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Needing advice on desk setup - Cloverport

Posted: Mar 29, 2011

For some reason I have recently become very, very uncomfortable at my desk. My right leg is always hurting, falling asleep, or getting a charlie horse as I type. I have a cordless mouse so I can switch hands, but it doesn't seem to matter, as both shoulders hurt from using it. Also, my butt goes numb - LOL. I really enjoy being a transcriptionist, but I cannot handle the discomfort much longer. I have a very good chair and a fairly new desk. Again, this just started within the past 2 weeks or so, and I have been transcribing for over 20 years. I never had much of a problem before this. I do get up and walk around, but it seems within 5 minutes after sitting back down, the aches and pains start up again. I am always fidgeting in my chair and cannot get comfortable. Of course, my production is suffering because of this. Any suggestions?

Sounds like sciatica or maybe you have a pinched nerve -sm - INKMT

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I had a sciatic "attack" a few months ago, though thought I'd die from the pain. It was my left leg and I could not sit without horrible shooting pain in my leg and lower back/pelvis, so just quit work for the night that particular day, took 600 mg of Motrin and got a good nights sleep. Felt loads better the next day and luckily have been fine since (did a lot of driving that day --stick with lots of shifting with the left leg--then tons of walking too that day). But hurt too much to sit, lying down and standing was fine though. ---Did you make any changes, however small, change the height of your chair or keyboard angle, shifted your weight more to one side, had a leg tucked, working more than usual, etc. There has to be a trigger, find it and fix it. Otherwise rest as much as you can and take Motrin. Good luck.

maybe.... - gertie

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could it be the "newer" desk? maybe it's just me, but if anything is slightly off..then I'm off - i was having similar issues and it ended up that when we moved my office, the floor wasn't level and withing a few weeks i started getting aches, pains, etc...also if someone sits in my chair and moves it up or down, even slightly, i'm off....is ANYTHING different? or..well...it could be just par for the course..my body has definately felt the effects of MT'ing....who'd have thought there would be any...but there sure as heck IS! LOL

back problems - Trollbaby

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A chiropractor can fix your problem. You will be amazed at what they can do. Chiropractic care is the best thing that you can do for yourself and your family. They know everything there is to know about the body! I never thought that I would say that until 4 years ago when I had trouble walking. Went to 15 doctors and nobody knew what was wrong until I went to the chiropractor. He knew right away what the problem was. You must find a good one though. Good luck.

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