Reddit mentions: The best arm, hand & finger supports

K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple, Stupid. Words to live by!

Gloves. Just your standard Nitrile gloves. I have a box in my closet with about 5 pair in my truck. Although with Texas summers here, I'd bet they've melted together by now. I should really check on that...

Safety Glasses Any brand will do. Just look for ANSI Z87.1. You'll probably never use them, or 90% of what's in your bag, but they're nice to have on hand.

Knife w/seat belt cutter & window punch. This is mine. I keep it on my trucks visor when I'm driving, and on me when I'm not. Cheap and useful. A little big though.

Simple Breathing mask. Always good to have around.

Gauze Rolls & Gauze Pads. I've used these a couple times, all on myself. I have the uncanny ability to fall when running outdoors. It's truly a gift.

Large SAM Splint. Surprisingly I've used two in only a year of building my kit. Once for myself, colles fracture from tripping, and the second time for a friend who slipped in my kitchen. We're not the most coordinated bunch.

And if you're feeling adventuress (sp?), Emergency Blanket, Cold Pack, & a Hot Pack. These aren't necessary, but nice to have if you have some extra $$$ to burn.

This is all i carry in my truck medical wise. It's also a good idea to have a flashlight on your vehicle or in the bag. Don't waste money on anything "fancy". You'll never use them and if you do you'll probably get sued.

I received a pre-stocked jump bag from a family member as a gift for getting my EMT cert. Came with OPA's, C-Collar, Adult/Pedi BVM, & a couple suture kits. These are no-no's. Good Samaritan laws won't protect you if you use these. DON'T BUY/USE THEM WHEN NOT ON A RIG! (The suture kits are another matter...just don't) I took these out of my bag completely.

TL;DR K.I.S.S. Avoid anything a non-EMS person couldn't use.

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5. Favorite aisle is the Asian aisle.
   
   
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7. Favorite class? Ceramics in HS
   
   
8. Favorite smell? The wet earth smell right when it rains and all the dirt and rocks and trees get drenched.
   
   
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Last year a buddy and I took a 1300 mile trip around Colorado /r/dualsport ride on a Husqvarna 701 and a Yamaha WR250R. Here's a photo of the gear from last year.

This year we are adding one person (riding a monster, brand new, KTM 1090 Adventure R) to the crew and moving a little farther west to see some of the amazing sites in Utah. I put together a 1500 mile route, and will tack on White Rim Trail (if we can get passes) and wander around in Beef Basin for a bit.

A few of my friends have started using Polar Steps, so I've setup a trip and will try to keep it updated. I also maintain a simple website and will post photos on my flickr account.

Now, on to the fun, because sorting out gear and packing is half the fun of a /r/motocamping trip.

I'm involved in volunteer search and rescue (/r/searchandrescue) so a lot of this gear comes from my callout pack and extended incident command packs. The more experienced riders will notice that I'm lacking any tools, spares, tube slime, etc. I'm fortunate enough to be riding with 2 other riders that are packing all that jazz.

Two mottos:

1. buy once, cry once
   
2. high speed, low drag
   
   motorcycle
   
   

• Yamaha WR250R 2018
  
• Dunlop D606 tires
  
• heavy-duty tubes
  
• Tusk rack
  
• Tusk handguards
  
• Rox Speed 2" risers
  
• Seal Savers
  
• Moose Racing skid
  
• HaloCam front+rear dashcam
  
• IMS 3 gallon tank
  
• Double Take enduro mirros
  
• Edge2 fender eliminator
  
• USB charging port
  
  navigation
  
  
• Garmin 64s - Most Garmin's allow OSM maps. Free, crowd-sourced maps are a huge win in my opinion.
  
• Garmin inReach Mini - in the event I "full send"
  
• OSMAnd+ - Open Street Maps offline maps
  
• GaiaGPS - offline satellite images, private/public property maps, USFS road maps and topo maps
  
  photgraphy
  
  
• Sony a7iii
  
• Sigma 14mm f1.8
  
• F-stop Navin - mounted on my chest, holds my Sony a7iii
  
• Lowepro Toploader chest harness
  
• Lance Camera strap
  
• 3x Sony batteries
  
• Osprey ultralight dry sack 6L
  
• GoPro Hero 6 Black
  
• 6x GoPro batteries
  
• GoPro battery charger - charges 3 batteries at a time
  
• GoPro ND filters
  
• various GoPro mounts
  
  medical and hygiene
  
  
• SAM splint
  
• NAR Hyfin vent chest seal
  
• NAR rolled gauze
  
• QuikClot clotting gauze
  
• thermal blanket
  
• 3x hand warmers
  
• triangular bandage
  
• medical tape
  
• wound seal
  
• NAR tourniquet
  
• Leatherman Raptor medical shears
  
• basic meds
  
• basic bathroom supplies
  
  wearing
  
  
• Forma Adventure boots
  
• Fox v2 VLAR helmet
  
• REV'IT! Wind Jacket
  
• 100% Accuri Sand - the "sand" model helps with wind blowing on my eyes and drying contacts out
  
• grey smoke lens
  
• Mammut Neon Light 12L backpack
  
• Nonoise ear plugs - I know they are a bit pricey, but I've worn them 5 days in a row over 1500 miles and didn't even know they were there
  
• Road iD - blood type, date of birth, allergies and wife's contact info
  
• gloves
  
  sleeping
  
  
• Kammok Roo Single hammock
  
• Twisted Root Cloudburst rainfly
  
• Big Agnes Hitchens UL 20 sleeping bag - ultra-light, ultra-compact, I carry this for winter SAR activities
  
• ALPS Mountaineering compression sack - medium size, I use this in place of the Mosko Moto tail bag because it fits my sleeping bag, rainfly and hammock
  
• REI Flash sleeping pad - insulated is important
  
• Osprey ultralight dry sack 12L - used for my sleeping back, inside the ALPS compression sack, to ensure my sleeping bag stays dry
  
  inclement weather
  
  
• winter riding gloves
  
• Olympia Horizon rain pants
  
• rain jacket - cheap, no-name, fits over riding jacket
  
• face mask - ski/snowboarding style
  
• windbreaker - for over riding jacket, cheap no-name brand
  
• smart-wool base layer
  
• fleece jacket
  
  food
  
  
• 2.5L Osprey Hydraluics LT - inside the Mammut backpack
  
• GSI Pinnacle Soloist pot
  
• Light My Fire spork
  
• UST Delta Stormproof lighter - this actually failed to work on my trip last year to Colorado, but I think it was because we were at altitude
  
• [Primus Micron trail stove](primus pocket rocket) - mine is an older model
  
• Primus fuel cannister
  
• 4x backpacking dinners
  
• 4x backpacking breakfasts
  
  motorcycle
  
  
• 2x Primus 1.5L fuel bottles - unleaded fuel is important
  
• funnel
  
  clothing
  
  
• 1x riding pants
  
• 2x shirts
  
• 3x pairs of socks
  
• 3x underwear
  
  luggage
  
  
• Mosko Moto Reckless 40L saddlebags - I did 1500 miles through CO last year with these and absolutely loved them. A key feature for me is that I can snag the "sleeves" and run under a rainfly and setup my entire camp. Other brands, all your gear is in a bag, on the bike, so you have to stand next to the bike while you setup camp. Also important for when staying in hostels.
  
• Mosko Moto Pico tank bag
  
• Rok Straps
  
  misc
  
  
• Moo cards - I carry these for dropping in geocaches and sharing my photos with people I meet.
  
• Zebra H600Fc - recommended in /r/flashlight by /u/Zak
  
• 2x USB cable - multi port - these are nice and short, and can charge both micro-USB and USB-C devices at the same time
  
• Leatherman Skeletool
  
• flip flops
  
• shorts
  
• t-shirt
  
• 10x rechargable AA's

Wrist brace for left hand

it's on my "health stuff" list since i made my current flair my halloween wishlist.. I know it's not the most.. Wanted item i have, but i have had it on my wishlist for some time, at least before moving it to another list.. i have two partially numb fingers in my left hand, and partial sensitivity down the left side of said hand to my elbow.. last doctor i was able to see about it said it wasn't nerve entrapment which was better.. but i wasn't able to afford a follow up or schedule another visit.. i have some weakness in the hand and tend to drop things sometimes.. from what i was told this brace would help if it's carpal tunnel.. to alleviate some of the issues if it can be helped.. so I've wanted it for some time.

