Ever since I had the problems in 2002 and then a flare-up in 2005 when I spent hours and hours in a row typing a HUGE paper in college, I have known that I cannot type more than 20 minutes (which I basically NEVER ever do anymore) without causing these problems. I have just typed a lot on this forum.

I will go do some stretches and everything will be fine again, as usual, until the next time I type for over 20 or 30 minutes.
I've lived with this for years and it usually is COMPLETELY 100% out of shight and out of mind for me. Until I type like this.

Sorry to hear it. A woman I work with had to have surgery so I was concerned you are heading down that road too. I kinda fear if your problem progresses you may find yourself with pain playing any guitar in the future, regardless of fretboard width or profile. I hope that isn't the case.

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I'm not an expert, but I play one on the internet.

Thanks, yeah, me too- and, fortunately, it doesn't seem to be the case.

Typing is definitely my kryptonite!
You'd be amazed how completely absent my symptoms are when I don't type or play keyboard or play a 1 11/16" wide neck for any length of time (which I completely avoid, usually).
I can play guitar for hours, doing huge bends, shredding like crazy etc. and feel great with no problems. Thank God for that!
I've been playing at a church for several months... I answered an ad for "lead guitar", but it turns out he just meant "electric". So I have been playing lots and lots of rhythm and using muscles I hadn't used that much when playing lots of lead and power chords. It has strengthened my hand quite a bit.

Okay, I'm going to quit the typing!