Yes it would, any program requiring precision control with the mouse can
cause it cause you are really cramped controlling it then. A better solution
is to use the right tool for the job, like using a tablet (from wacom or
something) for painting an d photo retouching.
Raymon
On 7/6/06, Joey Cagle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Sorry to hear about this. However, would the same thing not happen if you
> were using Photoshop or Paint Shop Pro?
>
> Joey
>
> On Fri, 07 Jul 2006 11:13:41 +0800, Hector Noriega <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
>
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > This might be a common experience (or a well-known fact) among GIMP
> > users. I just want to say that I just recovered from De Quervain's
> > disease after an intensive week using GIMP. I'm not familiar with the
> > new versions of this software, but mine requires keeping both my thumb
> > and index finger pressed against the mouse while painting and retouching
> > pictures. I did this for 4-5 days, 3-4 non-interrupted hours a day. I
> > ended up with a strong pain in my wrist due to the inflammed tendons at
> > the base of my thumb (De Quervain's disease). My right hand was
> > practically inoperational for 2 1/2 months. A corticosteroid injection
> > and a constant routine of ice and medication saved me from a wrist
> > surgery. I could not believe a mouse could induce such damage to my hand
> > while using GIMP.
> >
> > H. Noriega
> >
> >
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