Q: Soreness and numbness in fingertips from trackpad

I have never posted on Apple communities but this problem has made me sign up just to comment on this problem.  Eric - I posted my complaint and hope that others will do so too. 

This is ridiculous, that a company such as Apple would allow this to happen, but worse, not fix the problem once they were aware of it.  I even went to a neurologist to see if I had some beginning horrible disease.  I have purchased a keyboard, mouse, switched fingers, hands, etc., but it defeats the purpose of having a laptop if you cannot use the built in keyboard and track pad.  I am extremely disappointed and hope that Apple reads their supporters posts.  PLEASE DO SOMETHING!!!!

Here is my post to feedback.

I have all apple products.  Recently, I switched to Mac Book Pro  Retina Display from PC. If I had known that I would have a constantly sore index finger and thumb from using the track pad, I would NEVER have purchased this computer.  I have used my PC's track pad for years (25 years...) and never have had a problem.  What is it with Mac book Pro that causes this problem?  PLEASE FIX IT OR DEVELOP SOMETHING I CAN BUY TO ALLEIATE THE PROBLEM.

Hey, this issue is real. I personally experienced it. So, first, you're not alone!

I tried using the Trackpad using those special Gloves I found on Amazon, but it didn't help much.

So, the only thing working in my case, is the use of a Wireless (or even Wired will work) Mouse. It isn't that good, but still saves us from the health hazard.

For the record, that sensation was worse. It made me think so many stupid things.

I even shared a detailed information on this topic over my blog here. http://how2this.com/2015/fingertips-pain-caused-trackpad-macbook/45/

I am having a similar problem. May as you a couple questions about what you experienced? Thank you for reading.

I have this issue as well and is getting worse - any solutions working out there?

RSIs can occur with any repetitive movement. And mine have never gone away; if I do too much text entry, I get soreness in my cubical tunnels. At one point it was bad enough that I also had numbness in my little finger and ring finger. It was hard to sleep because I had to keep my arms straight. Grip strengthening exercises helped some, but only a very sizable reduction in keyboard use, with frequent breaks when I did type, helped. I also had tennis elbow from the old late 80s one-button mouse, and the beginnings of carpal tunnel soreness. I had to alter my habits and invest in ergonomic mice (Contour Design makes the best ergonomic mice).

Those of you who have pain from trackpad use need to find ways to adjust your computer use. A good mouse is the easiest potential fix, even if it means you can't do as much work away from a desk.

if I do too much text entry, I get soreness in my cubical tunnels.

Dang typo: I meant to say that I had pain in the cubital tunnels (elbow to hand). Cubicles cause other types of pain and numbness…

I'm getting this from using the magic mouse too - very sensitive fingertips

Think I preferred the track wheel - which I know had other, but less painful, problems .

I'm trying using talcum powder at the moment to see if that alleviates it a bit.

It's as a previous poster said - our fingers are designed for gripping not sliding

Someone else also noted that this complaint only seems to pop up in regards to Apple products

- googling for answers doesn't really point to any other specific company.

This problem has been coming up for years now - still no improvement?!.

For anyone following there is another thread here Re: How can I stop trackpad from hurting/burning my fingertips?

Pam