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Q: iPhone 6 plus Hand pain after use

Has anyone else experienced hand pain after using the iPhone 6 Plus?

My husband and I both got new phones this month and I had the 4S while he had the 5 prior to now having these monster 6 Pluses.  We both have experienced hand pain recently, we both think it's from the new phones.  My wrists ache sometimes and my fingers will sometimes go numb after using the phone.  I usually hold it with both hands and use my thumbs to text, if I'm playing a game I'll hold the phone with one hand and use the other to tap the screen. If I use my phone on my desk (not holding it, just having it in front of me, taping it with my fingers) I don't experience hand pain. I'm curious to see if anyone else out there has the same issues.

iPhone 6 Plus, iOS 8.1.3

Posted on Jan 29, 2015 10:33 AM

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  • by ManSinha,

    ManSinha ManSinha Jan 29, 2015 11:12 AM in response to thetonnina
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    Jan 29, 2015 11:12 AM in response to thetonnina

    Not that I know of - but that is why they had two sizes and if you got your phones recently - most carrier shops have them in stores for you to try them on for size

    As stated in the reviews the six plus is not for everyone - the screen is fabulous but there are trade offs as you have mentioned

  • by CaptinSprinklez ,

    CaptinSprinklez CaptinSprinklez Jan 29, 2015 11:14 AM in response to thetonnina
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    Jan 29, 2015 11:14 AM in response to thetonnina

    You may have small hands? That is why it hurts, the 6+ applies a lot of pressure

  • by thetonnina,

    thetonnina thetonnina Jan 29, 2015 11:20 AM in response to CaptinSprinklez
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    Jan 29, 2015 11:20 AM in response to CaptinSprinklez

    No way, my hands are the same size if a little bigger than my husband's... they are a little longer than and a little wider than (when my hand is held with fingers together) the iPhone 6 Plus! I have 7 inches from ring finger tip to wrist and 4 inches from one palm to my thumb... Small hands I do not have!

  • by anypats,Solvedanswer

    anypats anypats Jan 29, 2015 11:40 AM in response to thetonnina
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    Jan 29, 2015 11:40 AM in response to thetonnina

    When I first went from my iPhone 5 to my iPhone 6 (not the Plus) I experienced some hand fatigue by holding the larger device. However, it's now been 4 months and I don't even notice it anymore. It sounds like you may be experiencing a similar thing. Over time your hands may get used to the iPhone 6 Plus. If you are still within the return policy you may be able to switch to the iPhone 6 if you wanted to try it.

  • by diana2dogs,Helpful

    diana2dogs diana2dogs Jan 29, 2015 3:52 PM in response to anypats
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    Jan 29, 2015 3:52 PM in response to anypats

    I had the same issue when I first got my iPhone six, but after a few weeks I was happy that it wasn't hurting my fingers anymore, and now I'm thrilled to tell you the truth – I'm a photographer with my iPhone and I am so excited with my new device!

  • by bgolchane,

    bgolchane bgolchane Jul 9, 2015 4:15 AM in response to thetonnina
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    Jul 9, 2015 4:15 AM in response to thetonnina

    A couple of months after I got my iphone 6+ I started to have pain in my left wrist. It has gotten much worse since and I could not figure out what would be the cause. I have had this pain now for about 6 months and at one point I consulted my doctor who made me take an X-ray of my wrist but he saw nothing. He prescribed anti-inflammatory that I have been taking since with no significant improvement. The other day when I heard that there are reports on wrist problem related to holding the iphone 6+ it downed on me that it must be that. I now try to set it down or not hold the phone with my left had and it has gotten a little bit better or perhaps somewhat more tolerable.  The real bad news is that I play guitar and with this pain the guitar handle grip has become really painful or sometimes nearly impossible. 

