Teen Supposed to be having fun in senior year, diaginosed with RA

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Hey everyone,

ok, im 18 1/2 and a senior. I found out recently that I have RA. I

have it mostly in my right wrist and hands, but all my other joints

are stiff, and my back and wrist and fingers bother me the most. I get

inflammation so much sometimes i cry and have to wear my splint at

school, and im supposed to be enjoying my rest of senior year, and im

getting married in 2 years to my bf (weve been dating for over 3

years) and i cant enjoy it. I have terrible fatigue, and hurting all

the time. pain medicane wont work, and know im getting to the point of

being depressed all the time. any suggestions, or any teens out there

in school, what r ur suggestions for dealing with it in school? i have

a little ball i roll around with my hand and have my splint but i wish

i could bring my heating pad or anything thats warm.

please reply back

melissa