Possibly developing RSI in my wrist - help!

[Dale Dough]

I use the lightest mouse I could find (with a cord, no batteries). It has a high resolution, and I set my pointer speed to maximum to minimize movement. Alas, sitting behind my computer the whole day still starts to take its toll. Mostly the multitabling.

Problem is, I don't really want to give up the multitabling long-term - I've taken many breaks (mainly due to running bad) and the pain (if you can call it that - still early stages) always got less, but if I get back at it it comes back. WTF do I do about it? Is there like a 'perfect solution' mouse that will allow continuting heavy computer usage?

How do other high-volume players deal with this? What about gamers? I have considered a trackball, but whenever I've used one (few times in my life) I was always a LOT slower and less accurate. Is this something you get used to?

FWIW I think the rest of my setup is, ergonomics wise, pretty decent. Keep my wrist straight etc.

[jah7_fsu1]

How hard would it be to switch to your opposite hand and use the mouse? I'm horrid with my left hand and I just switched and think I could use the mouse pretty well with it...it might take a little getting used to, but you really need to give your wrist some time off if it's hurting like that and that would be one good way.