hi, i have rheumatoid arthritis in my hands/ wrists which makes it difficult for me to write for prolonged periods of time (e.g i have to stop writing for 5-10 minutes after, say, an A4 page). As my exams are almost always essay based and several hours long, i have been awarded the standard 25% extra time to help me complete previous exams both in college and university.
however, as my disease has progressed i now often experience flare ups during which i can barely hold a pen without experiencing pain. i am worried that such a flare up may coincide with exam dates. typing on a computer is equally painful, and i dont know whether i would be able to perform effectively if i had a scribe to write down my answers - im worried it would put me off?
does anyone know of any other solutions? i cant be the only student who suffers with RA and struggles to write. is extra EXTRA time a possible solution? e.g. something like 40%, or rest breaks?