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Also consider a vertical mouse, it keeps your wrist in a a more neutral position (less forearm pronation). I use this one: https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Ergonomic-Optical-Vertical-Buttons/dp/B00FPAVUHC/

It takes some adjustment and is probably not as accurate for twitch movements, but it should help reduce the strain on your wrists if you're having problems.

Get an external mouse asap, potentially an external keyboard as well. Laptops are horrible for your posture.

Sit at a desk if possible, or on a table at least. Don't put it in your lap.

Maintain a fully-extended arms distance from the monitor.

Take breaks, look at something far away for 10s or so every few minutes to help your eyes not be fatigued.

EDIT: I submitted this before looking, but I picked up this mouse for use at my job. It takes a few days to get used to, but I actually like it a lot. It doesn't hurt my wrist.

Source: Full time sysadmin; day job on a computer, free time on a computer.

Try a sideways mouse!

Carpal Tunnel can be helped with a vertical mouse.

Try it.

The price has dropped about $6 from earlier this month.

http://camelcamelcamel.com/Etekcity%C2%AE-Endurance-Ergonomic-Adjustable-Sensitivity/product/B00KRDU2NU

It is now about the same price as the Anker vertical mouse.

Vertical mice are better for your wrist than normal mice, though you might get sore in some different places when you try it out for the first time.

The downside to them is they tend to be bigger than a normal mouse- they take up more room on your desk and they are a bit of a handicap in certain games.

Anker Ergonomic Optical USB Wired Vertical Mouse

It might be carpal tunnel. If it is, a mouse that corrects your hand posture like this might help:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FPAVUHC/ref=mp_s_a_1_3/186-6883414-7666266?qid=1466223522&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=Anker+mouse&dpPl=1&dpID=31iZgk28guL&ref=plSrch

And with the purchase I just made, I'm probably done for Prime Day.

This year's damages:

• Amazon Prime 1-Month Subscription = $12.01
  
• Anker Wired Vertical 5 Button 1000/1600 DPI Mouse = $11.19
  
• Seagate 3TB Desktop External Hard Drive = $69.99
  
  No PrimeDay-specific discounts, just ordered these as well:
  
  
• Monoprice 3.5mm Female to 2 RCA Female Adaptor = $3.98
  
• Seville Classics Mobile Laptop Desk Cart = $34.99
  
  
  Additional Promotional Credit Used: $15
  
  Total tax across multiple orders = $9.73
  
  Final Cost: $126.89
  
  All items are expected to arrive tomorrow via free one day shipping!
  
  I'm definitely sad that Taotronic Boom X was listed to have a lightning deal, but was sold-out half an hour before it even went live. I've been keeping an eye on that specific model for like two weeks.

I'm pretty sure I have this:

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Ergonomic-Optical-Vertical-Buttons/dp/B00FPAVUHC

Cheap enough to give it a try. It's worked great for me. Every once and a while it will move to the corner on its own, and not all the buttons work on macos, so not a great functioning mouse overall, but as I said it's greatly helped my wrist pain.

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Ergonomic-Optical-Vertical-Buttons/dp/B00FPAVUHC/

You could try a vertical mouse. It reduces stress on your forearms and tendons since your hand is in a more natural position.

You can find some cheap ones online. I would start with that and if it helps I'd look for a more ergonomic one. That is, if you can use a hand mouse at all.

Also, does alcohol help/hurt in any way?

Edit:
Something like this
https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Ergonomic-Optical-Vertical-Buttons/dp/B00FPAVUHC

I've got serious issues with my wrists too..

I started using an ergonomic mouse at home and at work and within a few months all of my wrist pain went away.

I can't really play FPS games with it, but for MMOs and stuff, it works great..

I'll post a link below, I just use a $15 wired one, but it works great.. I'd highly recommend it.

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Ergonomic-Optical-Vertical-Buttons/dp/B00FPAVUHC/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=ergonomic+mouse&qid=1563988596&s=gateway&sr=8-6

I don't have a response to your question unfortunately, but as a side note I'd recommend you try a "vertical mouse" for your computer usage. In my experience it's a bit more comfortable for the wrist than the typical mouse.

Here's an example one on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FPAVUHC/

No, it's a mouse that lets your hand rest like a handshake on it, rather than turned and pressed down flat. Here is the one I have, you can get it on sale for ~$10 and it's much more comfortable than a standard mouse for anyone with wrist issues, the only downside is your accuracy in FPSs will suffer.

Corsair k70 keyboard and Anker right hand wired mouse

http://www.corsair.com/en-us/landing/k70-rgb

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FPAVUHC/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1519751981&sr=8-2-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=anker+ergonomic+mouse&psc=1

The keyboard may be a bit pricey but shop around, the mouse is very cheap and I prefer a wired to wireless mouse but they have that option as well.

