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How does juvenile arthritis affect bone development in children?

My daughter was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis and her doctor said that she should outgrow as she enters adulthood. Will juvenile arthritis also affect her bone development...
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What's the best diet for juvenile arthritis?

My daughter has juvenile arthritis and she often has a lot of flare-ups. I know it's definitely from her diet. What foods should she eat, and avoid, for her condition?
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What are the symptoms of psoriatic arthritis in kids?

My 10 year old son is complaining of pain in his wrists and elbows, and I noticed that his skin was red around those joints. Could these be symptoms of psoriatic arthritis?
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Why does juvenile arthritis cause rashes?

My daughter was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis last year after experiencing swelling, joint pain, and stiffness. But last week, she woke up with a rash that looks very similar...
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Can children get arthritis?

I have a 10 year old son who is complaining of pain in his wrists and elbows. I'm concerned that he might have arthritis. Can children get arthritis?
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My son has swollen joints. Is this serious?

I've noticed that my 14 year old son's joints are really swollen. It doesn't look normal, but it's not necessarily causing him pain. He says he didn't injure himself--so I'm...
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Will my child outgrow juvenile arthritis?

My daughter was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis recently. I know in adulthood, from watching my mom, her arthritis was a chronic condition that she had for the rest of her life....
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Can my daughter outgrow juvenile arthritis?

When my daughter was diagnose with juvenile arthritis, we were a little devastated, and felt that she would have this condition for the rest of her life. But because we're managing...
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Why does lupus have a huge impact on the heart?

My daughter was diagnosed with lupus last year, and now she has several issues with her heart. All of them are serious as well. She's in and out of the hospital, despite treatment,...
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Does my daughter have a higher risk of juvenile arthritis if I have rheumatoid arthritis?

My daughter is starting to feel a lot of pain in her joints and I'm worried that it could be some form of arthritis. I was diagnosed with RA a while ago, and I heard that the...
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My son's joints ache. What should I do?

My 10 year old son complains of aching joints in his hands and elbows. What can I do to help him? What could this be from?
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Why is my 8 year old son complaining of knee pain?

My son is 8 years old and is complaining of knee pain. I have gotten the X-rays done and they seem to be all clear. What other tests should I do?
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Is it possible for children to get fibromyalgia?

My daughter is constantly complaining of pain but her pediatrician cannot find the source. The pain is chronic, and it seems debilitating for her. I have fibromyalgia, and was...
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What are the symptoms of juvenile arthritis?

My daughter sometimes has severe pain in her joints, mainly in her fingers. We have arthritis in our family, but I feel like she's a little too young, only 12 years old. What...
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My daughter is taking corticosteroids for her lupus. Is this really recommended?

My daughter is 14-years-old and was diagnosed with lupus a few months ago. It took a long time to have her formally diagnosed, but now that she is, the doctor prescribed her corticosteroids...
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How can I prevent juvenile arthritis in my daughter?

I had arthritis since I was a kid, and the doctor told me that I could have gotten it from my family history. Is it possible for my daughter to develop it as well? Is there anything...
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I have a 13 year daughter with swollen joints! Should I take her to a pediatric rheumatologist?

My active and healthy 13 year old daughter has been waking up with swollen joints in both of her hands. The swelling does subside by the afternoon, but the mornings can be very...
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Can my daughter develop lupus if I have a family history?

I have a family history of lupus, and I'm very scared that my daughter may also have it. She does have some of the symptoms, like joint pain and fatigue, but I do not see any...
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Is juvenile arthritis curable?

My son has been diagnosed with juvenile arthritis. Can this condition be cured?
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What does fibromyalgia look like in a child?

My daughter is 14 years old and claims she has fibromyalgia after reading up on it online. She says she nearly has all of the symptoms--and I'm really unsure of what to do....
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