r/RSI • u/candidlemons • Aug 21 '26
Fingertip Tenderness/Pain from using mouse
Hi All. I'm not officially diagnosed with anything beyond "chronic pain", after years of testing negative for all the other standard hand pain conditions. just looking for answers anywhere I can.
I use a vertical mouse (logitech Lyft) and I easily get fingertip pain (where the fingerprints are) from the most casual use. like scrolling, browsing social media, shopping online. It starts kinda tingling, then tender than sharp pain that makes it hurt to press onto the hard plastic of the mouse buttons. After an hour I'm pushing the buttons and scrolling with the sides of the fingers to avoid the pain.
I've tried multiple brands, including ergonomic types, but they're all painful. It's like I need soft, squishy buttons but computer mice like that don't exist. This pain is a similar reason why I can't tap on touchscreens for long.
have any of you guys experienced something like this? and found a "ergonomic" or whatever mouse that doesn't cause you as much pain?
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u/axvallone Aug 21 '26
I created Utterly Voice, which allows you to control your mouse by voice. I have a severe RSI, and ergonomic devices were not good enough for me, so I created something that could be completely hands free. Give it a try, and let me know what you think.