BTW, every ergonomics person I’ve talked to suggested I ditch all wrist pads because they but more pressure on an already inflamed wrist.

I also got a vertical mouse a while back on a friend’s recommendation and couldn’t believe the different it made. My wrist was starting to hurt a lot. After a few days with the mouse, I was complete pain free. For me it was an instant and complete relief. I never would’ve believed it.