Wrist Pain

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Wrist Pain: Prevention

To prevent carpal tunnel syndrome:

• Avoid or reduce repetitive wrist movements (like typing, painting, driving, sewing, or playing racquetball).
• Adjust your keyboard so that you do not have to bend your wrist upward while typing.
• Keep your mousepad parallel to your keyboard so that you don't have to reach up and extend your wrist to use it.
• Take frequent breaks from activities that require wrist movement.
• Work with an occupational therapist.

To prevent gout attacks:

• Limit alcohol intake.
• Lose weight if you are overweight.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Reduce the amount of liver, ancovies, sardines, and herring that you eat.
• Medications may be prescribed by your doctor.

Losing weight can help prevent osteoarthritis as well.