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It was an overcast day in May, and my fourth-grade class was brought to an outdoor track to run laps. Almost as soon as the whistle blew, I was ... Read more

May 10, 2018May 9, 2018

JA Moms Deserve Our Appreciation This Mother’s Day

Columns, Growing Pains: Life with Juvenile Arthritis - a Column by Elizabeth Medeiros

My mum and I have a mother-daughter relationship that many people dream of having. While things aren’t always perfect, I’ve always admired my mum. Ever since I was a ... Read more

May 3, 2018May 3, 2018

How Parents Can Support Their Young Child with Juvenile Arthritis

Columns, Growing Pains: Life with Juvenile Arthritis - a Column by Elizabeth Medeiros

Most people are surprised to learn I’ve dealt with juvenile arthritis since I was 18 months old. But it’s a harsh reality that many children are diagnosed with JA at ... Read more

April 26, 2018April 25, 2018

How Juvenile Arthritis Affects Gym Class

Columns, Growing Pains: Life with Juvenile Arthritis - a Column by Elizabeth Medeiros

Growing up, I was a diligent student and did well in most academics. The only part of school I ever struggled with was gym class. Besides being clumsy and ... Read more

April 19, 2018April 18, 2018

When Juvenile Arthritis Becomes Juvenile-onset Arthritis

Columns, Growing Pains: Life with Juvenile Arthritis - a Column by Elizabeth Medeiros

When I was small, I was used to telling others I had juvenile psoriatic arthritis. Then, around my teens, it felt weird to say; I wanted to be mature, ... Read more

April 12, 2018April 11, 2018

Make Mental Health a Priority in Your Treatment Plan

Columns, Growing Pains: Life with Juvenile Arthritis - a Column by Elizabeth Medeiros

While adolescence isn’t fun for anyone, I still remember it as one of the hardest times of my life. Eighth grade was one of my lowest points. In addition ... Read more

April 5, 2018April 4, 2018

Coping with Ignorance About Juvenile Arthritis

Columns, Growing Pains: Life with Juvenile Arthritis - a Column by Elizabeth Medeiros

As a mother of a child with juvenile arthritis (JA), my mum faced a lot of ignorant (and rude) comments. She’s been told kids don’t get arthritis, or that ... Read more

March 29, 2018March 28, 2018

Soft Foods for Juvenile Arthritis

Columns, Growing Pains: Life with Juvenile Arthritis - a Column by Elizabeth Medeiros

It’s common for juvenile arthritis to affect the jaw. Lucky me, my first “jaw flare” came while visiting Walt Disney World for the Food and Wine Festival. That was ... Read more

March 22, 2018March 21, 2018

The Importance of Tracking Juvenile Arthritis Symptoms

Columns, Growing Pains: Life with Juvenile Arthritis - a Column by Elizabeth Medeiros

When I was a teenager, I was extremely impatient. Like most teens, I enjoyed instant gratification. Unfortunately, fighting juvenile arthritis takes a lot of patience. In addition to waiting ... Read more

March 15, 2018March 14, 2018

Transferring to Adult Rheumatology with Juvenile Arthritis

Columns, Growing Pains: Life with Juvenile Arthritis - a Column by Elizabeth Medeiros

When I was a kid, I swore I visited my friends less than my pediatric rheumatologist. For years, I saw my rheumatologist once a month. While going to the ... Read more

Columns

How to Deal with Clumsiness from Juvenile Arthritis

JA Moms Deserve Our Appreciation This Mother’s Day

How Parents Can Support Their Young Child with Juvenile Arthritis

How Juvenile Arthritis Affects Gym Class

When Juvenile Arthritis Becomes Juvenile-onset Arthritis

Make Mental Health a Priority in Your Treatment Plan

Coping with Ignorance About Juvenile Arthritis

Soft Foods for Juvenile Arthritis

The Importance of Tracking Juvenile Arthritis Symptoms

Transferring to Adult Rheumatology with Juvenile Arthritis

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