Hi Bernice:  I've been out of the country and so missed your message until now.  I have a lesser case of fibro than Vicki or Larissa, but I do have a few suggestions to add to their excellent ones.

 

Be sure to check how your computer keyboard is set so the strain on your arms and wrists is not aggravated.  Also, it's a good idea to type for short periods of time, say no more than 20 minutes, and then take a break and rest before typing again.  It also helps to rest your eyes which can be strained by the computer screen

 

I would also agree with Vicki that the braces at night would be a great help.  Larissa's idea of checking out physical therapy exercises for your hands and arms would be a great help though I found out you must keep them up to reap the benefit.  Don't get discouraged if they don't help right away; they will if you keep at them.

 

You also might get some relief from having a doctor prescribe Flexeril.  It's a muscle relaxer which sometimes helps, but don't use it and then try to drive your body too hard or too long.  If you do, the times without the drug will be a misery.  Remember, the inflammation must heal before you can really put in time on the keyboard which is why the use  of Dragonspeak and recorders to get down your ideas are such good ones.

 

Good luck and let us know how you do with these suggestions.

 

Carol Jo Kachmar

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