My ankle pops. It's not painful, but occasionally it will get stiff and then pop very loudly.
Posted By: QALady on 2007-03-20
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Your ankle won't be healed in 3 weeks?? I have sprained my ankle before and usually a week tops
granted I don't know the "circumstances" but I really find it hard to believe you can still work (footpedal) but cannot drive in 3 weeks. If you are still in so much pain and on crutches then, then you have much more than a sprain.
I LOUDLY second that! nm
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I actually blew a whistle very loudly in their
ear, but I heard that machines make the calls and when someone picks up is when a real person is there. Not sure though. I would love to do the air horn thing if I knew for sure it would hurt!!LOL!!
Pop in your favorite CD and play it loudly..LOL...
No Box Pops Up When I Type
I added some word and phrase entries to Expanderic. I did not see any settings for a suggestion box on or off. When I typed in MS Word there was noo box popping up so I guess Expanderic does not have a box. If I am wrong and I am missing something, please let me know.
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I would just google it and see what pops
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We did a version of that using Tootsie Pops..
drop the Kleenex over the round pop, tie with a piece of yarn and use a felt tip to dot on eyes and a mouth. Cute to give out.
Tootsie Roll Pops! Am addicted.
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Someone answered on this below, that thing pops up when it has had a lot of hits -see the # of views
probably set for 100 or something like that. So when it have however many views, the little fire springs up indicating is "hot" and has been looked at a lot!
anyone register a web domain? Did you just follow the link that pops up or
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this happens to me occasionally too
 Usually it's an ESL doc - they switch genders mid report constantly
If there are no other clues in the report, i.e. physical exam (male/female genitalia), I go with whatever was stated in the history - in your case, female.
Not the OP, but I occasionally get
The first time I thought there was something wrong with the audio. It sounded like a stuck record. Two minutes of actual dictation and 3 minutes of perrrriod, perrrriod, perrrriod!
This happens to me occasionally...
The platform I work on is EXText. When I am in EXText and try to save something to AutoCorrect, sometimes it doesn't stick. I have found that if I go into my regular Word program and save it there, when I go into ExText the AutoCorrect entry has been saved. I'm not sure if this is your problem, but hopefully this will help.
Of course it's painful (sm)
Having needles poked into your skin tends to be painful. It's worst over bone, though. See link for the most comprehensive and honest FAQ I know of concerning tattooing. One idea I liked -- use a Sharpie to draw your design and live with it for a few days/weeks to see if you really like it.
I've a nice purple dancing bear on my ankle.
Stiff
Try this first...
Dear Dr. ABC,
What does it take to get you to pay me?
You are now 30/60/90 days past due on your balance of 7K. Perhaps we could meet to set up a payment schedule?
Please let me know what you would like to do.
I sent this letter to a former client (not a doc)and he liked it so much he paid me that week!
Most days 8-10...occasionally more, but...
managers are paid for any overtime.
Not slow for me. I occasionally welcome
a slow day, just haven't had one in a very long time - though I'm not complaining. I know there are lots of companies with little work. I find it hard to believe there isn't work, it is just being outsourced or the pets are getting it.
Have one all the way around my ankle and am considering another! sm
I am setting a personal goal for myself that if I can lose 30 pounds, I "get" to have another tattoo; haven't decided on small of back or back of shoulder! I love my first tattoo and have had many compliments on it, so I think more would see it on the back of my shoulder. It really didn't hurt that bad, but after having kids, I have a pretty good pain tolerance. It really just felt like someone was scratching you and kind of got used to it once it went on for about 10 minutes! Filling in the color does hurt a little more, but it was really and truly not that bad!!! Good Luck :)
stiff neck
What do you do for a stiff neck from working at the computer too long? Mine is killing me today.
help for stiff neck
I have many severe problems with my neck (which is one of the reasons I am on SS disability). Take a long mens tube sock and fill with rice and some lavender. Either tie the end or sew it close. Heat in the microwave, then hang it around your neck. It will work wonders. This also helps sore shoulders as well.
Stiff neck
What really helped me, and I know they are expensive, but an Aeron chair was the best MT investment I made, especially the one with the swivel arms that you can pivot to the right position for your keyboard. No more back or neck ache. At least this worked for me.