Sure there's other bigger more fancy stuff i'd love, but that, i would love that to bits, and probably wear it until it fell off or i got to see the next doctor.

I like this discussion, I think good stretches and warmups are important to any activity, whether it be yoga, football, or gaming.

On that note, ergonomic positioning and technique is very important to save your limbs over the long haul. Trust me, I got some serious carpal tunnel from my laptop keyboard. To help combat this, I recommend a couple of products to make gaming for comfortable:

• Gaming Keypads: The linked one is my current keyboard, although I got it for much, much cheaper. It gives you a natural palm rest and the ability to move your keyboard freely for enhanced comfort.
  
  
• Wrist cushions to keep your wrists level, and ease the strain of long sessions.
  
  
• Wrist Braces Which do a lot to keep more strain off your wrists, and pressure off of your painful median nerve.
  
  
• Comfort-conscious mice I haven't had a chance to try this one out personally, but it is important to use a mouse that is the right size for your hands.
  
  Another good practice is to make sure your chair and desk height are high enough to keep your arms level to your input devices.
  
  Products listed are items I currently use, and I am not paid for their endorsement, I have found they were economical and practical for the prices I paid

Ok, so it’s the ulnar nerve. Tingling in the fingers can be caused by an injury anywhere in the nerve, such as the wrist or the elbow. If you have pain in the wrist, and none in the elbow, it’s probably the wrist, but I can’t say for sure. You can try touching the ulnar nerve in your elbow on both sides and seeing if it’s more sensitive on the affected side. You can see the location on Wikipedia, but basically when you hit your “funny bone” and it hurts, you’ve actually hit the ulnar nerve. But don’t hit it now, just press with your finger and see if it hurts more on one side.

Anyway, the cause of your injury is probably mechanical. This can be pressure on the nerve for an extended time (sleeping on it), or overuse (RSI). Perhaps a combination. What kind of activities do you do with your hands? Computer use? Playing games? Exercise? It’d be good to rest the affected arm. For example, if you use your phone a lot, you could try moving it to the other pocket and holding it with the other hand.

For sleeping, you can fold a towel and wrap it around your arm, using some tape to secure it. It doesn’t need to be too tight, the idea is more to give you some padding and to keep you from bending your arm or wrist. You can wrap it around your elbow with your arm straight. This would work pretty well for your elbow, so you don’t need to get an elbow brace.

If the problem is more with the wrist, and there’s an RSI component, I think it’s more important to allow it to rest during the day, by wearing a brace for a week or two (you can take it off at night). I think that’s hard to do without a proper brace, though. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CT5VKV5/
If the price is too high, you may be able to find a used one locally, on Craigslist or something. People usually use these for a limited time and then just keep them.

But actually, you may be able to just splint it yourself. Get a long, flat piece of metal, wood or plastic, and place it on the back of your hand and forearm, going over your wrist. Then wrap gauze or a strip of cloth around your forearm and hand, going around your thumb too. Look at the professional RSI braces for inspiration.

I've been using this after my old one started to fall apart and works pretty well imo. It'll take some getting used to as it will force your wrist in a certain position. Note you have to be consistent and it'll take weeks for you feel a difference. You can wear it throughout the day if you can make it work. I also recommend doing some wrist strengthening exercises like wrist curls with light (2-5lb) dumbbells. You want to make sure your wrist maintains strength as using the brace means you will be using less strength in the general area

https://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Fitted-Wrist-Brace-Medium/dp/B002NLGNW8/ref=sr_1_11?keywords=wrist%2Bbrace%2Bmetal&qid=1564932882&s=gateway&sr=8-11&th=1

About 5 years ago I jammed my top-hand wrist poke checking a puck and getting the player's skates instead. Nothing broken or sprained, but just enough to where it's never been quite the same. The joint cracks and pops all the time, and I need just a little more support on it when shooting.

This works perfect for me. Just enough to help without getting in the way:

https://www.amazon.com/ACE-Americas-Supports-Satisfaction-Guarantee/dp/B0041HSGD6

I'd start with very mild support and go up until you find what works best.

I've had carpal tunnel for a while now in both hands. Recently, it's become much worse, and I just requested "reasonable accommodation" (mouse and numeric keypad) from work today. I'm not great about wearing them, but these wrist braces Amazon Link have been the only thing so far that relieves the numbness. They are far better than the braces available at drugstores, and after more than 2 years of use, both are still in great condition. Highly recommend!

Edit: just a tip - don't wear them tight. It's enough to just keep your hand in this relaxed position, even during work.

You may want to also look into SAM splints, they’re pretty cheap and can be formed to be useful for essentially any splinting situation. I would also recommend getting triangle bandages, they could help you cut weight as they can be used for a tourniquet, a sling, makeshift traction device (for femur fractures), combined w/ SAM splint a makeshift C-Collar... the list goes on and on! I’m sure there are YouTube videos for teaching some of those skills! That being said, look into an Outdoor Emergency Care or Wilderness First Responder course if you really wanna up your game!

SAM Rolled Splint 36", Orange/Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001J5H92C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_fs4tDbPSWZZTS

https://www.walmart.com/ip/FIRST-AID-ONLY-Triangular-Bandage-Muslin-Blend-4-002BG/535741946?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=1122&adid=22222222228000000000&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=42423897272&wl4=pla-51320962143&wl5=9028780&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=101593696&wl11=online&wl12=535741946&veh=sem&gclid=CjwKCAjw1rnqBRAAEiwAr29II9tViQLnFdaeyJD2OoWeiQ3AH3sQHbpvn3VnVYLDq1T4HgBgo-16dBoCrZEQAvD_BwE (you can also make triangle bandages with some old cloth or something, in my experience bedsheets work best because they are a lot stronger)

Do yourself a favor and buy a night brace on Amazon, I had to do it a few weeks ago as I was experiencing extremely similar pains. The brace will help put your hand/rest in a neutral position while you sleep. Your hand might feel stiff the first night or two but it passes. Make sure to do wrist/hand exercises now too! Rests and breaks are key!
Futuro Night Wrist Sleep Support, Moderate Stabilizing Support, Adjust to Fit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0057D86QA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_P5TTCbMRA3JET

Braces can be cheaper than that, depending on where you go. I've also been blessed with carpal tunnel in my pregnancy (mine actually started around the beginning of the third trimester too so I've been dealing with it for a bit).

My brace was about $15 at Walmart (this is the one I have). It helps tremendously for me. I have a sedentary job and it does make it difficult to type but I've adjusted to that and the pain is just so much better.

I bought a different one for sleep since that one isn't very comfortable to sleep in (this one for sleep). It doesn't provide nearly as much support but it does keep the wrist straight overnight which helps with the pain in the morning.

I've thankfully only had it in my right hand but I can feel it developing in my left as well now. Hoping that doesn't get too bad and I can hold off on getting more braces since I'm almost done now!

I have this one, but I have more issues with the top of my hand as opposed to the thumb. That brace looks like it'll work great for you though. One of the reviewers says it works for her mother's thumb.

I used to have carpal tunnel but was able to resolve the issue with this keyboard:

Goldtouch Go!2 Wireless Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard - PC & Mac GTP-0044W Plus Jestik Microfiber Cloth - Value Bundle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QL2OFHK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PwJSCb366PGQB

Putting weight on my wrists exacerbated the situation so this keyboard taught me to only use my fingertips to type. If you try to rest your hands on it then it will collapse.

Also if you are already feeling pain, then you should wear wrist braces that have a splint for a while - even when you sleep. The goal is to always keep your wrist straight. I noticed other task like driving i would have my wrist bent on the steering wheel causing pain so I had to train myself not to do that. Here’s a good brace:

Doctor Developed Carpal Tunnel Wrist Brace Night & Wrist Support & Sleep Brace [Single] (with Splint) & Doctor Written Handbook - Fully Adjustable to Fit Any Hand (Right) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CT5VKV5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LxJSCbQX0DPYG

I also use a track ball mouse and I never rest my palm on the actual mouse. I only use my fingertips. It takes a while and some training but i almost never have pain or wear braces anymore.

In a mass casualty situation, I would completely ignore anyone that needed CPR and focus on the bleeders. The time you spend giving one person CPR could be used stabilizing a dozen people who are bleeding.

