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Date: 23.05.2012
From: toni lawton

Subject: Rheumatoid Arth. Knuckle Joints

I am finding it almost impossible to use my laptop now - I have to spend more time correcting my typing than original. It is ridiculous I am very much involved as Secretary of a few charities and need to be able to type. Has anyone had a knuckle replacement or ? three of my fingers particularly will no longer find the keys - Got to do something ! Please anyone, any advice or experience
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Date: 23.05.2012
From: bsk

Subject: Re: Rheumatoid Arth. Knuckle Joints

What about getting voice recognition software? Arthritis Care have some info on how to get advice on this on their website - links above.
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Date: 24.05.2012
From: Chris

Subject: Re: Rheumatoid Arth. Knuckle Joints

Would an ergonomic keyboard help?
Looking at hand position and wrist rests etc might help a little too.
I've had a few bouts of athritic fingers whilst working in IT and didnt find it too much of a problem, however i presume as a secretary your fingers are a blur... high words/minute.

Sorry i can't think of anything else, good luck.
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Date: 24.05.2012
From: Colin W

Subject: Re: Rheumatoid Arth. Knuckle Joints

hi toni , would consider the advice above , if you got RA , try get them to look at your medication & get it better under control
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Date: 24.05.2012
From: Chris

Subject: Re: Rheumatoid Arth. Knuckle Joints

Didn't notice the 'laptop' bit last night.
Laptops are notoriously hard to type on, amazing that you've been doing it for so long. You can 'plug' a proper keyboard into them. If space is an issue there are 'roll up keyboards' also now.
Typing that phrase into google yields some results in amazon.. hmmm only 7 pounds.
Still worth shopping around to find a decent solution for you.
Best of luck.
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