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Ask HN: wrist pain 17 years ago

In 2003 I started experiencing wrist pain when using mouse. As it became unbearable, this is what I did: - Went to see a doctor, without any results - Switched mouse from right to left hand. It took around 10 days to come to speed with left hand. - Right wrist continued to be painful as soon as I get a mouse with it. It took around 4 years to be able to take mouse with it without pain.

Recently I started to use mouse with right hand again and problem didn't reappear yet.

I am also more aware of the way how I handle the mouse - try not to use a ot of force when handling mouse. Switch to wireless mouse, for example.

It is a trend in everything that surrounds us - cars, fridges, clothes, shoes, buildings - everything is made cheaper. Compare computer case from 1990 and now - modern economy class cases are ultra light. Reason is simple - market doesn't care about 8 or 10 or 12 bit displays, so they are not offered. Cost to the company to introduce them far overweights benefit of selling it to .01% of individuals who care. Or who think that they care.

I am collecting calculators. I own HP-28S, HP-48G, TI-74 and TI-92. In the past I owned an Atari ST and I still remember some M68000 assembly. With me your calculator will never be forgotten - I use all of them periodically and keep fresh batteries in them.