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spoontee Author

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12 points

Hands go numb, tingle from trackpad

I have used computers for my job for over 20 years. I've had PC notebook computers practically attached to my hip since I can remember. In May I purhcased my first Mac laptop (Macbook Air). In general, I love it. However, about a week after getting the Mac I noticed my fingers and hands going numb. Mostly in my right hand (mouse hand) but I also noticed I would subconciously switch mousing to my left hand as I got fatigued in my right. i've never experienced anything like this before. It has gotten so bad my hands and arms are numb hours after I stop using the Mac. It was keeping me awake at night. This symptom goes away if I stop using the Mac for a few days, however, it never goes completely away. Lately i've been noticing I can actually feel the tingle begin as I touch the track pad; like a small electrical signal is travelling in my hands. Am I the only person experiencing this? I know this sounds crazy, but it is real. Please help.

MacBook Air, OS X Mountain Lion

Posted on Jul 27, 2012 7:56 PM

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spoontee Author

Level 1

12 points

Posted on Sep 25, 2012 5:42 PM

I have the very same problem ... I can come back days later and feel it instantly. For me, however, it appears to be cumulative. That is, the longer I spend on the computer, the longer it takes to "recover."

I wish someone from Apple from comment on this and provide some answers. If i have a defective macbook, I want it fixed. If my health is being harmed from the use of my macbook, I want answers!!!!

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Sep 8, 2015 4:09 AM in response to urbanfirefly

I am having same issue on my mac. Numbness and tingly feeling after a 3-4hours of use. I ma now switching to external mouse and keyboard. Can some one respond to this issue!

cabakroll

Level 3

840 points

Sep 8, 2015 4:51 AM in response to dramab0y1

is you power outlet is properly grounded?

Dec 11, 2015 2:23 PM in response to _mouse

Guys, this is clearly an EMF sensitivity issue. You need to find an old wired 'ball' mouse with a wired keyboard and stop using wifi, touch screens or laptops in close proximity.

E-Smith

Level 1

8 points

Aug 25, 2016 7:00 AM in response to narco1978

OH, well that couldn't be any more clear, since everyone knows exactly what EMF means. Thank you so much.

Aug 25, 2016 7:21 AM in response to E-Smith

E-Smith wrote:

OH, well that couldn't be any more clear, since everyone knows exactly what EMF means. Thank you so much.

It's also nonsense. There is no such thing as "emf sensitivity".

Oct 14, 2016 2:57 PM in response to Cicer

Cicer wrote:

It does feel like an electromagnetic tingling whenever I glide my finger along the trackpad.

Your fingertips have no sensory mechanism for sensing magnetism of any kind.

Cicer

Level 1

14 points

Nov 4, 2016 4:01 AM in response to IdrisSeabright

Right, after talking with a physicist, I realized that perhaps it has more to do with the static electricity affecting my nerves?

Oct 18, 2017 7:15 PM in response to theoinwa

How long did it take for the covers to make a difference? I did the same thing a few days ago, and the burning and tingling is still happening.

Oct 18, 2017 7:27 PM in response to urbanfirefly

Did the grounding mat work for you? I'm desperate! Thanks for updating...

Hands go numb, tingle from trackpad