Kim - yes, could please provide the link for the keyboard and mouse? I need to get an assessment at work, and maybe it will go easier if I have some info up front. I can't get the assessment it yet, because apparently I am changing desks again soon (third time in past year) so they said they would wait until I move to my new desk.

MrsdD - that is very interesting about the thyroid. They never were able to confirm tarsal tunnel was the original cause of my CRPS in my foot, but that is their best guess. The orthopedist and pain doc both want me to use a shoe insert to prevent it from happening again. I use one, but frankly would rather not. It makes my pain worse. If I have hypothyroid, would getting that treated also treat the carpel tunnel and prevent further tarsal tunnel problems? I realize it won't treat my CRPS, but maybe I can dump the shoe insert?

Hi,

This is the mouse I have:
http://www.evoluent.com/vm3.html

This is the keyboard I have:
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en...-keyboard-4000


I also have Dragon Naturally Speaking voice recognition software.

It was the HR rep that suggested the keyboard and voice recognition software. My physiotherapist recommended the vertical mouse and my employer happily provided it. I think they hadn't offered it to me because they weren't familiar with it. But once I told them my physiotherapist suggested it, they ordered one straight away.

I hope your assessment goes well.