I found dis: flat ; joypad-like and dis (most common "ergonomic" form-factor: colleagues have those and seem statisfied; no idea how well you can game with them though)

You could try a vertical mouse. Here is the one I use here

Hi! I also have EDS! Maybe consider a combination of a vertical mouse https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Ergonomic-Optical-Vertical-Buttons/dp/B00FPAVUHC?ref_=bl_dp_s_mw_2528932011, a wrist brace, and one of those mouse pads you can rest your wrist on? https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Gel-Mouse-Wrist-Rest/dp/B06X3W3TM4?ref_=Oct_CAMGiftedC_490596011_2&pf_rd_r=9NPBSP3A6DEFBDYFAXM4&pf_rd_p=cb069fa5-a658-5d48-a438-3b1b5c3428ff&pf_rd_s=mobile-hybrid-5&pf_rd_t=30901&pf_rd_i=490596011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

I have big hands. I bought one of these and I'm still having trouble getting used to it.

Yea so for longevity, I can't comment on it to a big extent, as I have only been using it for about 8 months now, but it has been holding up for me really well; however I do know people who have issues if they take it with them and the USB dongle around it can get broken. This isn't that big of an issue for me.

Also if I can last this a whole year and some change, that isn't that bad for me. I am willing to spend another 80ish dollars to pick up another because of how it has helped me out.

I know there are more expensive ergo keyboards, with mechanical switches and the works, so maybe that would be better of an investment for you?

For the mouse it really is good for me. I am actually picking up the Anker Mouse, the wired version is on sale for 11 dollars right now and is supposed to be very good also. There is also a wireless version that is 19. This may be a better thing to get. I can make a post later after using it if I enjoy it.

Here is the link. It is 11.19 if you have Amazon Prime, or 16.99 without.

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Ergonomic-Optical-Vertical-Buttons/dp/B00FPAVUHC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495142733&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=anker+mouse&psc=1

I use one of these and I really like it. Took me a while to stop knocking it over, but I've got it figured out now.

I prefer the wired to the wireless because of the latency of the wireless turning back on after not being used for a bit.

THIS IS THE ONE I HAVE. TAKES A BIT TO GET USED TO BUT ITS REALLY NOT THAT BAD AFTER THE FIRST WEEK.

Or, get a vertical mouse. They're designed to stop you from getting carpal tunnel and are just really comfortable to use. I got mine for only $15 but the nicer ones can run a lot more. Here's mine: http://www.amazon.com/Anker%C2%AE-Ergonomic-Optical-Vertical-Buttons/dp/B00FPAVUHC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398183271&sr=8-1&keywords=vertical+mouse

Handshake mouse really helped my hand strain. Only took me 1 day to get used to it. Can never go back to a regular mouse now. I got the cheap 15 dollar one off amazon, but will look to get a higher end one when this one goes out.

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Ergonomic-Optical-Vertical-Buttons/dp/B00FPAVUHC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1526332258&sr=8-3&keywords=handshake+mouse

http://www.amazon.com/Anker-Ergonomic-Optical-Vertical-Buttons/dp/B00FPAVUHC/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1453728112&sr=8-6&keywords=anker+mouse

I used to get horrible carpal tunnel. Trackballs still forced my wrist flat, didn't change the situation. Next I tried using a wacom, and I was still too lazy. The carpal tunnel just didn't leave.

Finally, I purchased a vertical ergonomic mouse. I cannot praise it enough. It's been two years now, where I've been editing more than I have in my career, and I haven't had pain in my hands/wrist/forearm.

I have the wired and wireless version of this Anker Mouse.

For $14, even if it doesn't work, it won't drain the bank. It takes about a week to get used it. You'll keep knocking the mouse over as you go for your short keys, but it doesn't take long to adapt.

Also, try to experiment with different arm positions. I'm right handed, but when I work my mouse is closer to my left hand, between me and the keyboard. I rest my elbow on my desk, and place my arm almost parallel to my body/keyboard. Push your keyboard as far back as you can so you can rest your left elbow on the desk, too. Here's a very detailed and accurate bird's eye view of my editing setup.

Basically, I try to avoid resting on my forearms. If my elbows hang off my desk, the weight of my arm will leverage my forearms/wrists/hands. Inevitably, I'll lift my forearms off my desk and place that pressure directly on my wrists. Anytime you bend your wrist upwards, that'll cause joint pain.

I would also suggest an ergonomic keyboard. I've been using this one, and I love it. Some people don't like chicklet keys, though.

