Iphone hurts my hand

puna128 wrote:

it is not carpal tunnel and even if I don’t hold my phone, place it on a surface and type I can feel the pain. It has something to do with what is being emitted from phone. If someone places the phone in my hand and it is on, I can’t stand the pain. It is only when the phone is on and it could be either hand. I don’t have to be actively typing or making any motions with my hand.

Sorry, but no.

The iphone does not emit any ionizing radiation. What you’re describing is what’s commonly referred to as RF Hypersensitivity.

It doesn’t exist. It has been proven not to exist in multiple double-blind studies. The entire concept is base don junk science.

Go see your doctor. If your doctor can’t diagnose the problem, ask for a referral to a specialist.

My spouse has the same issue. She always wants the biggest screen and started experiencing numbness, tingling and some pain/discomfort. She was diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome from repetitive motion. She wears a brace on her left hand and has learned to use her right hand more.

Please make an appointment with your primary care physician and get a referral to an orthopedist. Good luck and please let us know how it works out for you.

So, your doctor did not refer you to an orthopedic specialist? If not, why not?

My wife had the same problem. Turns out that she was holding the phone too tightly even though she swore she wasn't.

The orthopedist....who mentioned that he has seen other patients with the same complaint.....told her to place the phone on a table and use it that way as much as possible. The problem went away quickly.

Please, don't waste your time thinking that this is an Apple issue. If it were, the forums would be flooded with posts and you would see stories on the evening news.

"It has something to do with what is being emitted from phone."

No it most certainly does not. That’s a long debunked conspiracy theory based on junk science. All manner of people claim to be sensitive to RF (radio frequencies ) like WiFi, various electrical signals and such but it’s simply not the case. Apple does not need to address anything. You need to see a specialist.

It’s not an Apple issue; it is a symptom of Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI) or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). You should see an orthopedist, preferably one who specializes in hands.

I have been experiencing hand pain, numbness, and tingling.

What did your doctor say when you visited his / her office?

So, where is the diagnosis? How do you know it’s not? My spouse is a retired nurse. She said it wasn’t carpal tunnel until two doctors diagnosed her and she saw the X-rays and ultrasound sounds. A simple glove resolved the issue.

Why don’t you want a diagnosis from a medical professional?

Make an appointment with your doctor or a neurologist to discuss this.

You are reporting a pain problem, yet you will not see your doctor or a specialist. Why?

You are not going to get an answer that you like from this support site. Perhaps you should try another.