Yes. It was a little painful but had great
results. I started seeing the most improvement after my 4th treatment.
painful knees
 I know this is not a doctor's office, but was wondering if any one is having trouble with their knees and if anyone has any advice. From sitting in a chair with my knees bent, they are really starting to kill me. Thank you.
painful knees
Thanks for the feedback.
painful knees
Thanks for the feedback. I have had Lymes Disease and it might be a flair-up of the fibromyalgia. It is also in my spine. I really think I need to start walking and exercising.
stiff keyboard
I have a new keyboard (Belkin) but it seems kinda "stiff" to me. I have an especially hard time with the space key. Can this be fixed?
You have my sympathy -- I have flares occasionally sm
and it is no fun -- my ring finger and little finger go completely numb! I have seen a hand surgeon a couple of times, and he recommends frequent breaks, stretching exercises, and high doses of NSAIDs. When it is really bad, I have had a shot of Marcaine in my elbow.
Good luck!
i do it occasionally when needing to catch up; sm
as the other poster said, my production shows in the next 2 days though. i always keep a light on (not just a lamp). i have lots of dr. pepper. i usually do laundry so that every 45 mins or so i have to get up and fold another load and that keeps me awake. i avoid food as that will make me sleepy too. also do as the other poster said, don't surf the net at all as that makes me sleepy to. i stick to my work and knock it out as quickly as i can.
ankle pain
You know, my ankle has been hurting for the last month or so. I never thought to attribute it to my foot pedal. But it is the foot I use on the pedal.
popping ankle
Tendon which runs through and along the ankle 'slips-out' of the channel in the bone in which the tendon normally rests and slides through (kinda like a belt or rope in a pully. Due to a couple of different reasons the tendon can become disloged from the "process" and get pinched. The popping is made when the tendon snaps back into place.
If keyboard is old, a new one might not be as stiff to touch. nm
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not painful and very quick procedure but...sm
But......a person needs multiple sessions and that's where it gets very expensive. The plastic surgeons I work for did it and the one who does not own the practice charged me 50%. I went twice and didn't go back and yes, the chin hairs recurred. It is nonpainful and fast procedure FYI.
Microsoft Natural is too stiff for me. sm
I have heard good things about Goldtouch, but never used one. I am impressed with the speed I am getting on the Maxim and comfort of the keyboard. I had problems with finger fatigue, and that is now alleviated. The layout is standard except the home, end, page up, etc. so the keyboard would be smaller. I was used to it by the end of the first day. I paid $119 for mine at Fentek.
Migraines really are not associated with stiff neck.
I have been cursed with them for about 15+ years - stiff neck is usually associated with some types of meningitis - RUN to the nearest ER, my friend. Photophobia, sensitive to noise, nausea, vomiting -- these are migraines - stiff neck, no.
Painful bruise on forearm
Please don't tell me to call my doctor - I don't have one in this area, just moved here a few weeks ago. I will be calling to get established next week.
I have a bruise on my forearm about 1 inch below the antecubital fossa. It spontaneously appeared 2 weeks ago, is about 1 inch long and wide (not exactly circular). Normally, my bruises heal VERY quickly and are gone in 3 days or so - this is around for 2 weeks now and hurts - the pain is constant although rather low level.
I am not on a blood thinner and do not take aspirin products. The only med I take is a thyroid replacement pill every day.
I'm not a wimp, and I'm not asking for sympathy or sarcasm but since this is a new occurrence for me, I'm wondering whether I should mention it to the doctor's office when I set up my establishment appointment.
P.S.: I had a sister with leukemia, undiagnosed until after she bled to death.
Thanks for any information you care to share.
Painful fingers from typing
I experience sore, aching fingers each day from typing. Because of this, I cannot do more than 1000 lines a day. Ibuprofen helps somewhat. I do not know what is wrong. The knuckles appear a bit enlarged and upon waking in the morning each finger appears swollen. I am a thin person. I wear fleece gloves with no fingers all day while typing for warmth. This is more than just an annoyance but rather something that gets bad enough that I have trouble concentrating on typing because all I can think of is the pain. The doctor I saw was no help at all. Anyone else having this problem?
I agree my painful is shameful...
But as far as being full-time MTs in this area with benefits and being paid hourly this is "good". Yep, that's how badly this profession is going down the tubes.
The only place I can work other than this and make more money with benefits is the hospital and they expect even more production from you, with harder jobs that I am not experienced with.
