I've had achey wrists that click and creak loudly every time i move them and it's becoming quite uncomfortable. I type lots and hold had to write pages and pages for exams at conservatory as well as texting and guitar hero. Would you say this is RSI and if it is, any tips or advice?
Answers:    I reflect on it is entirely possible that it is RSI but I also think that because of the creaking and clicking that some joint problems could be occurring.

My advice, as someone beside RSI and who developed osteoarthritis in their knees at 18, would be to ask your doctor for an x-ray, and if there are ANY changes to the joint that shouldn't be there and could point to arthritis ask for an MRI to be done.

When I had an x-ray in my 30's I be told that there was 'minimal' arthritis damage, but the cramp was over the top so I kept going back until they ordered an MRI which told the real story and they said I would have need of a knee replacement in 5 years.

Also ask to be tested for signs of Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Unfortunately with RSI the just thing that helps is complete rest of the injured muscles and tissues or it just get worse. Think of it as a sports injury. Don't fall into the trap of wearing wrist braces and/or taking pain killers to curtain the pain. Pain is there for a reason - it is recitation you that there is something wrong.

As soon as you get a break from school subsequent - rest your hands completely, no writing, texting, computers or guitar hero. If it hurts - don't do it. Get physio or if possible find someone who does myofascial release. Educate yourself - go to the library and find books something like RSI and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and if you find a good one order yourself a copy. The internet is not the only process to get info!

My RSI is in my neck is from doomed to failure ergonomics at work. I may have almost completely recovered if it had been manage properly, but instead I was pushed to work on painkillers and ended up on disability. Years later, I still can't hang up out my own washing among other things and still have to really pace myself on computers.

If writing by appendage causes more problems than using a computer, then tell your academy that you you must use a computer. They have a duty of care.

Keep a diary of all your connections with the school on the issue (this could be helpful legitimately if it ever comes to that), and keep a pain diary too, so you can see what activities are cause you the most problems.

After a complete break, cut way back on how long you spend on computers and take a break and do stretches every 30 minutes (set an alarm) and product sure the ergonomics are right. With a laptop - connect it to a normal keyboard and raise the laptop highly developed so that you're not looking down either. If possible use voice activated software.

Take it seriously and don't let associates bully you to not take care of yourself. Good luck.

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