https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/absence-with-official-leave Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:23:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/absence-with-official-leave/page/3#post-777877 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 14:40:36 +0000 Anonymous 777877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh poor, dear Angie! I can only imagine how frustrating this must be for you. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers, and don't worry about a thing because worrying never solved anything. Please concentrate on resting your arm and noshing on that tea and cake. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/absence-with-official-leave/page/3#post-777858 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 14:04:08 +0000 greenglove 777858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happen to stop in and read this- thinking of you and hoping you are better soon, sometimes our bodies do tell us we need a break- you certainly deserve one.<br /> I hope you heal quickly and do not feel the need to rush back to typing constantly.<br /> You are missed and loved. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/absence-with-official-leave/page/3#post-777755 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 06:07:28 +0000 Lyn D. 777755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rest-up Angie!<br /> We know you will still be reading heaps so we promise to behave whilst you are absent.<br /> (Have a look at Ana's post about the 72 Y.O. Grandad modelling on his Grandaughter's on-line clothing site-that should cheer you up!)<br /> P.S. Get Rosie to push the buttons on your mouse for you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/absence-with-official-leave/page/2#post-777718 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 03:45:53 +0000 Debora 777718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Please take care, Angie, and rest your arm! Sending you lots of love and well wishes. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/absence-with-official-leave/page/2#post-777705 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 03:09:06 +0000 Deborah 777705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, RSI is awful and you musts look after yourself:). Missing you but of course understand your health and well being must come first. Your in my prayers for a speedy recovery. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/absence-with-official-leave/page/2#post-777620 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 00:54:28 +0000 Jjsloane 777620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie - hope you are mending. I strained my arm this week as well picking up a box. Searing pain up my entire forearm. Vicki's recommendations are good, but I find no matter how I try my arm gets wrapped around my head in the night. Greg can get you fixed with voice recognition s/w I'm sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/absence-with-official-leave/page/2#post-777616 Sun, 18 Nov 2012 00:50:09 +0000 Vicki 777616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Angie, I just saw Suz's comment about you being on the mend and then I found this post. I have been away too long and sometimes I feel like we're related as I had a severe repetitive strain injury from the computer a number of years ago and it can be quite aggravating. Mine was in the ulnar nerve. One recommendation by the medical community, is to sleep with your arms straight and not bent, if you can. To this day, I still tuck them between my legs to keep them in a straightened position. Also, using Dragon Dictation app on your phone and at home will help eliminate a few keystrokes. Hope you feel better soon! Emil Pascarelli, M.D. has a wonderful book on the subject and is the definitive source when it comes to that subject. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Repetitive-Strain-Injury-Computer-Users/dp/0471595330" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Repetiti.....0471595330</a></p> <p>Worth a read or browsing at your local library. Fell better soon! Hugs!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/absence-with-official-leave/page/2#post-774994 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 04:24:30 +0000 Classically Casual 774994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hope you can give your arm lots &amp; lots of rest. I'm sure you and Greg are already doing this, but it's important to set up your computer area as ergonomically as possible so your wrists can be in a neutral position as you type. Wishing you lots of restorative tea &amp; cookies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/absence-with-official-leave/page/2#post-774983 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 04:10:38 +0000 Freckles 774983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry to hear that you are having health issues flare up again and hope you enjoy your forced partial vacation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/absence-with-official-leave/page/2#post-774934 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 03:26:52 +0000 Charmian 774934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yikes! Well, you're doing basically the best you can for your poor wrists by resting them -- best wishes for a speedy recovery!</p> <p>It's worth mentioning that RSI is a chronic issue and you can still be doing damage even when it hasn't hit (or just recently dropped below) the pain threshold. Don't jump back on the forum as soon as the pain goes away! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/absence-with-official-leave/page/2#post-774909 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 02:44:22 +0000 marianna 774909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oy! Take care of yourself, Angie. Wishing you a speedy recovery. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/absence-with-official-leave/page/2#post-774864 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 01:54:58 +0000 Laura 774864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Poor arm and dainty little hands! I hope you will take your time resting your injury, Angie. Ice for the arm and tea and cake as comfort food! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/absence-with-official-leave/page/2#post-774796 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:57:16 +0000 Aida 774796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for letting us know, and I do hope you recover quickly Angie! *hugs and tea* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/absence-with-official-leave/page/2#post-774095 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 04:31:14 +0000 deb 774095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, Modgrl has a very good idea about the voice software. I did permanent damage to the nerves in both hands by over using them. I now use Dragon Naturally Speaking for home and work. I also use a foot mouse. Actually the footmouse helps me the most because there is no clicking for my hands. Here are their sites.