Blackberry Usage Increases Surgery on Thumbs

StrangeBlackberry Usage Increases Surgery on ThumbsBlackberry Usage Increases Surgery on ThumbsThe Associated PressDoctors now say that the over-use of blackberrys is now leading to an increase in surgery on thumbs. (May 30)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] They are everywhere, and some people just wouldn't know how to function without one.SOT: i've had it over a year and I use it everyday, couldn't live without it keeping us all going and keeping us on the move, getting us where we're supposed to go when we're supposed to be there, knowing when I have those early across town meetings, that's what's important What Melissa Lejsak is describing is her addiction to her blackberry. For some people over-use is so bad, the hand-held devices are called 'crack'-berries. And now doctors say that over-use is leading to an increase in surgery and discomfort with people's thumbs. SOT: you know it makes your hands tired, your arms, your neck, everything's small and you're trying to do it fast too SOT: If you're getting some soreness in your thumbs you're probably over-doing it , if you are getting catching in your thumb you probably should see a hand specialist, and maybe seek some treatment before it gets bad Last year, 40 percent of all cell phone users text messaged ... To the tune - on average - of 188 messages per month. Doctors say scaling back on the amount of texts you send is the first remedy. But for many ... Talk is cheap.SOT: After I walk out of this office, a lot, i'm really connected to it, you know it's like put the blackberry down, move away from the blackberry, oh probably 30, 35 times. Ultimately, doctors say 'blackberry' thumb is a form of tendonitis and can be treated with arthritis medication. ___ ___, The Associated Press.(****END****) ANCHOR VOICE:-------------------------VIDEO PRODUCER: Kevin White------------------------------VIDEO SOURCE: WKRN--------------------------VIDEO APPROVAL: Yes------------------------------VIDEO RESTRICTIONS: On-Screen Courtesy----------------------------------SCRIPT/WIRE SOURCE:------------------------------------

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[motorolaQ9h]

people saying they'd die for their curve huh i would die from the curve and its freezing and slow antics however with the bold 9000 and 9700 i find it alot better

[superyikes]

I haven't watch TV for years.

I used to have the BB Pearl, and my eyes and thumbs did hurt. But now I have a BB Curve and it's just a little bigger and full keyboard much better. Yes addicted I'll fucken kill for it

[musiqforthenight]

i would die without my curve......

[vitaliyiscool]

if the pearl is small, then get the curve maybe?

[ohnzee]

this is stupid.. i text/sms alot and very fast without looking ^_^, for 5 years now, and not a sign of discomfort on my thumbs..

[vertigate]

Clip sponsored by the National Association of Thumb Surgeons. Give me a break!!!

[GivesYouWings]

Addiction*

[GivesYouWings]

What's the term when you have an addition to YouTube? And you can't stop? What's a television? Where am I?

ARGHhhhhhhhhhh.... :)