I use the computer too much, do you?

So, at my job (8 hours a day), I use the computer non-stop. I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of us here did, even when we're not working. Two semesters ago I started taking classes in the IT field, thus making my computer usage at home, school, and work. My mouse hand has really started to feel it. I get crazy pains almost constantly when I'm using the mouse now. It isn't just the pain, playing piano is one of my passions in life and now it's harder for me to do so with a hurt hand.

At home/school I can remedy this by switching from my right/left hand and also switching from mouse/touch pad. However, at work I have my mouse in a very specific place on the right side of the keyboard, and there is really no easy way to use it with my left, nor is there a touch pad. If you've had a similar problem, what do you do to overcome it?

*thinks post #7 could have been easily expressed in the form of a thumbs up*

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by Sakabadger

Any possibility of you getting a tablet to substitute for your mouse? Holding a pen is supposed to be a much more natural position for your hand and wrist compared to operating a mouse.

I hadn't thought about that. After reading your post, I was browsing through them on geeks.com. After reading the specs, I'm confused about whether or not this can be used as a mouse... any insight?

DigiPro T-4000U 4x3" USB Graphics Tablet w/Cordless Pen DigiPro T-4000U

There's nowhere I can't reach.