For extremities, the most useful thing is a tourniquet. I prefer one with a windlass like a [CAT] (https://www.amazon.com/C--Combat-Application-Tourniquet-GENERATION/dp/B018R73OWI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468623443&sr=8-1&keywords=gen+7+cat+tourniquet) or [SOFTT] (https://www.amazon.com/Tac-Med-Solutions-SOFTT-W-Tourniquet/dp/B00E3W3BK2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1468623620&sr=8-2&keywords=sof-t) over a [TK4] (https://www.amazon.com/H-Associates-TK4-Tourniquet/dp/B003YHGKF0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468623679&sr=8-1&keywords=tk4+tourniquet) or [SWAT] (https://www.amazon.com/SWAT-T-Tourniquet-Black-1-Count/dp/B003IWNOVO/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1468623735&sr=8-2&keywords=swat+tourniquet).

For injuries to the abdomen, armpit, crotch, or neck; you will want a homeostatic agent. [Combat Gauze] (https://www.amazon.com/QuickClot-Combat-Gauze-Z-Fold/dp/B001E1CLTC/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1468623859&sr=8-1&keywords=combat+gauze) is the way to go here, it is much better than powdered QuickClot.

For penetrating chest trauma (also called 'sucking chest wounds'), you need a large, occlusive bandage on both the entry and exit. In clinical testing of chest seals, the [Halo] (https://www.amazon.com/Progressive-Medical-Performance-Occlusive-Dressing/dp/B003VSORKC/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1468624256&sr=8-3&keywords=chest+seal) and [Hyfin] (https://www.amazon.com/North-American-Rescue-Hyfin-Chest/dp/B00KQS2NGK/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1468624483&sr=8-1&keywords=hyfin) drastically outperformed the [Asherman] (https://www.amazon.com/Rusch-Inc-849100-Asherman-Chest/dp/B0015TE9N4/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1468624546&sr=8-2&keywords=asherman+chest+seal).

I also personally have a [decompression needle] (http://www.rescue-essentials.com/h-h-needle-decompression-kit-tpak/) to treat tension pneumothorax, but I advise you not to get it unless you have specific training on it.

For general bleeding the [Israeli bandage] (https://www.amazon.com/Israeli-Bandage-Shipped-Israel-Inches/dp/B00JKMPJBY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1468625201&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=israeli+bandage&psc=1) is way better than other bandages.

You will also want an [NPA] (https://www.amazon.com/Nasopharyngeal-Airway-Fr-9-3mm-Surgilube/dp/B003950R2E/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1468625347&sr=8-1&keywords=nasal+pharyngeal+airway) to help keep an open airway.

Edit, I forgot that you are also going to want a good pair of [trauma shears] (https://www.amazon.com/Madison-Supply-Premium-Fluoride-Scissors/dp/B00YFG1U86/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468625730&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=trauma+shears&psc=1).

Some other things to consider are rubber gloves, [Kerlix] (https://www.amazon.com/Original-Kerlix-Sterile-Bandage-Rolls/dp/B00UAULWR0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468626013&sr=8-1&keywords=kerlix), [cravats] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HBG726G/ref=ox_sc_mini_detail?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AR9BYY7RS0Q08), [medical tape] (https://www.amazon.com/Durapore-Medical-Tape-Silk-yards/dp/B000C4O7GC/ref=sr_1_2_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1468626363&sr=1-2&keywords=medical+tape), a [SAM splint] (https://www.amazon.com/SAM-Rolled-Splint-Orange-Blue/dp/B001J5H92C/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1468626238&sr=1-1&keywords=sam+splint), and a [space blanket] (https://www.amazon.com/Emergency-Mylar-Blankets-84-52/dp/B004356WLY/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1468626282&sr=1-1&keywords=space+blanket).

Yeah I just wear this wrist brace and they work really well. After I get in a good gaming session I just put these on for a few hours and it actually feels pretty good. I recommend everyone get these and I am surprised it wasn't common knowledge.

FYI I've noticed my hands going numb in my sleep so I ordered these on Amazon and they are amazingly comfortable.

Wellgate for Women PerfectFit Wrist Support, Right Hand https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GHG3RG/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_QdsYub10R8TZJ

It says they're for women, but they fit my hands perfectly. order a size up if you have large hands.

Agree with the carpal tunnel. I've got it in both wrists since about 24 weeks. It started with the painfully numb hands overnight and then my dominant hand has progressed to being numb throughout the day after doing various tasks. Doesn't help that my job is 99% computer data entry.

Anywho, dr said to wear the braces and they help SO much. After a while I've just gotten used to wearing them. I have a sturdy daytime one to use on my dominant hand and a super comfortable cushy (but sturdy) pair to wear at nighttime.This is the nighttime one that I use and its amazing!

So happy that you are happy! I would really love this wrist brace because my ulnar nerve is compressed which usually isn't too bad- just numbness and tingling in my fingers. But lately this week my whole forearm and wrist have been burning and it makes it so hard to take notes and do my schoolwork. I really think this would improve my problem and make life so much easier! THANK YOU

I've had both carpal tunnel syndrome and tendinitis over the past year, and I highly recommend seeing your primary doctor or a hand specialist sooner rather than later. In both cases, I was able to get injections which relieved the pain and numbness within a few days. Wearing a brace at night will also help with carpal tunnel; my doctor recommended this brace which is available from Amazon for about $20, and I wear them on both wrists every night. Good luck!

I have compression braces for ankles, knees and elbows, all of which I bought with approval from my therapists (OT and PT) from Amazon (link, link, link) They help me feel more stable without limiting my RoM too much. I also have hard braces for wrists that OT made for me, I'm hoping after my tendinosis heals a little that I can switch to something softer like a compression glove or something.

I have EDS and many of us struggle with finger joint dislocations. I've seen many swear by these knuckle splints (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GK8WX6A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_tL4jDb9WS84PQ). Never used them myself but they might be worth a try. Best of luck!

I bought them something like 3 years ago, so I'll never find the exact ones. But /u/Specifiallyprolific posted these which are pretty close. Mine are left and right hand friendly.

Doesn't even have to be neoprene if you don't need something watertight. I quite like these because they are more comfortable than the neoprene ones I had before - and they have a piece of metal inside for better wrist support.

First off, MGE is the most efficient way I know to get better at scout vs scout, you can pub, and play DM, but you are less likely to encounter another scout, and when you most battles are over with very quickly and you don't really learn from it.

If you have a problem with carpal tunnel then I recommend this I use it all of the time, and it seems to have a significant improvment on how my hand feels (my mouse hand).

Next if you want to land more shots you might want to change your mindset, and ONLY fire when you think it will do a significant damage. I know that sounds intuitive, but I notice a significant improvement in shots that I land when I think like this, instead of mindlessly shooting. If it gets frustrating then thats probably when you should stop and take a break.

If there is a significant skill difference move on after the 20 kills are up, and maybe focus and trying to dodge better instead of working on aiming. If you want someone to practice against then steam message me here. And I can just work on dodging, which you can always improve.

Edit: I live in NA btw, not sure I would be much help if you didn't live in NA.

Sure, I bought two of these

They work pretty well, and for their price I like em. They have two flat metal bars inside the fabric to immobilize the elbow. You basically line it up so that the metal bars are on the inside and outside of your elbow, going across from your bicep to forearm.

They're a lot more comfy than I thought, and they breathe really well too. So I don't sweat or get hot in them.

I don't have carpal tunnel, but I've dealt with tendonitis in my wrist off and on over the past ten years. I'm so sorry you're going through this - it's miserable and affects so many everyday things!

For sleeping, if you can isolate your wrist so that it remains in a neutral position and not bent funny or curled under, that can help a lot. The easiest way to do this is with a splint, which you might even be able to find at a pharmacy.

For the daytime, I'd suggest using kinesiology tape to support your wrist/hand/forearm but still be flexible. There are several youtube videos that show where to apply the tape for carpal tunnel.

After a vacation the Dominican and playing volleyball there I suffer from mallet finger. Went to urgent care just to get an x-ray and all they did is give me an aluminum splint and wrapped it in a bandage material.

