RSI

[jaguar]

Since there are plenty of fellow geeks here someone might be able to point me in the right direction. Since feb or so this year I've been moving around a lot and mostly working on a laptop either on flat desks or on my lap, both of which I know are godawful egronomically. over the last month I've developed a dull growing ache in my right wrist that seems to be getting worse. I don't think it's carpal tunnel syndrome - the symptoms don't entirely fit but it is certainly some from of RSI.


As someone that does a lot of computer work and am about to start doing a lot more the whole thing is rather scary, when I'm not on the computer I'm often drawing or shooting (film not lead), all of which involve a lot of hand work. I'm about to move and will do my vest to ensure my premanant setup is as egonomically sound as possible but considering the situation at the moment, what is the best course of action? If i just stop using a computer for a month will it go away? Should I consult a doctor? Specialist? Anyone else gone though this? I've started doing some exercises that are certainly doing something - my right wrist hurts like hell when I hold my arm out straight and try and get my fingers vertical, my left does not. Any other exercises?