Cold hands using a computer mouse

[Mirv]

What do people use to keep their hands in particular their fingers from freezing when using the computer mouse? I have tried fingerless gloves, heated gloves but they burn the back of my hand, heated mouse mat cover but doesn't work , keeping my wrists warm, alternating hand warmers and mouse etc. Has anyone tried a heat lamp? Any other suggestions?

[CarolMcl]

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[Fishie1]

I have silver gloves which are very fine, really a liner glove but good for using indoors.

[JodieBells]

Same here! I use an electric radiator at my desk

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[Redcurrant7]

Hi Mirv.

I have systemic sclerosis too and work as a health and safety adviser.

Your employer has a duty to reasonably adjust your workplace to make you more comfortable. If you struggle using the computer mouse because it's too cold then you can request a heatable mouse and heatable keyboard.

I personally have a heatable mouse (not mouse pad) which helps me massively. The mouse comes with 3 buttons (heat off, little heat, full heat). This was a game changer for me. I even take my mouse home when I work from home....

[LadyTrundle in reply to Redcurrant7]

Never heard of a heatable mouse Tell me more - eg make? Compatible with Apple Mac? How fab!

[Mirv in reply to Redcurrant7]

Thank you for your reply. Work would be fine if I asked for a heatable mouse, it's just that I don't know what exists. I have tried things on my own but not very effective at all. Will have another search online.

[LadyTrundle]

I find that the silver gloves alone rarely cut it with me, even indoors! I too thought about a heat lamp for computer work and for making food but was strongly advised against - dangerous to have it too close for very long at all.

I sometimes put on the fan heater and make sure my whole little office is super warm ( I work from home by myself in a very small room which helps). Or I wear these heated glovesdesigned4inspiration.com/en... - the touchscreen ones as they are thinner - with the silver gloves from SRUK over the top (and/or rubber gloves for food prep). Three heat settings so I can have them just ticking over on the lowest setting to keep the blood flow up.

Also, try learning all the voice commands on your computer. Found in Settings - Accessibility, usually. Then you can do most of your work by voice, and just whip out your hand from it's cosy place to correct the typos and do the odd keystroke needed on top.

[Mirv in reply to LadyTrundle]

Thanks, I will look more closely at the settings on my computer. Daunting to try and work that way but will need to spend the time and learn.

[skylark15]

Hi, Mirv. I use gloves with screen-touch areas on the fingertips, and they have really helped.

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