After 6 weeks which was the recommended timeframe to keep my finger straight, my finger still looked the same. I went to amazon and found many people praised this item. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GK8WX6A?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

It allows my finger to have fresh air vs being wrapped (as my finger started to get real smelly). It also holds the finger straighter than what the doctor gave me. They sent me a bill for $180 which is what I’ll have to pay, but this is a classic example of highway robbery.

Any experience with these amazon splints or in your opinion is that a good idea. I just don’t know how much longer to wear it and what to do afterwards when it is removed.

Every study I've read said that the nerve feels the least tension at 45 degrees. I think most doctors just recommends any elbow brace that will keep your arm straight. As long as you can't bend past 45 degrees then it should be fine.

I got this brace and I'm getting good results with it so far. It's not too bulky, has enough cushion, and stays on all night.

This brace was used in the study. Kinda pricey though.

It's only an elbow issue since that is where the cubital tunnel is located. But, the ulnar nerve can be pinched somewhere else, like the guyon's canal (wrist) or thoracic outlet (collar bone). I think finger splinting is for trigger finger.

If you want something to support a broken limb, check out a Sam Splint. Super light and compact, and great in a pinch to keep a flappy arm a little more stable.

i used these at night for a long time: http://www.amazon.com/Brownmed-Imak-Pil-O-Splint-Adjustable-Pound/dp/B0007A0DAA

Mine wore out eventually, but they may be too hot for winter time and pregnancy.

I also like the generic ones sold at walgreens the best because they don't get too hot.

This is the Mind Reader bed desk thing:

Mind Reader LTADJUST-BLK Adjustable Portable 8 Position Lap Top Desk with Built in Cushions, Black
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XPX2DBL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_LmT7Bb384BMBM

And these are the ring splints I use:

3-Point Products Oval-8 Finger Splint Graduated Set - Sizes 6, 7, 8 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GK8XC6U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_roT7Bb11PP1X5

I also own one of these; it's better for sitting up so I don't use it as much, but it's way better for my back and ribs when I can:

Laptop Table for Bed, Superjare... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JRY1526?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Hope this helps.

(They're not affiliate links afaik, bought each of these with my own money and these are the ones that actually helped.)

I had carpal tunnel before I got pregnant, and thankfully it hasn't gotten worse. My suggestion is to wear wrist splints when you sleep. I get woken up easily (with tingling or pain) if I bend my wrists in my sleep.

I love these ones because they are lightweight and not too hot for summer: https://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Fitted-Wrist-Brace-Number/dp/B002NLGNW8/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1500397081&sr=8-1&keywords=mueller%2Bgreen%2Bwrist%2Bbrace&th=1.

I had a similar thing. In fact I still feel it now, about 3 to 4 months later.

The short version for me was:

• stop climbing for a week
  
• get one of these maybe - they are pricey, but I definitely feel like it helped my wrist not to die, when I did painful shit accidentally. Two thin strips of tape do the same thing, but they are not as comfy - your choice.
  
• continue climbing carefully, make sure not to hold slopers (big pinches can be bad too)
  
• eliminate slopers from your life for the next X months
  
• crimp hard in the mean time (don't hurt yourself pls)
  
• wrist feels kinda ok -> hold some slopers to get stronger again
  
  Wrist strengthening exercises didn't really help me I feel. Stretching could be helpful though. I always stretch my wrists a bit before climbing now.
  
  Don't worry, your gonna be fine. Just give it some time and concentrate on other things in the mean time.

I have RSI and Carpal Tunnel and i use copper compression sleeves for longer periods of gaming, people say they dont work but for me its made it 20000x easier to play games for longer periods of time, im sure they do elbow ones for Cubital also.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wrist-Sleeve-Copper-Compression-Gear/dp/B019RPDLGI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1540656431&sr=8-5&keywords=copper+compression+recovery+wrist+sleeve%2C+1

Thats the sleeve i use

Really need to stop making capsule for a week or 2 let my hand heal

That's a good idea. Is it the tendon? Occasionally I'll get tendonitis in my thumb/wrist, and this brace is really good for that and helps a lot.

https://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Medicine-Reversible-Stabilizer-Measure/dp/B004YIFA2C/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1504525639&sr=8-1&keywords=Mueller%2BThumb%2BStabilizer%2BSplint&th=1

Same thing happened to me but it bent it closed too hard and tore the ligament on the top of my finger. Luckily I could wear these and was still able to play.

I had pain in my wrists when I started out. It's gone now but this is what I did to fix it:

• took two weeks off playing
  
• slept with wrist braces to keep my wrists in a neutral position all night. This maximizes circulation and promotes healing. I still sleep with these.
  
• stretch for 5 mins before every practice session
  
• applied Penetrex anti-inflammatory cream after a long practice session.
  
• practiced in front of a mirror to make sure my posture was good and there were no awkward angles in my wrists
  
• switched to classical position and got a nice adjustable foot stool.
  
  That pretty much cleared it up, but I didn't have any serious pain or anything. Just the early onset of something nasty. Definitely take care of it now before it gets bad.

Mueller Fitted Wrist Brace Green Line Number 86271 - Right Fitted Wrist Brace - SM/MD 5-8" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002NLGNW8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_igDOAb7F4RVNN

I use this when drawing/ painting/ sculpting/ icing for long periods of time and I really like it! It's pretty dorky looking but very comfortable

Looks great! I am just starting out and was surprised at how much I had to control my "shake" when I am really concentrating on hitting those hard-to-reach or finer details. I am trying a few things here and there to mitigate that. Any thoughts on wrist braces or something of the like to control unwanted movement or would that be too restrictive?

SOTech Viper. Add a hemostatic gauze like QuikClot if you want.

ITS Tallboy / Fatboy with Molly Stix for quick detach.

You can use straight branches for broken limbs, or add a SAM Splint, but it's pretty bulky. You can also get the 18" versions or cut the 36" down to size.

Plus training. You can't just carry these without knowing how to safely use them.

Happy Cakeday!

/u/Rustygurl is awesome.

This item would come in very handy.

Thank you very much.

I highly recommend you get this checked out by a doctor or climbing physio.

I felt this exact sensation of my forearm painlessly "separating" from my hand on several different kinds of holds (slopers, holding myself into an overhung wall using a pinch were the two most notable).

I had already been neglecting some level of wrist pain when twisting my wrist in either direction for a couple of months at that point and even once I started feeling this weird sensation I kept climbing for a few more weeks until the pain became unbearable. Finally got it checked out by a hand specialist and it turned out that I had a torn tfcc and ecu tendon subsheath resulting in ecu tendon subluxation. It took me more than 7 months of no climbing or any other exercise using my wrist until I could climb pain free.

Definitely don't do what I did. Stop climbing/working out until you get it looked at by a professional and hear what they have to say.

edit: if that isn't an option or you don't want to do this for whatever reason you could try using this: https://www.amazon.com/WristWidget-Patented-Adjustable-Triangular-Fibrocartilage/dp/B0056PQV2K/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1WEJNPIV6CTQF&keywords=wrist+widget&qid=1551033906&s=hpc&sprefix=wrist+wi%2Chpc%2C198&sr=1-2

it's what my hand doctor recommended I wear when recovering and it should help with subluxation assuming that's the cause of the separation you're feeling

Was looking on amazon for new lifting straps and came across these LINK . You think i can use those for both regular lifting wrist straps to support my wrists instead of picking up velcro ones and use them for deadlifts straps as well or should i also grab these ones as well without the straps for days i need to bench wrist straps without deadliftingstrap . I am wondering if i need both, thinking of saving my cash and only getting the first one and using it for bench and on back days as well.

It's probably carpal tunnel. I have it and it sucks. Like everyone said, do stretches. I switched to continental because my right hand is worse so the movement of the left hand is easier, except for moss stitch or ribbing. Try to keep your wrists straight when you knit and hold the knitting closer to your lap. Try not to grip the needles and yarn with a death grip. I bought these for nighttime. They can go on either hand and have really helped me! http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005YU8TMC/ref=pe_385040_30332190_TE_M3T1_ST1_dp_1

Wraps should help, however, you may also want to wrap it during sleep (not too tight, don't want to restrict blood flow) or get a wrist brace to keep it aligned. This is the one I use: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002NLGNW8/ I think it's pretty decent.

