Life with Juvenile Arthritis

April 4, 2019April 3, 2019

4 Things Preschoolers with Juvenile Arthritis Want You to Know

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Kids of all ages can be affected by juvenile arthritis. JA has a tendency of occurring around ages 3 to 6 and peaking again during puberty. It’s hard at ... Read more

March 21, 2019March 20, 2019

Why Teens with Juvenile Arthritis Need to Learn About Safe Sex

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Parents, you may not like to think about it, but 40 percent of U.S. high schoolers have reported having sex. Many more go on to become sexually active in ... Read more

March 14, 2019March 13, 2019

5 Tips for Dealing with Insomnia Caused by Juvenile Arthritis

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It can be hard to sleep when something is disturbing you. Room temperature, too much light, and sound are all simple things that can make it difficult to sleep. ... Read more

March 7, 2019March 6, 2019

The Emotional Impact of Weight Loss from Juvenile Arthritis

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It wasn’t the first time a medicine caused me to lose my appetite, nor would it be the last. It was summer vacation, and my friends had all just ... Read more

February 28, 2019February 27, 2019

Kids with Juvenile Arthritis Require Regular Uveitis Screenings

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At age 14, I was lucky enough to spend a week at a sleepaway camp for kids with juvenile arthritis. My parents felt a lot of comfort in knowing ... Read more

February 21, 2019February 20, 2019

Irritability’s Role in Juvenile Arthritis and How to Address It

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As a child, I rarely cried and complained about juvenile arthritis (JA) pain. I don’t think I ever told my parents when I was having a bad day. Instead, ... Read more

February 14, 2019February 13, 2019

Gifts of Love for Your Child with Juvenile Arthritis

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Valentine’s Day is today and love is in the air. I’ve seen so many commercials advertising diamonds and flowers as the ultimate gifts of love. While that’s good for ... Read more

February 7, 2019February 5, 2019

Is Juvenile Arthritis Considered a Disability?

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It’s a question I’ve asked and have been asked: “Is juvenile arthritis considered a disability?” Frankly, I never got a straight answer. That’s because the answer is: It depends on ... Read more

January 31, 2019January 29, 2019

Kids with Juvenile Arthritis Must Learn to Listen to Bodily Signals

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Lazy days have always been my favorite part of the week. I love not needing to rush here, there, and everywhere. Most of all, I love that they allow ... Read more

January 24, 2019January 23, 2019

The Importance of Distraction for Kids with Juvenile Arthritis

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Growing up, it wasn’t uncommon for my peers to have after-school activities to go to every day. As a child with juvenile arthritis, I couldn’t imagine doing something every ... Read more