Hi Crystal,

I'm headed back up to the lab, but here are a few suggestions:

Try to mix up what you are doing if at all possible. For instance, try not to sit and pipet for an hour straight. Pipet for 10 minutes, stretch out your fingers and arm really well, then do something different (e.g. label tubes) for the next 10 minutes. It may not be as efficient short term, but will be more efficient long term if you can prevent the pain from flaring up.

Get up and walk around the lab as much as possible. Sit with good posture. Stretch, stretch, stretch your arm and fingers frequently.

Stay warm. I wear fleece almost all the time, and just use a bigger lab coat. I also use Thermacare neck/arm heating pads, when it's cold, on my forearm just below the elbow. These warm me up nicely.

Get enough sleep if possible.

Good luck!!

Ann