Looking to buy Kinesis ergo keyboard and question for Kinesis users.

Posted by KyKeys on July 19, 2004 at 11:34:31

I have been experiening a great deal of shoulder and elbow pain with transcription to the point of physical therapy and antiinflammatories. I have always been so careful to avoid carpal tunnel problems, but it's my ulnar nerve that is giving me fits. It seems that most ergo keyboards are geared for those with carpal tunnel problems instead of ulnar neuritis.

For those that have this keyboard, does it alleviate shoulder problems? I have tried the Microsoft Elite and it made the pain much worse..

I would really like to try the Kinesis keyboard, but am afraid that after making a $300 investment, it won't alleviate my shoulder pain. Therefore, I would love to buy a used one just to see if this helps.

I would love to hear some suggestions about other keyboards as well from anyone who has experienced shoulder/elbow problems.

If I can't find a solution, I'm afraid I'm going to have to change careers.

Thanks!

Follow Ups:

• I have ulnar entrapment at the elbow and--sm - Kinesis user 23:13:22 07/19/04 (3)
  • Thank you! more... - KyKeys 20:08:48 07/20/04 (2)
    • If you buy directly from Kinesis, I believe they have a..SM - Kinesis user 04:02:03 07/22/04 (1)
      • What about refurbished?? - KyKeys 14:26:01 07/22/04 (0)
• My email address - KyKeys 11:36:06 07/19/04 (0)