Gamer problems: nerve damage

[rockmedved]

Anyone else's index finger has been going numb lately from pressing RT on a 360 gamepad?

[HOT DOG]

Originally posted by rockmedved:

Anyone else's index finger has been going numb lately from pressing RT on a 360 gamepad?

Did you carefully read the fine print?

[Kr.]

Originally posted by rockmedved:

Anyone else's index finger has been going numb lately from pressing RT on a 360 gamepad?

Happens to me while playing the PS4, I take a 10 mins breaks every 30 mins tho

[rockmedved]

Originally posted by Kr.:

Originally posted by rockmedved:

Anyone else's index finger has been going numb lately from pressing RT on a 360 gamepad?

Happens to me while playing the PS4, I take a 10 mins breaks every 30 mins tho

Playing lots of racing or shooter games, I assume?

[Autistic Whales]

Nope, the only thing that ever haooens is I get a headache and feel sick after playing a game but that is very very very rare.

[pipagao]

I'm not a console peasant

[Kr.]

Originally posted by rockmedved:

Originally posted by Kr.:

Happens to me while playing the PS4, I take a 10 mins breaks every 30 mins tho

Playing lots of racing or shooter games, I assume?

GTA V mainly driving around so yeah, lol

[Commander Makara]

Originally posted by "Health & Safety support for XBox":

Health warnings
Musculoskeletal disorders
As with many activities, you may experience occasional discomfort in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck or other parts of your body when playing video games. However, if you experience persistent or recurring discomfort, pain, throbbing, aching, tingling, numbness, burning sensation or stiffness, DO NOT IGNORE THESE WARNING SIGNS. PROMPTLY SEE A QUALIFIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, even if symptoms occur when you are not playing a video game.
Symptoms such as these can be associated with painful and sometimes permanently disabling injuries or disorders of the nerves, muscles, tendons, blood vessels and other parts of the body. These musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) include carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis, vibration syndromes and other conditions.
While researchers are not yet able to answer many questions about MSDs, there is general agreement that many factors may be linked to their occurrence. These include: medical and physical conditions, stress and how one copes with it, overall health and how a person positions and uses his or her body during work and other activities (including playing a video game).
Because there are a variety of factors that may contribute to MSDs, this guide cannot provide everything you need to know to prevent an MSD. For some people, following the suggestions may reduce their risk of sustaining an MSD. For others, it may not. However, many people are likely to experience greater comfort when following these suggestions.
Keep in mind that this guide is not a substitute for the advice of a qualified health professional. If you have questions about how your own lifestyle, activities or medical or physical condition may be related to MSDs, see a qualified health professional.

[Duckilous]

Originally posted by 1 share = 1 prayer:

I'm not a console peasant

Using a controller does not make you a console peasant.
Please learn the proper definition of it before you bloody use it.

[rockmedved]

Originally posted by John Trawn:

Lookup some stretches, but if it's really painful you should probably talk to a doctor to figure out the best thing and don't risk hurting yourself further. Take care.:wololo:

Aw, thanks man <3

I'm retraining myself to use middle fingers for triggers, doing well so far! But yeah, gonna have to talk to a doctor if it gets worse.

[Alaskan Catfish Hike]

Seriously, who plays for that long?

[chiefputsa☒lag]

prepare for carpal tunnel syndrome (wrist pain) by typist, athletes, gamers...

[zert]

Originally posted by Duckface:

Originally posted by 1 share = 1 prayer:

I'm not a console peasant

Using a controller does not make you a console peasant.
Please learn the proper definition of it before you bloody use it.

Found the console peasant

[Zireth]

Not me for I have no idea what that item is.

[CrOwn]

Hasn't happened to me yet other than the occasional pinky throbbing and aching at the knuckles because of the way I hold controllers. A similar thing happens to my pinky when I'm writing. I do get achy eyes after playing video games for too long, though I suppose that happens to everyone.

[chiefputsa☒lag]

Originally posted by Tessa K. Pegram:

Seriously, who plays for that long?

i just remembered a thread by someone who claimed of not sleeping for 15 days straight.
if that person can remain awake that long, then someone can play games for more than 4 hours.