I think I'm developing blogitis; can I claim it as a disability?

"BLACKBERRY THUMB" CAUSING DIGITAL DISTRESSIN AND OUT OF THE WORKPLACE

ALEXANDRIA, VA, August 29, 2006 — For millions of Americans, hand-held electronic devices such as BlackBerries, Treos, and Sidekicks are a source of convenience and efficiency. But, if used improperly, they can also be a source of chronic pain and injury, according to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
"BlackBerry Thumb," the latest in a string of techno-related, workplace maladies, is a catch-all phrase for repetitive stress injury, causing pain and/or numbness in the thumbs and joints of the hand," says Margot Miller, PT, a physical therapist with WorkWell Systems and president of APTA's Occupational Health Special Interest Group. Miller notes that the condition is caused by spending too much time checking and composing e-mails, instant messaging, and accessing the Internet for both work and personal use through a handheld wireless personal digital assistant (PDA).

I didn't quite believe it when I heard some people talking about this the other day; but, do a google search, and up it pops---Blackberry Thumb.

Do you think we should go back to the days of smoke signals, or jungle drums? I think even two cans on a string might do the job. Is there anything in our modern age that people can't claim they get a disability from?

I guess until they develop everything to be simply voice-activated, we'll have to accept that repetitive stress injuries are going to continue; of course, when that happens, then they'll come up with some type of disability pertaining to stress on your vocal chords.