The Pen Again is a low cost ergonomic pen that I tried out at a store this weekend. It feels pretty good in the hand.

The key is to make a pen so the grip point is large.  I have taken a regular pen and put some rubber insulation around it to make it much fatter and hence easier to grip.

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”