels like the scar is drawing up and I get shooting pains, but I can massage the scar and it eases. I'm considering a job change rather than going through surgery again, not because the surgery was bad, just because not only do I have carpal tunnel, but I have swelling and tingling in my feet, butt spread, etc.
Word of warning - make sure you have an empty bladder before the EMG study. They have to test both sides so they have a comparison and between laying flat, still, and the electrical shocks I couldn't get off that table quick enough to go potty.
Also, if you don't already, get a keyboard tray that is adjustable. You can find them at a woodworking store or in various catalogs. I can position mine at various heights and various angles. I also sometimes lower the tray and put a pillow on it and then my keyboard and it absorbs some of the pressure and using the pillow you don't have an edge from the tray or the wrist pad pressing into you. I also found I sit back in my chair better with the pillow. If this is not comfortable at least try a folded towel between the tray and keyboard.
I wouldn't discourage surgery, but I would try some of the things above first.
I have been experiencing right hand/finger tingling. Could this be
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'three-view right ring finger', or
(Note the punctuation for each version.)
I find most everything in your post to be finger pointing.
You are putting every excuse in the world out there as to why you are not able to do the job you were hired to do.
Sorry to hear about your past but that is NOT why you were FORCED to take a job. You made a CHOICE to take the job.
Yes, it is legal for an employer to ask you to do more than one account. It is NOT abuse but, by the other statements in your post, that you feel everything is someone else's fault.
If the job isn't for you, then go find one that is. The point is that your most profitable work might not be in medical transcription.
LOL! This was divine intervention, slip of my finger....LOL...nm
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roast in mini bites (finger food)
going to cut up one of the bison roasts into bite sized pieces, shake in a bit of flour, and pan-fry nice and slow. It makes such yummy bites! probably have a home-grown salad too...i made some tater soup with left-over brocolli and gr beans for lunch -- we are blessed with too much good food. i need to use some squash too :)
Need help on recipe board please for non-perishable finger foods (sm)
Have been asked to help with an office open house and need recipes for non-perishable "finger" food. Since it is in an office, no appliances available, so anything of this nature will be greatly appreciated!!!!!
Sounds like all the doublespeak inflicted on us at our employee meetings. Finger-pointing, no const
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