I've seen the Affects of a DA now I think I'm Feeling them--

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So for the bast 6 months or so I have been getting these nasty cramps in my right hand. I thought it was just bc it was cold out but they still come and go. Today I was finishing a 1 step on a Charger and when I was done my hand was cramping up pretty bad- still is. It is in the top of my hand but shoots though the entire hand. If I keep my hand still it doesnt hurt but certain positions just shoot pain through my hand. I think its from the vibration and the force I'm applying to the buffer...I'm sure it doesn't help I have a flex either haha

Anyone else get this problem? I'm only 27...I shouldn't be feeling this HA!
 
I would find that hard to believe because I have been using various DA's on a regular basis for the past five years and never had any issues with hand cramps, or any other sort of pain. I also used various saws, sanders, and other power tools when I was doing construction and nver had any issues from them either.
 
Maybe I'm just a wuss lol. No I'm not saying that's it for sure I know the da makes it occur though.
 
Only because it doesn't happen to other people doesn't mean it can't happen to you. If possible, you should probably get it checked out by a doctor. Or you can look up and do hand stretching exercises yourself. Pain is not normal.
 
On the railroad we had gloves that were available to use with the various
power tools we had. They had padding in them and were for the vibration
and shaking that a persons hands would get. If I had used safety gear when it was first made available I'd have better hearing,eyesight and knees.
 
I think the vibration affects everyone differently, but if your having issues I'd have it checked out and change what you are doing (tool/protection).
 
Sorry to hear this. How about getting an XC3401? It vibrates less than the other DAs... or a rotary with a flexible backing plate for buttery smooth polishing?

If you want smooth, you want the rotary man. Just polish at lower speeds (1500 MAX), it will still correct a hell of alot better than a PC and won't heat up the paint much at all.
 
I don't have insurance or I would've gone already. I just had to pay out of pocket to get a toof pulled yesterday...all though I rounded up business there lol.
 
I owned both generations of the PC, Megs, and Griot polishers. The vibration at top speed is ridiculous. The Griots at speed 6 vibrates so much, it feels like a constant weak electrical shock. Sometimes my hand gets a litte numb and sometimes it makes by head itch.

You can get antivibration gloves or use 3401 or rotary.
These days I use PE-14 and 3401 for 95% of corrections, but I still love my DA when it comes to spreading wax at speed 3.
 
Everyone reacts differently from vibrations and repetitive motion. I would think there are numerous options for approaching this problem. Anti vibration gloves , a Meg's second gen da ( I have the Griots, a PC and the Meg's unit and the Meg's is IMO the smoothest by far) , or a medical procedure. It may even take a combination of these to address the problem. Just an idea I thought I would throw out there.
 
Maybe someone is telling you that you need a Flex rotary as well? I have one and never use my PC anymore. The slow speed it runs at lets me get in and around tight areas and still have the power when I want it.

Tim
 
I have read from several sources that vibrations from these machines can cause nerve damage, although this was from long time extended use over years and years.

I guess if you had weak nerve connections or some genetic condition that made your nerves delicate the vibrations could effect you much faster than most people.

I'd definitely get that checked out, sooner rather than later.
 
It may have to do with vibration but then again it could be caused by your grip pressure for an extended period. You might also have carpel tunnel...
 
As can be seen from the various comments above, there can be a number of different reasons, and also possible solutions. So I really do feel that it'd be best to see a doctor - don't take any chances; you make your living with your hands, take good care of them!
 
Its amazing what ice will do. I am a Physical Therapist Assistant and would suggest you ice up.

Mix 1 bottle rubbing alcohol to 3 bottles of water in a zip lock. Put it in the freezer and tomorrow you will have a slurpee type mixture. Set the bag over your entire hand especially near your wrist. Do both sides of your hand especially your wrist.

What you have is inflammation and when you flex or bend your hand the swelling inside has no where to go and pressure increases causing pain.

At one point I had a RC hobby and played with 100's of little screws and using a driver all the time killed my wrist and forearm. Had to stop for a while and ice to make it stop.

Good luck. Dont stress you dont have an injury to speak of so nothing is serious its just an overuse injury and ice will know out the inflammation. Take some over the counter anti inflammatory as well so long as it doesnt conflict with any other meds you might be on.
 
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