I bought these Schiek Wrist Wraps and I couldn't be happier with them. The price is affordable and the quality is the best I have owned. I would highly recommend these!

http://www.amazon.com/Schiek-Sports-Ultimate-Wrist-Supports/dp/B001183UJ8/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1414184538&sr=1-2&keywords=schiek+wrist+wraps

Hey! I got the MRI for a suspected tfcc tear as well but it came back negative. That said, my hand specialist still thinks theres a problem with it. It might just be instable without a tear. I recommend doing rice bucket exercise, and also the hammer one helped me I think. You grab a hammer by the handle and rotate it slowly to reinforce your wrist.

Good luck and if you find out its something else please let me know what it is !


I also wear this all the time https://www.amazon.ca/WristWidget-Patented-Adjustable-Triangular-Fibrocartilage/dp/B0056PQV2K

I definitely have De Quervain's tenosynovitis (mommy wrist/thumb), so I got this one and when I wear it to bed it helps me out a lot. I'll still get a flare up now and then, but overall it is tons better.

I have one, it worked pretty well but it was sort of cumbersome. I bought an [adjustable ACE wrist wrap](
https://www.amazon.com/ACE-Wrist-Support-One-Size/dp/B0041HSGD6) that worked better for me.

I brought a wrist brace and it is amazing. Like, night and day. https://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Fitted-Wrist-Brace-Number/dp/B002NLGNW8

I love this one from Amazon Mueller Fitted Wrist Brace Green Line Number 86271 - Right Fitted Wrist Brace - SM/MD 5-8" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002NLGNW8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_p2uEzbJBNVAFX

I really need this wrist support I sometimes get random and intense pain in my wrist (maybe carpal tunnel?) and have to keep it straight for a while. The problem is, it bends in my sleep, so if nothing else, this will save my wrist during my sleep. Thanks for the contest.

If I win, feel free to choose cheapest option, I'm not sure how much the shipping is w/Amazon

edit: Goodbye Eleven

A pretty cool thing is a SAM splint, which is aluminium sandwiched between foam, and can be versatilely moulded and cut to fit a lot of different positions and have a few different applications.

Heh I know what you mean by twisting up like a pretzel in your sleep and waking up in pain. Good to know your friends reminds you.

The wrist brace I use is very similar to you: : bodigrip/tubigrip from chemist warehouse and this

The wellgate one is pretty stiff on the sides (has some metal inserts) and restricts movement while the bodygrip simply applies pressure. Wellgate brace comes with 2 velcro adjustable straps as well :) I find it annoying to wear while doing things as it feels unnatural.

something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Fitted-Wrist-Brace-Number/dp/B002NLGNW8/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1493940468&sr=8-3&keywords=wrist%2Bsupport%2Bbrace&th=1

where it wraps around the thumb and uses velco to make sure your wrist is straight

but you can use this! I use my mouse just like you and these things saved my life, 100%

it's the same ones you see pros wearing during lcs.

https://www.amazon.com/Wrist-Sleeve-Copper-Compression-Gear/dp/B019RPDLGI/ref=sr_1_cc_1_a_it?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1509671202&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=Copper%2BCompression%2BRecovery%2BWrist%2BSleeve&th=1

Touchpad - Logitech Wireless Touchpad T650

I don't think there are alternatives. The T650 works like Apple's Magic Trackpad.

 

Keyboard -

Microsoft Sculpt Ergo which comes with a separate number pad, or

Matias Ergo Pro if you prefer a mechanical keyboard. There is a Quiet Click version for office environment.

 

**Edit: herbuser suggested wrist bands but I think you should try IMAK RSI Smart Glove first. It is designed for people with carpal tunnel syndrome. Review

I saw your recommendation of wrist support in the thread

what do you think of this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001183UJ8

I don't know much about wrist support products so just bought a highly rated one (according to reviews)

When you do !gloves in his twitch channel the link you get is this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0027VGB4Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_lHPVAb7S2PKEA

It seemed like he wore those on his stream but it looks like he's wearing different ones now I wonder why though... Do you?

I have these and I love them

http://www.amazon.com/Schiek-Sports-Ultimate-Wrist-Supports/dp/B001183UJ8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1382924586&sr=8-2&keywords=wrist+wraps+schiek

I don't have any experience with those ones. I have used this and from the look of it is probably more secure. The velcro will still peel off if you bend it too much. If you are looking for something which won't come off at all then this is what you want, it has metal splints which can easily be taken out.

I know It gets hardcore in the trenches, #struggleisreal but always remember Safety comes first thats why I use this.... https://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Fitted-Wrist-Brace-Medium/dp/B002NLGNW8/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1538540542&sr=1-4&keywords=carpal+tunnel+wrist+brace

I have had a long history of wrist problems when doing any push type excercise. These wrist braces are the absolute best and I aware by them. I tried dozens before I found these and have been using them for the past 15 years.

Schiek Sports Ultimate Wrist Supports, One Size Fits All https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001183UJ8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gcpDDbAQA1EB5

hey guys:
https://www.amazon.com/Schiek-Sports-Ultimate-Wrist-Supports/dp/B001183UJ8

I wear these , this will hide you are a wristcel. I'm not one, I feel like they are thin till i do see a wristcel. But wear these and cover them up and they make you look like a power ranger.

Also nice conversation piece with bros and chicks.

I wear carpal tunnel braces - I can't recommend enough that you use synthetic ones instead of those cotton ones they sell at CVS. The synthetics both keep the smell down and make them easier to wash.

These - they also come in L/XL are also a lot cheaper than the drug store ones.

Sorry if this is off-topic, wanted to help a fellow carpy out.

Depending on how hard, you might want to see a doctor. Definitely don't train while you can't move your arm. People will tell you to train one handed, but accidents can happen and aggravating it can you put out longer. In 3-4 days it should be much better and you can go back to training carefully (if not, go see a doctor!). I'd advise using a compression sleeve when you do, it helped me a lot reduce inflammation after training. Something like this.

For now, if it's inflamed (redness, swollen, sensitive to the touch), you should ice it and take some ibuprofen or other inflammation medicine. Otherwise let it rest and heal - eat well, sleep 8 hours at night, etc

Yep very similar to that. It went a little bit further up my palm though, like this https://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Medicine-Reversible-Stabilizer-Measure/dp/B004YIFA2C/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1487081213&sr=1-4&keywords=thumb%2Bbrace&th=1

Oh I do to even after trying to change for the past couple years. I get Carpal Tunnel Syndrome alot nowadays. When it flares up like it seems it is starting to in you, I have a wrist brace I wear until the pain subsides.

The braces also helps so u can train yourself better.

https://smile.amazon.com/Mueller-Fitted-Wrist-Brace-Number/dp/B002NLGNW8/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1520965572&sr=8-4&keywords=carpal+tunnel&dpID=41vKh4vif0L&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

I had pretty awful carpal tunnel with my last pregnancy (from about 28 weeks on) and wore these braces as much as I could stand them (day and night) and they helped. I also found that the carpal tunnel persisted about a week after I delivered, also (I know that's not what you want to hear - sorry!!) - it really didn't go away until all of my swelling subsided. On the bright side, just because you have it with one pregnancy, it doesn't guarantee it for future times - I'm 32 weeks with my second and so far so good!

Thanks! Bought a WristWidget to try and helpmy wrist, it's arriving today and i'm climbing tonight, will see how it goes!

Pay 2 Win with one of these:
http://amzn.com/B002NLGNW8

As a programmer I got the same thing, mine was more of a RSI. I still have it but it's manageable. Here's what I did:


-vertical mouse (https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Wireless-Vertical-Ergonomic-Optical/dp/B00BIFNTMC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1467206570&sr=8-2&keywords=vertical+mouse)

-wrist brace, wear at night also (https://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Fitted-Wrist-Brace-Medium/dp/B0027VGB4Y/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1467206596&sr=8-1&keywords=muller+wrist)

-make sure ergonomics of my desk/monitor/mouse were correct. Also, went to a standing desk

-breaks for stretching

-deep tissue massage

-ice my arms- bucket of water with ice


Last I made a stainless steel deep tissue massage tool. I found that while I was at my desk I could work my hands and arms a little to loosen them up.

They are reusable, bendable, radiopaque splints. They are the standard for EMS and wilderness medicine. There are many tutorials on how to properly use them. Here is a good start:

https://www.youtube.com/user/MedWildVideos/search?query=SAM+splint

Always better to build one yourself.

