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Cold hands - shiverrr

Posted: Nov 07, 2011

I'm finding that my hands are freezing these days when i type and it really slows down my typing. i work in room that is not that well heated, but not freezing either. does anyone have any ideas for me?

Proper Typing Form - MT

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You may not be using proper form when typing. Improper form cuts off circulation. Make sure your hands are straight (not winged out to the sides and wrists not drooped down.) Think of it this way. You don't want to see any wrinkles in the wrist (other than aging wrinkes, that is).

When I changed my form, my fingers became nice and toasty warm again.

Cold fingers - anon

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They do sell heated keyboards - just do a search for them.

Buy a pair of $1 knitted gloves and cut the ends of the fingers out. - Works great for me!

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:)

I love the Foxgloves Original - sm

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My Foxgloves have totally saved me.
They are a beautifully-fitting glove with great fit and dexterity.

I am typing with them right now (!)because it's kind of chilly and my fingertips also can become numb.

One of the best purchases I have ever made.

I use them for driving, dog-walking, hiking, and they come in cool colors. And they are the best gardening gloves I have ever had.

Hope this helps!

http://shop.foxglovesinc.com/category_s/42.htm

Thanks so much for all of the great ideas! - Shivver

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I'm going to try the gloves and typing form. I dont think a heated keyboard would do much for me...

space heater - sm

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I keep a small space heater on my desk pointed right at my keyboard.

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