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1. Comment - Study Refutes Keyboard, Carpal Link

   (Dec 16, 2005 - 11:59 AM)

   All they're saying is that very few wrist and hand RSI's are actually Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and should be called something else.
   
   My doctor told me this ten years ago when I was first diagnosed with hand and wrist RSI. There's nothing new here.

2. Comment - Study Refutes Keyboard, Carpal Link

   (Dec 16, 2005 - 11:56 AM)

   Yes, but is that really "Carpal Tunnel Syndrome" or a different Repetitive Stress Injury? That's all this research is saying.
   
   When I was first diagnosed with RSI, my doctor told me that "Carpal Tunnel" is simply the oldest known RSI and is what laymen call all wrist and hand RSI's. Since then, I haven't called my condition "Carpal Tunnel", I just say the wrist braces and special keyboard is for an RSI.

3. Comment - Study Refutes Keyboard, Carpal Link

   (Dec 16, 2005 - 11:53 AM)

   They're not denying your condition. They're saying it is a Repetitive Stress Injury but is not (or should not be called) Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
   
   Makes no difference to me what you call it. I know the pain and discomfort from long-term keyboard use is real, just like you do. Actually, I've been using the term RSI instead of Carpal Tunnel ever since I first went to a doctor and he explained the difference to me.