I took the paycut becuase I get to work from home (they released me to work from after one year).
Don't let him stiff you for the $ -- file a claim
I get tendinitis too occasionally. If I catch it in time, sm
can avoid the trip to the orthopedist for the x-rays, exam, shot of Marcaine and big bill (ugh). He gave me stretching exercises to do every hour or two, and I take 3-4 ibuprofen (actually, Advil Liquigels -- it may be just hype but I do believe they work faster) if I have a flare.
Good luck.
Can't type with a broken ankle?
Can't believe I am this right sided! I have a broken ankle (right) and can't seem to coordinate my left foot on the pedal with my hands on the keyboard! I know this will pass, but it sure is wierd!!!!
Unfortunately, I sprained my ankle and cannot drive (sm)
so that is why I was going to take the Amtrak!
The SOBs won't pick me up. How's that for family. 
Yeah, I was thinking that, but in my ankle?
Usually that is in the calf, is it not?
Ugh...I just don't need this right now.
solving leg/ankle edema
Yes, it comes from sitting too long. Try standing up and moving around a bit more during the day, or take 15 minutes and put your feet up above the level of your heart to alleviate dependent edema.
You might also try adjusting your chair so it doesn't cut off your circulation at the back of the knees, or even putting something under the desk to put your pedal on to make it a graded elevation instead of lying flat on the floor.
Hope that helps!
ankle edema question
I am very concerned because just recently I started getting pitting edema in my ankles. They are extremely bad. I can't wear socks it is so bad. I don't have a clue what could be causing it. I did have 3 kidney stones last year that I don't think ever passed out of my bladder but I have no more trouble out of it. Then no other problems. I dont go to the restroom hardly at all, which has me worried. I have tried Lasix which worked but I get scared because I feel dehydrated. Mouth is dry, etc. It has me worried for DVT or CHF. I am only 38.
Any ideas what else it could be or if I am needing to go to ER ASAP. I dont have insurance so I dont want to go if it is just from sitting at the computer all day and is normal.
tia,
Yikes-stiff fingers--meant day of
..
If you have ever noticed, occasionally when starting up EXText, you will get a message that says SM
something like "the local normal doc is newer, would you like to use this one" and if you click "no" you basically loose all your macros and have to start from scratch. I've had this happen countless times.
I haven't had it happen for a while. I created my macros in plain Word BEFORE running EXText and so far so good.
Not much help, I know.
Anyone have ankle swelling in their pedal foot? sm
Does anyone else have swelling in their calf/ankle/foot after a long day of typing? Also I have shin splint symptoms in the anterior shin which I think may be from just overuse. I have been doing this type of work many years and am overweight. Just wondering if anyone else has these sort of symptoms because I am wondering if it is just from MTing and weight or if I need to go to the doc and get tests run.
Thanks
Any suggestions for painful hands/wrists from typing?
My hands are always freezing cold. I wear fleece "wristies" to keep warmer. I have pain in both hands all day from typing. One wrist has a ganglion, and both wrists have some arthritis showing on x-ray. I rub capsaisin on hands/wrists. Still the pain persists. Pain relievers (Advil, etc.) do not help much. Prescriptions from doctors did nothing.
I was wondering if other heavy typers out there might have found some helpful things to alleviate hand/wrist pain. I even purchased "warming cream" which is supposed to help increase circulation to the hands, but it did nothing. I have several keyboards that I have tried also.
THanks!
Techs aren't supposed to tell you anything as they are not doctors, but occasionally you'll fi
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Not me, but kids' friends have them. Behind your shoulder or on your ankle would be nice. nm
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I'm thinking about starting Curves again. I used to go but had to have surgery on my ankle and
just never started back up again. I was thinking when the kids start school, I might start going right after the leavein the morning. I don't start work until 10 a.m. I loved it the first time around. I get bored really easy and so constantly switching machines and moving around really appealed to me. I lost about 20 pounds the first time, but then I gained it all back and then some after my surgery cause I had to be off my feet for about two months and then of course my VERY sedentary job as an MT.
We should get buddy system going on here where we encourage each other and stuff. Cause I don't have any real life buddies to go with me. When you work at home, you're sort of isolated. Plus I just moved to a new place and only know my sister and she is a full-time RN with a very crazy schedule and loooooong hours.
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