Here's mine. Might give you some ideas.

6x6 Med Pouch (Modified with fingernail polish)

1. Personal prescription meds inside quart ziploc for additional water resistance.
   
2. 2x 4inch Gauze rolls
   
3. 8x 4x4 sterile gauze pads
   
4. 2x tampons 2x menstrual pads (these are meant more for backups for wife rather than wound care)
   
5. 4x pair sterile surgical gloves
   
6. 4x 4x4 tegaderm
   
7. various butterfly closures and bandaids
   
8. 1x triangle bandage
   
9. Immodium & Pepto tabs
   
10. Tylenol
    
11. [redacted because people lack reading comprehension and I'm not going to debate it.]
    
12. 2x Epi Pen (These are in case I have a run in with sunflower seeds.)
    
13. 10x Alcohol swab
    
14. Burn gel (the lidocane is good for more then just burns.) x10
    
15. Antibiotic ointment x10
    
16. Sting wipes x10
    
17. 1x tweezers
    
18. 1x tick remover
    
19. Medipore tape
    
20. Clotting Sponges
    
21. Shears
    
22. Israeli Bandage x2
    
23. Chest Vent
    
24. CAT Gen3
    
25. SAM splint
    
26. Hibiclens
    
27. Mini USB light
    
28. Bic Pen
    
    Not all of this fits inside the med pouch itself. It's meant for quick access to the critical items.

What kind of wrist brace? I used to have carpal tunnel so I starting wearing one of those braces. After researching my symptoms more it seems like a thumb stabilizer is what I need. This one arrives today.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004YIFA2C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

What did the brace look like? This?

I think these ones might be good with a remote: https://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Fitted-Wrist-Brace-Number/dp/B002NLGNW8/

I'm a programmer by day, and enjoy pc gaming. I regularly do some of the wrist exercises noted by Darkstrategy. I also switched to an ergonomic keyboard and trackball at work (not home), and started putting on a wrist splint when I slept. This is the wrist splint I use. All of these combined have definitely lessened my day-to-day pain. If I spend a particularly long session in front of my PC it still sometimes bothers me, but it's made a big difference.

Overall though, you definitely need to pay attention to your ergonomics. Stop slouching, space everything correctly, etc. Takes a while to build new habits, but it's worth it.

I had some wrist pain when I started poling. An instructor recommended this to help strengthen fingers and forearms and wrists. I also use a brace similar to this one when I need to give my wrists a break and it's helped a lot.

Do you mean just something like this or am I way off?

I wear a wrist brace at night and try to not sleep on my hands if I can help it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005YU8TMC/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_s_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1484027457&sr=1-3&keywords=night+brace

I've used these for a while now when I sleep. It's definitely helped my wrist issues.

Try a sleeping brace. Soft, not tight so it's nice for sleeping in. Like this one

R/politics? More like R/anti-trump
Amirite guys?!?

Heres a link to an arm brace in case you get injured with all that anti-trump circle jerking

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002NLGNW8/ref=s9_top_hm_awbw_bszYb_g121_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=mobile-hybrid-4&pf_rd_r=ZHPZ90QNGATDHACHTXY1&pf_rd_t=30901&pf_rd_p=70103070-4daa-5433-a7f3-7f9c956abbc8&pf_rd_i=13106341

Personally, I use this: https://www.amazon.com/compression-syndrome-Arthritis-Tendonitis-orthopedic/dp/B0019D8MT8/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1475031664&sr=8-2&keywords=wrist+RSI

Its helped me a lot. It's still important, however, to take a break before it gets worse. Looking back, I wish I had taken some time off from playing to let hands recover a bit. After just over a year now they're finally almost 100% again

I had wrist pain in the past and used a wrist widget while playing which helped immensely. It doesn't look like much but this thing works.

WristWidget - Patented, Adjustable Wrist Support Band For TFCC Tear- Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Injuries, Ulnar Sided Wrist Pain, Weight Bearing Strain - Left Or Right Hand - One Size Fits Most https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0056PQV2K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fY.LBb57G8Q2A

I started experiencing some Ulnar pain on Friday night. It didn't get better on Saturday, so I haven't played mouse-intensive games since Saturday.

I bought a wrist brace from Amazon (1-day shipping, got it on Sunday) and I've been wearing it as much as I can. It feels a little better today, and it might be better in the next 1-2 days.

Maybe take a break from wrist-intensive gaming and try wearing this a few hours a day until your pain gets better:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002NLGNW8

/u/duckingcluttered needs these so she can make memories of her baby and this because pregnancy kills her wrists!

THIS IS WHY WE CAN HAVE NICE THINGS!

It's likely a TFCC tear. Very common for climbing. Link to wrist widget on amazon which includes testing for TFCC tear.

For carpal? I've been wearing these.
Mueller Fitted Wrist Brace Green Line Number 86271 - Right Fitted Wrist Brace - SM/MD 5-8" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002NLGNW8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_YAP-Ab1PKDKJR

I have these, would they work for this? https://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Fitted-Wrist-Brace-Number/dp/B002NLGNW8/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1519170387&sr=1-4&keywords=wrist+brace&dpID=41vKh4vif0L&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Inzer or Schiek, but using them often will wear out the velcro. Schiek makes these alternative wrist wraps (similar to their straps, minus the actual strap) that would last longer if you use them on a daily basis (http://www.amazon.com/Schiek-Sports-Ultimate-Wrist-Supports/dp/B001183UJ8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1408041230&sr=8-2&keywords=schiek+wrist+wraps).

try gaming with a wrist brace, this changed my life:
https://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Fitted-Wrist-Brace-Number/dp/B002NLGNW8/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1509646693&sr=8-3&keywords=mueller+wrist+brace&dpID=41vKh4vif0L&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

This one http://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Fitted-Wrist-Brace-Medium/dp/B0027VGB4Y/ref=pd_sim_sbs_k_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=1F5BJ2ESYP1QH03HVA60

Wrist straps?

Besides nursing pillow I'll add this brace for your thumb tendonitis. I ended up with the same and two months in the brace healed it. Mueller Sports Medicine... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004YIFA2C?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002NLGNW8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_cOb1CbXCEB5MY

I bought [this thumb brace](http://www.Mueller.com/ Sports Medicine Reversible Thumb Stabilizer, Black, Measure Around Wrist- Fits 5.5 - 10.5 Inches https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004YIFA2C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_IzkTzbX7SYC9Y) for this reason.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Mueller+Green+Fitted+Wrist+Brace,+Black,+Right+Hand,+Small/Medium+https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002NLGNW8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_91IWDbYW1KGA9&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari

http://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Fitted-Right-Wrist-medium/dp/B002NLGNW8/ref=sr_1_3?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1450478619

Time to invest in some wrist wraps. I just ordered these yesterday actually. http://www.amazon.com/Schiek-Sports-Ultimate-Wrist-Supports/dp/B001183UJ8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1452276272&sr=8-2&keywords=schiek+wrist+wrap

Here ya go:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002NLGNW8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got this and wore it day and night for about 5 days until I was pain free.

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0027VGB4Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_IxZtybH9391N9

Now when carrying baby and stuff i try and keep my wrist straight, I was keeping it crooked while tensing my arm muscles which is was pinching my tendon.

I have the same problem, I was injured during the summer and I used this one https://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Medicine-Reversible-Stabilizer-Measure/dp/B004YIFA2C?th=1. Unfortunately I lost it and I re-injured my thumb so I've been taping it again, but I just ordered another one and I can't wait to get it. You should definitely try it.

I totally agree with this! I would just carry multiple triangular bandages, as there are so many purposes for them, they are very light, and if OP has a large bag, it can accommodate them. I would completely agree about the splinting, unless you are going to be in very rural or undeveloped areas, in which case I'd through in a SAM splint.

Oh, also I would carry some sort of cutting implement, (NOT FOR TISSUE,) and not necessarily even a knife, maybe just some mini trauma shears. IDK...

Edit: Specific to the rural/wilderness, throw in a space blanket/emergency blanket what have you.

I have bad carpal tunnel, so a wrist brace would do me a lot of good. It's on "Uncategorized" list.