  • by Kezandco,

    Kezandco Kezandco Jul 26, 2015 3:48 AM in response to thetonnina
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    Jul 26, 2015 3:48 AM in response to thetonnina

    Not only does my left hand, which I use the phone with, tingle and get hot every time I hold it, even when I am close to it or the iPad hand/fingers/wrist tingle and ache and sometimes up my arm even after putting phone down.  If I go for a day without touching phone the pain and tingling recedes until I get in the vicinity of it again.  This tingling actually used to occur with my Samsung 3 and then I changed to iPhones but same thing happens.  I am convinced this the emissions from the phone as I don't get this after working on my computer all day/every day.  This is not carpel tunnel either as it does not occur when I am away from phone for a while.  It is getting so bad I am considering going back to an old basic Nokia with no touch screen, my body is telling me something and can't ignore it any longer.  I dread what it does to my kids with the phones to their ears all the time!  My husband has started using his phone speaker more as he receives a lot of calls all day long and his ear "burns" after prolonged use.

  • by Julie Lamphiear,

    Julie Lamphiear Julie Lamphiear Dec 11, 2015 3:31 PM in response to thetonnina
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    Dec 11, 2015 3:31 PM in response to thetonnina

    Yes, I now have a significant amount of pain in my thumb joint due to holding the iPhone 6S plus. A friend, who is a massage therapist, says most of her clients that use an iPhone 6 plus or 6s plus are having problems with their hands. I didn't realize that this is a problem, so now am looking at alternative ways to hold and carry the phone to protect my hands.

  • by RobReich,

    RobReich RobReich Dec 11, 2015 10:00 PM in response to thetonnina
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    Dec 11, 2015 10:00 PM in response to thetonnina

    One minor overlooked feature helps me a lot.

     

    You can double-tap the Home Button (without clicking it) and it will slide the screen down, so you can reach buttons at the top of the screen easier with your thumb. I have adapted to using it when operating the phone one-handed.

     

    This feature may need to be turned on under Settings -> General -> Accessibility -> Reachability

     

    It may not help your hand stress, but every little trick can make a difference.

  • by Sassergaf,

    Sassergaf Sassergaf Jan 22, 2016 1:06 PM in response to Kezandco
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    Jan 22, 2016 1:06 PM in response to Kezandco

    i have the same experience with my iPhone 5s. Plus my thumbs have developed knots on them that hurt terribly. I have begun to think the phone is emanating an energy that causes the burn and tingling in my hands.

  • by anypats,

    anypats anypats Jan 22, 2016 1:10 PM in response to Sassergaf
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    Jan 22, 2016 1:10 PM in response to Sassergaf

    I'd probably consult a doctor about that. The only way you could test it on your own for sure would be to go away from using it at all for a period of time (until the pain goes away) and then start using it again. While the iPhone is completely safe and passes all FCC regulations (or similar other countries) there are rare cases of people being "allergic" to different electronic signals.

  • by iinwibisono,

    iinwibisono iinwibisono Feb 13, 2016 7:17 PM in response to thetonnina
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    Feb 13, 2016 7:17 PM in response to thetonnina

    I have been using iPhone since the first iPhone out in 2006. But only this time I really regret that I switch to iPhone 6 plus. I purchased iPhone 6 plus in April last year, I am a right handed so I hold my phone with my left hand. It didn't happen immediately but after 7 months I started to feel fatigue on my left hand and wrist then it grows to my index and middle finger and the pain rapidly growing to the palm of my hand. I have taken a comprehensive blood test yesterday and will see a doctor for the result on Monday. I will be posting it here what happen to my hand. I may be contacting Apple once the diagnosed came out.

  • by anypats,

    anypats anypats Feb 13, 2016 7:44 PM in response to iinwibisono
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    Feb 13, 2016 7:44 PM in response to iinwibisono

    Just out of curiosity, what do you plan on contacting Apple about?

  • by iinwibisono,

    iinwibisono iinwibisono Feb 13, 2016 8:20 PM in response to anypats
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    Feb 13, 2016 8:20 PM in response to anypats

    "Just out of curiosity, what do you plan on contacting Apple about?"


    1. To see what is their opinion about my case.

    2. If I can return my iPhone6 for refund or exchange it to other smaller and much more convenient to hold version.

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