You may notice that your hands are usually cold due to poor circulation.  Mines were as I suffered through RSI.  I leard from my hand therapist that I could wear gloves most of the time to warm up my hands and improve circulation. No need to any special RSI glove, any glove will do.

American Journal of Roentgenology has a good article covering computer ergonomics and Carpal Tunnel Syndrom.  The diagrams show exactly what type of situations you should avoid.

photo credit: Okko Pyykkö

I have read many sites and books that suggest that taking vitamin supplements may help RSIs such has carpal tunnel syndrome.  I took a B complex as I was recovering and cannot say that did much but the placebo effect works well. As long as your doctor says it is ok, why not ensure you are getting enough vitamins.

NIH does mention that “some studies show that vitamin B⁶ (pyridoxine) supplements may ease the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome”

The Kinesis Freestyle solo is a low cost split ergonomic keyboard.  It allows you to detach each side and position it independently.

The goal is to have each wrist on top of the keyboard without twisting the wrist.  Everyone has a slightly different distance between each hand, so this allow independent positioning.

Office Master makes the Discovery DB96 computer chair that I use.  It has a unique pear shaped back shape that forces me to sit correctly.  It is also fully adjustable.  Check it out at your local store.