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Encyclopedia: Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

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Juvenile idiopathic arthritis , formerly known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis , is the most common form of persistent arthritis in children. JIA is sometimes referred to as juvenile chronic arthritis , a term that is not precise as JIA does not encompass all forms of chronic childhood arthritis. Arthritis is the inflammation of the synovium of a joint. JIA is a subset of arthritis seen in childhood, which may be...


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Does juvenile rheumatoid arthritis limit activities?
If i do have it, will i be able to still play basketball and volleyball...

Here are a couple paragraphs taken from this webpage http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/juvenile_arthritis/juvarthr.htm Typically, there are periods when the symptoms of JRA are better or disappear (remissions) and times when symptoms are worse (flare-ups). JRA...

Asked by lex - 15 months ago

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  • JRA - 14 replies

    Does anyone else here have Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis...or any form of JA? I have JRA in my of arthritis. we all understand what you go through.I have JRA. Was probably born with...

    Jan 13, 2007

  • Looking for a good time? - 13 replies

    about it. Edd's daughter had JRA (Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis) and the Arthritis Foundation to and check it out. A brief story about it. Edd's daughter had JRA (Juvenile Rheumatoid...

    Aug 01, 2008

  • reumatoid arthritis - 9 replies

    Does anybody know a natural cure for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis? I found a product is the specialist who saw my son's friend determined that he does not have juvenile...

    Jul 21, 2005

Protect Your Joints

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Arthritis can render your joints very painful, especially in your hands. You can protect your hands from further damage by avoiding pushing, pulling, or twisting movements. There are additional things you can do to avoid further joint damage, such as increasing the size of toothbrush handles with foam. This slide show from the Mayo Clinic will guide you through more tips.

Arthritis Protection Slide Show

Hand Exercises for Arthritis

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Do you have arthritis pain in your hands? This slide show from the Mayo Clinic will guide you through exercises which can be done daily, or several times a day, that will help to alleviate the pain of arthritis. Performing these movements with your hands submerged in warm water may provide even more relief.

Hand Exercises for Arthritis Slide Show


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