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leg pain when doing typing


Posted: Jan 25, 2011

Does anyone else get leg cramping/aching while they type??

I used to get them when I started and then it went away, but lately its been getting me again especially in my upper outer thigh. Its not so much an instant leg cramp sensation, just more of a achy feeling (like if you're on a plane) that does go away after I stand up.  Any suggestions??

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leg pain - Viva

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Do you own one of those big stability balls? You can sit on one at the computer....though I don't know if it would bother you in regard to use of the foot pedal.

It almost sounds like - cindy

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you might have some trochanteric bursitis. I get this from the repetative action of using the foot pedal. I have to get an injection in the hip in the greater trochanter (the pain radiates into the thigh) to help. I can not take anti-inflammatories. You can try conservative measures, like anti-inflammatories on a regular basis for a week or so, ice and/or heat, and look up exercises for greater trochanteric bursitis online. If this does not help, you might want to see your doctor to either get an injection and/or an order for physical therapy. I feel your pain. Hope this helps.

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