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kidquotes Author

Level 1

28 points

How can I stop trackpad from hurting/burning my fingertips?

I have tried everything to stop my fingertips from having a burning, raw sensation when using a trackpad, including:

-using lotion

-putting a screen protector over the pad

-adjusting the pad preferences to tap instead of clicking

-switch to another laptop

If I attach a mouse, I don't have pain, but as soon as I switch back to the trackpad, I feel the raw burning sensation on my fingertips and thumb. Since the whole point of owning a laptop is to *not* use a mouse, I'd prefer to be able to work on my *lap*

I feel like I need a protector, like gloves on my fingertips -- but the trackpad won't work with gloves on

Mac OS X (10.3)

Posted on Jan 14, 2012 2:30 PM

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kidquotes Author

Level 1

28 points

Posted on Feb 10, 2013 5:31 PM

I SOLVED IT!!!

I bought these touchscreen gloves (for people who need to use cell phones in cold weather) and cut off all the fingers except the thumb and first finger. PROBLEM solved. I have 4 pairs of these all over the house. Hurrah!!! Also, since you only need to use one glove, you can just buy 2 pair for $10 and get 4 gloves. There are other ones on Amazon too. I think the official name are "touchscreen gloves"

Life has changed for me. Now I can work all day.

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Feb 24, 2016 3:29 PM in response to Rae2Rae2

This is me too. It's gone too far. Stayed off the notebook for 2 weeks and they barely started to feel a bit better. I can use a pen for about 5 minutes now.

Feb 24, 2016 3:42 PM in response to ConorjW

It's not the skin but the underneath connective tissues. It feels as if my nails are being pulled off or that I've slammed my fingers in a drawer.

ConorjW

Level 1

14 points

Feb 24, 2016 4:50 PM in response to pnut91red

Is it only apples new or old trackpads? only Macs? do other computers and iPhones or other phones do this?

Mar 2, 2016 10:21 AM in response to Peggy4th

Thank you Peggy4th .. any information you can give me would be appreciated.

Peggy4th

Level 1

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Mar 3, 2016 2:22 PM in response to pnut91red

Okay, thanks for your interest. I'll get some links together for you.

May 29, 2016 6:51 PM in response to pnut91red

Hello!

I have an update for everyone. It still hurts when I use a trackpad, so I use a mouse.

BUT, my father bought me a Microsoft Arc mouse, which is awesome because it's comfortable to use, but do you see the scroll thing in the middle? It's flat, and as it turns out, it hurts my fingers just like the trackpad! My father bought it as a Christmas present so I didn't have a chance to try it before buying it, but it's impossible for me to scroll with it. One day I didn't have gloves on and I just pushed through the pain because I really needed to scroll and hours later I was having jabbing pains all the way through my my finger pad to my nail and then nerve pain up until my elbow.

So, it's NOT JUST MACS!!! At least for me. I'm glad I'm not the only crazy one with this issue, thanks everyone for the support!

Sep 13, 2016 9:13 PM in response to shamguy4

I'm with you. Lets get a crowdfunding project going. People should absolutely report the issues too.

Aug 15, 2017 3:24 AM in response to anwla

Was so happy to read your problem, I have had it for 2 years, both iPad and iPhone.

What do I do to solve it?

It's very bad, the burning and stinging.

Aug 15, 2017 3:31 AM in response to far.out.at.sea

I am suffering this now, the burning is terrible, what did you do?

Aug 16, 2017 7:06 AM in response to KSRedelfs

What gloves please. Abbreviation?

I am really suffering, the burning is shocking, I even feel ill at times

rac51

Level 1

4 points

Oct 28, 2017 10:39 AM in response to missworld35

Are you still using the same bluetooth mouse and is it preventing the fingertip burning issue. If so can you tell me what make and model the mouse is. Thanks

Dec 3, 2017 3:19 PM in response to FredAdy

So how are your levels of vitamin B12, B6? What about Vitamin D and Vitamin C? Any neurological problems? Peripheral Vascular disease? Micro-cuts on the tips of the fingers as reported by one user?

How can I stop trackpad from hurting/burning my fingertips?