</p> <p><a href="http://www.nuance.com/for-individuals/by-product/dragon-for-pc/index.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.nuance.com/for-indi...../index.htm</a><br /> They also have it for Iphone and other pieces of equipment.</p> <p><a href="http://www.fentek-ind.com/FootPedal.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.fentek-ind.com/FootPedal.htm</a></p> <p>If you want more detailed information, contact me. I have been using Dragon and the foot mouse since 2000 and am used at work as the assistive technology expert. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/absence-with-official-leave/page/2#post-774088 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 04:23:22 +0000 cheryl 774088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Feel better soon Angie! Hugs!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/absence-with-official-leave/page/2#post-774081 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 04:04:00 +0000 Sylvia 774081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I feel your pain and have had RSI for years. But I'm keeping it under control which is admirable considering the enormous amount of computer work I do. By coincidence (as I only saw this thread now) I wrote about it on my blog today and it's all about how I prevent and treat my RSI. <a href="http://40plusstyle.com/how-to-prevent-and-treat-rsi/" rel="nofollow">http://40plusstyle.com/how-to-.....treat-rsi/</a> Perhaps there are some tips there that you can use? Feel free to contact me if you have any more questions on this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/absence-with-official-leave/page/2#post-774005 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 02:32:23 +0000 Kari 774005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ouch! Hope that it lets up soon, and not only for the selfish reason of enjoying hearing from you. ;)</p> <p>I prescribe tea (held with the other arm to give you a break) and cuddle time with Rosie.</p> <p>(Do you have Siri on your iPhone? It's definitely imperfect, but when my wrists and fingers were very sore from typing I responded to some blog &amp; forum posts by dictating to my iPhone and correcting only as needed. It took longer but saved me some aches and pains. Just an idea for when you're on the mend but are still needing to baby your arm.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/absence-with-official-leave/page/2#post-774001 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 02:26:08 +0000 Jaime 774001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Please rest your arm! You will be missed terribly, but you have your priorities in order. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/absence-with-official-leave/page/2#post-773988 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 02:12:25 +0000 ElleH 773988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie I'm sorry to hear about that. I will be sending healing energy. Take care:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/absence-with-official-leave/page/2#post-773947 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 01:36:46 +0000 goldenpig 773947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, hugs and healing thoughts headed your way--hope your arm feels better soon! I agree with Rita, look into Dragon or some other dictation software for your blog posts. Or ask for some guest posts from other YLF'ers while you're recovering! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/absence-with-official-leave/page/2#post-773942 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 01:32:16 +0000 anne 773942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dear Angie - I saw your note about this on Suz's thread and of course we understand. Wishing you a speedy recovery! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/absence-with-official-leave/page/2#post-773918 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 01:12:36 +0000 CocoLion 773918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hope you get well soon! You will be missed but I completely understand the need to lay off the typing. I've had bouts with carpal tunnel so I know. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/absence-with-official-leave/page/2#post-773917 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 01:11:29 +0000 Michelle 773917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, don't you worry about a thing other than taking care of you to the best of your ability. I'm glad to hear healing yourself is top priority, as it absolutely should be. I hope Greg and Rosie spoil you rotten while you're recuperating. As for me, I'm sending hugs, virtual pots of tea and a flourless chocolate cake...and I'd send the real thing if I could. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/absence-with-official-leave/page/2#post-773916 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 01:05:37 +0000 pil 773916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I'm sorry to hear your arm is bothering you. I am sending cyber healing vibes your way and my pugs are sending cyber snuggles. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/absence-with-official-leave/page/2#post-773911 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:47:22 +0000 catgirl 773911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hugs to you, Angie - rest up that arm and take care of yourself! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/absence-with-official-leave/page/2#post-773908 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:40:02 +0000 Atlantia 773908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wishing you all the patience you will need to keep yourself still so you can heal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/absence-with-official-leave/page/2#post-773834 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 23:35:37 +0000 merwoman 773834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sending healing thoughts and prayers - rest up dear Angie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/absence-with-official-leave/page/2#post-773821 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 23:25:23 +0000 Mona 773821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hope you feel better, well rested and refreshed soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/absence-with-official-leave/page/2#post-773732 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:31:48 +0000 JenA 773732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Take care of your arm and feel better soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/absence-with-official-leave/page/2#post-773718 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:25:58 +0000 Caro in Oz 773718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More healing vibes coming your way.........take care. </p>