I had a very similar issue recently. I started having pain in my right wrist after a night of heavy squat cleans. After that i couldn't do anything that involved being in the front rack position. I also couldn't stay in a handstand pushup or even regular pushup position as that bent my wrist back from my arm in the same sirection. After 2 months of waiting for it to get better on it's own to no avail, I became concerned and went to an orthopedic doctor. She took xrays and confirmed that nothing was broken- it was just a sprain and it would still take a couple of months to completely heal. She suggested I should ice it and wear a wrist brace. (I got this one on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Fitted-Right-Wrist-medium/dp/B002NLGNW8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00) She also recommended that I go to physical therapy 3 times a week. I thought that was a bit much and never ended up going.

Sure enough, it took about 2 months after the doctor visit (4 months after the injury) to be back to 100% and lift regularly again. During that period, whenever there were front squats, thrusters, or press/jerks in the WOD, i would use dumbbells which I could grip without any pain at all.

I am only speaking from my experience. Of course your situation could be completely different. Hopefully its a sprain and you just need to give it some more time, but you should see an orthopedic doctor if possible to see if there's anything more severe going on.

If you have wrist issues, get a nice set of wrist wraps (these are great) or tape your wrists. The lifts that are most likely to cause you pain there are front squats, overhead squats, overhead presses and sometimes even bench, but using the supports has prevented my janky wrists from acting up, and they've even gotten better over time since I started lifting, because I've started addressing the shoulder mobility issues that make wrist problems worse.

I have some nerve damage in my left wrist from an accident, so i have a weak left wrist so i wear a brace everytime i play underneath my glove. Doesnt bother me at all.

This is what I use:
https://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Fitted-Wrist-Brace-Number/dp/B002NLGNW8/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1487698462&sr=1-1&keywords=wrist+guard

Ive seen friends with theses (alternative):
http://www.icewarehouse.com/descpage-BEPWG.html?gclid=Cj0KEQiA56_FBRDYpqGa2p_e1MgBEiQAVEZ6-39AiGOmVDs3dJxem3shr4vp4mcgyt5-Tbc1D6vR8GAaAgXD8P8HAQ

Yes, I have pregnancy carpal tunnel and have since about 18 weeks. I wear a splint to bed every night and it has completely fixed the pain.

I got this one: https://www.amazon.com/Futuro-Night-Wrist-Support-Adjustable/dp/B0057D86QA/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1495577012&sr=8-2&keywords=night+splint+carpal+tunnel

Even cheaper is to buy something called a Sam splint. Basically the exact same thing but meant for splinting bones.

It's the strange irony that the medical version of this device cost 1/3 what the auto version costs.

https://www.amazon.com/SAM-Rolled-Splint-Orange-Blue/dp/B001J5H92C

Honestly, I'd suggest taking a break. As a fellow sufferer of chronic pain, it's kind of like that joke:

Patient: "Doctor, it hurts when I..."
Doctor: "Well you should probably stop doing that."

Especially given the left analog thumb pain, that kind of strain gets worse if you don't give it time to heal. And by "give it time" I mean "as long as it takes." Sorry.

Get yourself a decent thumb/wrist splint. I use this one as needed, and the Mueller brand one is highly rated. Use it, stabilize your thumb and wrist, and give it time to heal. Alternate icing down your hand and wrist, and using a heating pad on the area.

But a different controller isn't the solution here. You need to lay off it. If you must game while injured, take it easy. Play a tablet game, or something a bit more chill on the hands, like a tower defense wave style game, or a turn based JRPG or something.

And make sure your work/programming setup is ergonomic. Proper height with your arms L-braced and resting naturally, shoulders back, top of screen at or near eye level. Don't risk things like tendonitis, carpal tunnel, and RSI over something as paltry as gaming. Your health is more important than that.

I used to get those same symptoms years ago, so I bought this

I just keep it near my computer and put it on whenever I play tagpro. If I play for more than a few hours at a time I still sometimes get tingling, but otherwise the brace has eliminated the problem.

And I still press the keys unreasonably hard to get that extra bit of speed.

Stretch your neck and shoulders. Exercise more, sit less, stand with good posture. Wear wrist splints whenever possible, including during sleep.

And go see a doctor, before the pain forces you to stop playing forever. Seriously.

You need to definitely put some thought into what you would need medically in a survival situation where you can't get to a hospital fast.

For example:

Quikclot to stop excessive bleeding until you can get medical help.

Sam Splint in case of a broken arm or leg.

If you break your arm or get a wound deep enough to where your wound won't stop bleeding, it doesn't matter how good you are at casting a net or purifying water.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0007A0DAA
No affiliation. Not the exact model I have, as mine are old. Pretty much the same thing though. They work! No worries. If they don't work, you might need an operation. I know people who have had the carpal tunnel operation and all were helped by it

I use this brace and it has helped me immensely!! I was having a lot of numbness in my index and middle fingers, and the pain over night prevented me from opening my water bottle. Since I started wearing that brace, less numbness and pain! And the brace is pretty comfortable too.

Need: The Wellgate wrist brace in Right or Left, located on my Comfort and Disability wishlist. Together they are priced out of your cap, so I would prefer the Right before the Left. But in case that one sells out or something, I wanted to list both.

Why: For my RA. I have one for my Right Wrist, but I've had it for so long that the velcro no longer holds well. I don't have any brace for my Left Wrist, but I am right-handed, so the pain is higher on my Right.

Uses: The biggie for me is to be able to work on my crochet for longer. I crochet to keep me busy and help with depression and boredom. It is also good for when I sleep, because I tend to ball up my hands and bend my wrists while I sleep, so I wake up with more pain.

Trying not to be sobby-just realistic! I could use these but if someone has a greater need, go with them. I do have one brace and I can keep using it with hair-ties to keep it tight.

Hey, I really hope this gets upvoted, but what you are complaining about is the beginning of carpal tunnel from the vibration. My suggestion (and I’ve had to do this before) is buy these https://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Fitted-Wrist-Brace-Medium/dp/B002NLGNW8/ref=lp_13106341_1_4_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1550548653&sr=1-4&th=1 or similar ones for each wrist and sleep wearing them every night.

The reason why you have the pain is from sleeping and having your wrists bent so the tendons can’t relax. Trust me on this you will feel better. (Like I said I had the same issue from vibration and the surgeon I went to suggested this)

I will also add that while this will help and ultimately keep you from doing permanent damage this is only a temporary (3ish months) solution. If you keep doing the repetitive action causing this you will do permanent damage and workers comp will not pay for repetitive motion injuries. So start using the wrist braces now.

Pizza's idea of the Sawyer was an excellent suggestion and would be one of my top recommendations as well. To hit some other categories for ideas:

Viral/Contamination:

• ReadiMask - http://www.amazon.com/Readi-Mask-Adult-Eye-Shield/dp/B004FNM3HG/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1405587012&sr=1-1&keywords=readimask (bonus in that it protects from pepper spray as well.
  
  
• iOsat - http://www.amazon.com/iOSAT-Potassium-Iodide-Tablets-130/dp/B00006NT3A/ref=pd_sim_hpc_7?ie=UTF8&refRID=1728J79YJKNWGHDRJN05 (for those worried about radiation)
  
  Medical:
  
  
• Israeli Bandage - http://www.amazon.com/Ever-Ready-First-Aid-Compression/dp/B003DPVERM/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1405587096&sr=1-1&keywords=israeli+bandage (useful in injury situations and classified by amazon as an add-on item)
  
  
• SAM Splint - http://www.amazon.com/SAM-Splint-36-Rolled-Orange/dp/B001J5H92C/ref=pd_sim_hpc_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=18S9GSPKTSW2TE04ATJ7 (variety of uses)
  
  
• PTK - http://www.amazon.com/Patrol-Officers-Pocket-Rescue-Essentials/dp/B006X6PA4Q/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1405587210&sr=8-16&keywords=ifak (basic, compact trauma kit)
  
  
  Informational:
  
  
• SAS Survival Guide http://www.amazon.com/SAS-Survival-Handbook-Revised-Edition/dp/0061733199/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405587615&sr=8-1&keywords=sas+survival+guide (Problem with this is I wouldn't be surprised if they had one already)
  
  
  Water:
  
  
• WaterBOB - http://www.amazon.com/waterBOB-Emergency-Drinking-Storage-Gallons/dp/B001AXLUX2/ref=pd_sim_hi_14?ie=UTF8&refRID=1YX88PYX3MPY73MFFPBT (Emergency Water Storage)
  
