I’m young and in college for a career that will require me to use my hands constantly. Right now, my RA pretty much just affects my larger joints the most, with occasional pain in my fingers and wrists if I’ve used them extensively. I’m scared to death it will progress to the point I can’t use my hands. Has anyone been in a similar situation? Has your RA gotten worse in your hands over time? I have many chronic illnesses, so I’ve considered disability. But as extremely difficult as it is for me to be in school, I would like to try to see this education through.