Fibromyalgia needs a warm computer mouse & mouse pad
Judy Quinn, Racine Wisconsin, has suffered from fibromyalgia for many years, she also suffers from arthritis of the thumb joint. Recently Judy had surgery on her right hand….the hand that she uses the computer mouse. Judy is a library cataloger and works on the computer all day. She uses ValueRays® infrared heated warm mouse and the warm mouse pad inside the Mouse Hand Warmer®. Read Judy's story here....~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Fibromyalgia & Arthritis Linked To Computer Problems
by Sandy Robinson
Research published in the May issue of Arthritis Care & Research reports that people who have Fibromyalgia and/or arthritis who experience discomfort or problems working on the computer contribute to work limitations. This study consisted of 359 patients who suffer from either rheumatoid arthritis, Fibromyalgia or osteoarthritis who all completed a survey about their computer use, specific problems while using certain computer equipment & discomfort. The data was analyzed by Nancy Baker & colleagues at the University of Pittsburgh in PA.
The researchers found that 76.5% of the study participants reported experiencing discomfort using at least one piece of computer equipment. Almost 55% of participants reported having discomfort with computer chair use. Other items reported to cause discomfort include the computer mouse, keyboard and monitor.
The investigators found that Fibromyalgia patients reported experiencing more severe discomfort, more problems, and more significant limitations related to computer use than people with the arthritic conditions.
The study authors stated:
“The ability to use a computer appears to be one method to prevent work limitations and eventual work disability, as well as a vital tool for both work and home activities. Therefore, health professionals must work with people with arthritis to identify problems experienced during computer use and implement computer workstation modifications to ensure safe, effective, and comfortable use of all computer equipment.”
by Sandy Robinson
Research published in the May issue of Arthritis Care & Research reports that people who have Fibromyalgia and/or arthritis who experience discomfort or problems working on the computer contribute to work limitations. This study consisted of 359 patients who suffer from either rheumatoid arthritis, Fibromyalgia or osteoarthritis who all completed a survey about their computer use, specific problems while using certain computer equipment & discomfort. The data was analyzed by Nancy Baker & colleagues at the University of Pittsburgh in PA.
The researchers found that 76.5% of the study participants reported experiencing discomfort using at least one piece of computer equipment. Almost 55% of participants reported having discomfort with computer chair use. Other items reported to cause discomfort include the computer mouse, keyboard and monitor.
The investigators found that Fibromyalgia patients reported experiencing more severe discomfort, more problems, and more significant limitations related to computer use than people with the arthritic conditions.
The study authors stated:
“The ability to use a computer appears to be one method to prevent work limitations and eventual work disability, as well as a vital tool for both work and home activities. Therefore, health professionals must work with people with arthritis to identify problems experienced during computer use and implement computer workstation modifications to ensure safe, effective, and comfortable use of all computer equipment.”
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"ValueRays® infrared heated warm mouse and the warm mouse pad inside the Mouse Hand Warmer®"
Thanks for the information. I'm really going to get these devices. I have fibromyalgia. Makes it hard to use the computer sometimes. I think the infrared heat will work great for me, too.
Judy, thanks for sharing your story. I work at a library and use the computer all day, too. I think a warm mouse will work great for our library, too. Thanks.
Is there a cure for fibromyalgia? My friend has had it for the major part of her life and it's really a horrible illness. Does anyone know??? I am going to get her the valuerays warm mouse and warm mouse pad as a gift. I think she already has the mouse hand warmer because she showed it to me. It's the gray blanket in the photo. She'll love the other USB heaters, too. Thanks for the post.
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Judy: I'm happy to hear the warm mouse and warm mouse pad set helped you. I'm going to get it now for sure. Thanks, Mildred
I have fibromyalgia and the heated warm computer mouse has totally changed my work day. I NO LONGER DEAL WITH STRESS OF MY ILLNESS! It's WONDERFUL!
This warm computer mouse solved many of my stressful problems at work. It takes the edge off the pain. Thank you.
Judy, thanks for sharing your story about fibromyalgia. I have chronic pain and deal with it on a daily basis. I use infrared heat, too. Never knew it was avaialble for computer. Thanks!
Judy: Thank you for sharing your fibromyalgia story and thanks for the feedback about the warm computer mouse. I like the idea of using a warm computer mouse. My mouse hand is always cold. I suffer from fibro too. I think the warm computer mouse would really help me, too. Thanks.
I think living in Wisconsin is testimonial enough that the warm computer mouse is the answer to heat deprived people during winter
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