  
• Seychelle Filter Bottle http://www.amazon.com/Seychelle-1-10303-PI-SEYCHELLE-24-Inch-Bottle-Advanced/dp/B00B48XJZK/ref=pd_sbs_sg_7?ie=UTF8&refRID=0RQPR5EQ0W6AF13TPG8F (Advantage over sawyer? Removes viruses, heavy metals, and chemicals. Disadvantage? Only good for 100 gallons; also, I've seen mixed reviews on Amazon; I always ordered mine from the company directly and never had any product issues so idk there)
  
  
• Potassium Permanganate - http://www.amazon.com/Potassium-Permanganate-Ounces-Screw-top-bottles/dp/B00FH6R5AA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1405588269&sr=8-2&keywords=Potassium+permanganate (101 uses; research it out)
  
  
  Tools:
  
  
• On Duty 4 in 1 tool - http://www.amazon.com/Emergency-Earthquakes-Hurricanes-Disasters-Emergencies/dp/B000NYDEPQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1405588628&sr=8-2&keywords=water+shut+off+tool
  
  
• Opinel - http://www.amazon.com/Opinel-Carbon-Folding-Beechwood-Leather/dp/B00AZ5LW4S/ref=sr_1_6?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1405588822&sr=1-6&keywords=opinel (can't go wrong with a decent knife, plus they may get some use out of it now)
  
  
• Paracord Wrapped Prybar - http://www.amazon.com/Type-III-Apocalypse-Paracord-Wrapped-Compass/dp/B008DMSPPO/ref=sr_1_14?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1405589184&sr=1-14&keywords=mini+survival
  
  
  Other:
  
  
• Israeli Gas Mask - http://www.amazon.com/Israeli-Issue-Drinking-Sealed-Filter/dp/B004RUB8VE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1405588890&sr=8-2&keywords=israeli+gas+mask (I'd be dubious trusting it for anything other than tear gas, but that's me)
  
  
• Paracord Braclet - http://www.amazon.com/The-Friendly-Swede-Starter-Stainless/dp/B00EDYMWO6/ref=sr_1_25?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1405589015&sr=1-25&keywords=survival (Bit more useful than most)
  
  
• ER Bar (or other emergency ration, they all taste terrible) - http://www.amazon.com/ER-Emergency-Ration-Survival-Preparedness/dp/B008DEYC86/ref=sr_1_49?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1405589118&sr=1-49&keywords=survival
  
  
• Mini Fishing Kit - http://www.amazon.com/Best-Glide-Adventurer-Series-FG1250/dp/B004J4EXCO/ref=sr_1_55?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1405589118&sr=1-55&keywords=survival
  
  
  Anyway, just some suggestions. Hard to get too crazy on a budget. I'm sorry I missed the exchange but I signed up to give someone who gets screwed something so I'm sure I'm gonna help someone out.

Have you tried nighttime carpal tunnel braces? I got CTS during my first pregnancy and it never went away. I use these braces and they help SO much. Wearing that at night pretty much eliminated my daytime pain and discomfort.

Here are the braces I used that helped and are not too expensive.If you have an HSA or FSA account you can use those funds to pay for these.

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As far as your family, ignore them. So many people are not educated about the issues people can have during pregnancy. I remember family being so obnoxious when I was pregnant the first time. I'm pregnant again and people seem to be less obnoxious this time.

First, a lot of people do bicep curl incorrectly. So you might want to check your form on that. Aside from that, you could simply have some inflammation in your wrists. I have arthritis in my left wrist - I think it's from playing hockey as a kid, that's when it started bothering me. So whenever I do pressing movements (or even heavy squats), my wrist bothers me. I bought a pair of Schiek support and my wrists don't bother me:

http://www.amazon.com/Schiek-Sports-Ultimate-Wrist-Supports/dp/B001183UJ8/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1395665719&sr=8-8&keywords=wrist+wraps

Also, I would disagree with Cogniphile on it being difficult to have the form wrong on curls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoqFTDYOz_o

its not your arm, its your wrist

you gotta have your chair/desk aligned or you'll fuck it up, also get a wrist wrest

if you already fucked up your wrist get this while playing, wear this while gaming

https://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Fitted-Right-Wrist-medium/dp/B002NLGNW8/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1466280990&sr=1-1

There is something similar for feet, but I'm not sure if that's what we have. I have trouble walking when I get up to run to the bathroom for a while because it's painful.

These are my wrist guards:


https://www.amazon.com/Wellgate-Women-PerfectFit-Wrist-Support/dp/B000GHG3RG/

Your local drug store or supermarket will probably have something.

I wouldn't worry so much... They aren't going to make you have surgery, they are just going to tell you to wear a brace, take some advil (with food), and do some carpal tunnel exercises. The brace you have in your post is good, but if its too annoying, take out the metal piece and adjust it to make it more comfortable. If you have to, wear it without the metal piece.

Surgery is for extreme cases. You need to change a few things that you do.

1. Get a wrist rest pad for your keyboard, maybe this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004Z5RA/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1535523722&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B001E67TAI&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=19WWTDNH67TK7RKAHDSX
   
   
2. Use your cell phone less, its really bad on your wrists in some positions. So if you play a lot of games or do a lot of stuff on your phone or tablet, cut it down as much as you can.
   
   
3. Try to cut down doing anything that hurts your wrists or puts pressure or causes pain for a while.
   
   Also, they make wrist rests for night time, but they aren't very comfortable and you can't really wear them during the day:
   
   http://www.amazon.com/Futuro-Night-Wrist-Support-Adjustable/dp/B0057D86QA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408162158&sr=8-1&keywords=wrist+brace+night

It started a month ago. I don't have any major pain. Maybe a burning sensation, but mainly just tingling on my thumb, index, middle finger, and part of the palm. The doctor told me it was overuse syndrome, and gave me wrist splint to wear while I worked. I asked if it could be carpal tunnel, and she said no because of lack of pain. I'm kind of skeptical of the diagnosis because symptoms seem to match exactly from what I read online. Pain isn't a necessary condition. I only had pain like in the couple days before the numbness started. (I thought my hand was just sore) The first couple weeks while working the numbness/tingling was pretty apparent. It got especially bad while sleeping like you. Writing and playing guitar also activated it. I've since taken a couple weeks off work though (I could do that because I'm working with temp agencies right now), and it has improved dramatically . The tingling is only slight now and the extreme numbness no longer activates while sleeping. I'm really hoping it goes away. This shit is so discouraging to get early in my career. I'm worried getting back to work will undo the progress.

Also, one of these helped a lot when I first got the symptons. It prevents my wrist and fingers from curling while I sleep.

I have those as well (though knuckle pain is only occasional)... in my case the wrist and elbow pain are interrelated at this point (though they started out as individual injuries). Bracing both at once has been better than just one.

A good brace for tennis elbow really helped - apparently they diminish load on the tendon by dispersing it. The kind I have has two gel silicone pads, one that goes right on the tendon, the other exactly opposite. (Other elbow braces just squeezed the whole forearm without targeting the pressure on the tendon). This is it (MediSpec Epigel Tennis Elbow Brace). Some people report having skin reactions but I suspect they are not washing it (I started getting irritation too, then washed it).

I've found decent wrist braces easier to find. This one's my favourite (Wellgate for Women PerfectFit Wrist Support).

Wearing both of those, 24/7, for a month, has really helped with pain. I think because the tendons are just experiencing less stress and reinjury and have had time to heal.

Shoulder - this just takes a long time to heal, at least that's been my experience and is what I was told by my PT (literature agrees). I haven't found a good solution other than staying out of the pain range, and just changing how I do things a bit so my shoulder works less. (Eg holding things close to the body, sweeping or mopping in small movements... just not extending it too far out - definitely avoiding subluxation, which is hard because it happens all the time.) When pain is less bad, I try to do PT exercises, but am too sore for that now.

For knuckles, I've not had to use braces yet. Just have intermittent pain. I've been using aids in the kitchen (eg jar openers) and trying different ways of handling things (eg if opening a jar, holding the lid with the sore hand and using the other hand to grip and twist the actual jar. If cutting, positioning myself so the shoulder works less, using a sharp knife, etc).