Ergonomic keyboards will definitely take time to get used to, but they are, by far, the most comfortable way to type. Shortkeys are steep learning curve there, though.

I also love standing desks, but as a freelancer I don't typically have that option. The same is true with chairs. To compensate, I try to keep my shoulders back and back straight, but it's a constant struggle.

O man! it is so comfortable! I'm shocked no one sells anything like this yet.

Lean back in your chair and rest you arm on you chest across your heart with your trackball in hand. It feels great.

Also, sometimes just resting my arm straight down feels great. Lean a notebook or old shelf against the side of your chair and use that as a mouse surface. It is cumbersome to keep from falling but if the surface had a small hard-shell pocket to rest the mouse when typing it could be great. When using my mouse this way I find the left to right movement doesn't effect me at all. Its much easier to let all the movement happen in your arm. The only thing you are holding up is the weight of the mouse in your fingertips. Pressing the buttons is also helped by gravity.

Also, I am using this mouse which may just take getting used to. I find myself just switching hands and mice before I seem to get used to it though.

I had the same problem so I started stretching out my wrist frequently and then found this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GtGmf6Z760 which has helped a lot.

also invest in some simple wrist pads and see if that helps, but the best thing I ever bought was a vertical mouse. The one I linked is what I bought, its only $13 and I alternate between my normal mouse and this one to give my wrist a break, its helped tremendously.

http://www.amazon.com/Anker%C2%AE-Ergonomic-Optical-Vertical-Buttons/dp/B00FPAVUHC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1422118699&sr=8-2&keywords=vertical+mouse

Basically, an ergonomic mouse designed to make your dominant hand to be more at neutral position. Example:

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Ergonomic-Optical-Vertical-Buttons/dp/B00FPAVUHC/ref=mp_s_a_1_7

Hey OP! Haven't seen this mentioned yet, but if you don't need a mouse for extremely accurate FPS aiming take a look at the Ankor ergonomic vertical mouse. It's really comfortable, better for your wrist alignment, and this thing has amazing build quality. I've had mine for almost 3 years and besides some minor scuff marks it's in perfect shape. Incredibly cheap for what it is, and checkout them' amazon reviews.

Anker Ergonomic Optical USB Wired Vertical Mouse 1000/1600 DPI, 5 Buttons CE100 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FPAVUHC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5C0ADbD8ZEEVK

It's kinda like a mouse on its side, it's a lot better for your wrist but you give up some precision since you move it with your arm moreso than with your wrist

I'm using this one and it's a little funky (probably because it's a cheapo one) but my wrists sure do feel a hell of a lot better if I play like 5 games in a row now

Also what mouse? Unused to have wrist issues until I bought a vertical mouse to keep from having to twist my wrist.

I don't think this is the brand I have, but the same style. Makes a big difference.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FPAVUHC

Depends what you use it for. It's OK, but the mouse will be absolutely awful for gaming. The platform by design is not something you can put your arm weight on - it requires more of a floating wrist, which is actually better in general for ergonomics. It's pretty infuriating to work with if you require (or are used to) high precision. For me, it's like having to use a phone keyboard over a regular one. I touch type in the 120+ range, and having to rely on autocorrect that is wrong 50%+ of the time is extremely inefficient. In a similar sense, just knowing that you can mouse 'better' and having to rely on something that just isn't right really bothers me.

I feel like the location of the sensor may be a little off where it 'feels right' as well, so the mouse cursor behaves slightly different than you'd expect. This is similar to having used centered mouse balls/optical sensors all your life, then switching to a mouse that has it off center under your trigger finger, or something.

This spire mouse looks kind of cheap, tbh. There aren't even any details on the sensor. I have an Anker upright model from Amazon and it has back/forwards buttons:
http://www.amazon.com/Anker%C2%AE-Ergonomic-Optical-Vertical-Buttons/dp/B00FPAVUHC/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1397427788&sr=1-2&keywords=anker+ergo

I'm not sure if it's really helping my wrist, but my issues are on the ulnar side of the wrist, not the generic carpal tunnel issues.

With regards to 'shark fin looking mice', You give this a try for $13 - https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Ergonomic-Optical-Vertical-Buttons/dp/B00FPAVUHC

It's been a relief to my wrist.

Might want to look at ergonomic mice, as the way they are held only the length of your fingers really matter.

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https://www.amazon.com/Anker-AK-98ANWVM-UBA-Wireless-Vertical-Ergonomic/dp/B00BIFNTMC/

Wired version: https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Ergonomic-Optical-Vertical-Buttons/dp/B00FPAVUHC

I got this one. They also have a wireless version from this brand that's the Amazon Choice.