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This forum topic is for the discussion of the poll question "Have you ever had any health issues related to your profession as a translator or interpreter?".
This poll was originally submitted by texjax DDS PhD. View the poll results »
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A painful backache after more than 20 years of translations.
I try to regularly go to the gym and have my Pilates exercises.
It seems to work, but I MUST be constant!
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Working at home I can control my environment and working hours to avoid health problems.
I don't always succeed... I do avoid perfumes and smells that trigger migraine attacks, but I don't always get enough exercise, for instance.
On the whole though, I think the results are positive rather than negative compared with commuting by bus or driving to work with fixed hours and breaks as in other jobs. Lighting, computer adjustment and so on are important, and some employ... See more Working at home I can control my environment and working hours to avoid health problems.
I don't always succeed... I do avoid perfumes and smells that trigger migraine attacks, but I don't always get enough exercise, for instance.
On the whole though, I think the results are positive rather than negative compared with commuting by bus or driving to work with fixed hours and breaks as in other jobs. Lighting, computer adjustment and so on are important, and some employers are less flexible than others. I was lucky when I worked in-house...
Potentially, freelance translating is as healthy or unhealthy as you make it yourself!
Interpreters often have completely different problems, and I for one could not cope with some of the working conditions I have heard about, even if I could interpret. Once again, my deep respect for them! ▲ Collapse
| | | | | carpal tunnel syndrome | Dec 9, 2013 |
my wrist regularly flares up, but I get it under control fairly quickly.
occasional neck ache
but otherwise, after 20 years, not so bad
I don't sit for more than an hour at a time in front of the PC, that helps a lot!
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| carpal tunnel syndrome | Dec 9, 2013 |
Carpal tunnel syndrome, around 10 ago. I solved that with an ergonomic keyboard and Dragon Naturally Speaking. The symptoms quickly disappeared.
| | | | David Wright 
Австрија
Local time: 13:05
германски на англиски
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| Carpal tunnel | Dec 9, 2013 |
about 30 years ago, solved it by hiring a student as free-lance typist (job creation) til the government insisted that such jobs were classified as regular employment (= social security contributions etc) so learned to use Dragon instead.
| | | | Claire Cox
Обединето Кралство
Local time: 12:05
француски на англиски
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Yes, like Joeri and David, developed RSI in my wrist exacerbated by too much digging in the garden and constant mouse use/two-finger typing. After trying an ergonomic keyboard & mouse, new monitor position, new chair, footrest and acupuncture, reverting to dictating via Dragon NS finally solved the problem, much to my relief. I used also to suffer from occasional backache from sitting in the same position in front of the computer, but regular yoga has put paid to that.
| | | | | Remove the double-click mouse setting | Dec 9, 2013 |
Way back when I was taught WordPerfect - with the blue screen and white text! - the instructor removed the mouse for a month and made us learn to use the keyboard short cuts - a really good idea.
Later, when the mouse became indispensible, I was shown how to set it to a single click instead of a double click - and I have never had serious carpal tunnel problems.
My wrist does ache after a full day of proofing PDF files - and the next load is on the way.  ... See more Way back when I was taught WordPerfect - with the blue screen and white text! - the instructor removed the mouse for a month and made us learn to use the keyboard short cuts - a really good idea.
Later, when the mouse became indispensible, I was shown how to set it to a single click instead of a double click - and I have never had serious carpal tunnel problems.
My wrist does ache after a full day of proofing PDF files - and the next load is on the way.  But never more than a good night's rest or a weekend will cure.
I stretch and do exercises when I take a coffee break, while the coffee warms up... and that is irregular but frequent enough to prevent back trouble.
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I'm guessing that a pain in the rear doesn't count
| | | | Thayenga
Германија
Local time: 13:05
Член (2009)
англиски на германски
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RSI, carpal tunnel syndrom and back/neck & shoulder aches.
The ergonomic keyboard has been ordered, and Dragon NS is the next investment. These should at least minimize the problems, hopefully eliminate them altogether.
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back-ache, weight-gain, painful hands...
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Arm/wrist/shoulder - cured by dictating, swapping to wrong hand for mouse, yoga
Back - cured by ridiculous amounts of exercise
When I say cured, I mean managed; I'm sure these things would come back otherwise
| | | | Joan Berglund
Соединети Американски Држави
Local time: 07:05
Член (2008)
француски на англиски
| Yes, hand and wrist pain | Dec 9, 2013 |
The first joint on my mouse clicking finger is always swollen and painful. I don't really do that much double clicking, it is mostly the single clicking in CAT and drag and drop editing and formatting that bothers it. I really should use more keyboard shortcuts. But I do get to avoid the stress of commuting and the environmental irritants of over-groomed office mates, such as perfume, hairspray and fabric softener. And I have been pretty good about working out, but that is because I am lucky ... See more The first joint on my mouse clicking finger is always swollen and painful. I don't really do that much double clicking, it is mostly the single clicking in CAT and drag and drop editing and formatting that bothers it. I really should use more keyboard shortcuts. But I do get to avoid the stress of commuting and the environmental irritants of over-groomed office mates, such as perfume, hairspray and fabric softener. And I have been pretty good about working out, but that is because I am lucky enough to have a good running, biking and swimming neighborhood and a full gym in my basement. ▲ Collapse
| | | | Anthony Baldwin
Соединети Американски Држави
Local time: 07:05
португалски на англиски
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| carpal tunnel | Dec 9, 2013 |
Like others, I developed some carpal tunnel a few years ago.
I slowed down, changed my typing posture, wore wrist braces at night, took anti-inflammatory drugs (tylenol, ibuprofen), took more time off, and eventually it sorted itself.
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