[wayne zabel]

About 2 months ago I bought a Floormac for aggitation.
I use it on a daily basis.
For the past few weeks I have been suffering from quite bad pains in my elbows and forarms and when I clench my fists the pain is worse still.I deliberating about going to the doctors but just asking the question...............................

Has this happened to any other CCers after after buying a rotary type machine?

Its strange that its happened so suddenly.

Or perhaps its just me being an old git.

[AshWhite]

Wayne, what method do you use when using the floormac?

Some people I notice wave it side to side like you would with a rotary - but it's a lot more comfortable if you use it in a vacuuming motion, forwards and backwards.

[wayne zabel]

I have being using it both ways,back and forward and also side to side.

I can only think that this is whats causing the pains.

[Jim_77]

Stop holding it by the round bit!!

[AshWhite]

Stop holding it by the round bit!!

 

I find the floormac glides over most carpets without much effort - perhaps you're holding it too tight, or not wetting the carpet enough to get enough lubrication?

Or it's w@nkers cramp..

[david@zap-clean]

I've been getting the symptoms you mention. I've put it down to too many years sitting at a desk.  I think it's the 'gripping' action that's causing it.  A bit of stretching out the hand/fingers and some mild pain killers/non-inflammatory tabs seems to help.  I'm hoping I'll just get stronger and it'll go away.

[Adrian Marsh]

Have you thought it could be Tendonitis, a swelling of the tendons? Easily cured by anti-inflammatories. I'm not a doctor but suggest you go see one.

[garyhumphreys]

Tennis elbow or tendonitis to give it its proper name, have had it and a lot of tradesman get it. Ibuprofen helps but it takes a long time to heal itself.

[Mike_Roper]

You will probably find the problem is your neck as much as your arms.
Mike

[jim mca]

If the pain runs from your arm to your hand it could be carpol tunnel syndrom