Rheumatoid Arthritis In Legs And Hips
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) is a term used to describe a common type of arthritis in children. It is a long-term (chronic) disease resulting in joint pain and swelling.
Alternative Names
Juvenile chronic polyarthritis; JRA; Still's disease; Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The cause of JRA is not known. It is thought to be an
More information on "Rheumatoid Arthritis In Legs And Hips"
From Our Experts
Image Concerns are Linked to Depression and Rheumatoid Arthritis
A study published online in the March 2007 issue of Arthritis Care & Research finds that image concerns are linked to depression in... Read more »
How to Practice Yoga with Rheumatoid Arthritis
See the accompanying comic! After a long and arduous winter, Spring is finally making its way into the world around me. This time of... Read more »
Sleep and Rheumatoid Arthritis
If you are anything like me, sleep comes hard with RA. I never had an issue with sleep until I was in my first full-blown RA flare and... Read more »
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Your Yoga Practice
See the accompanying comic! (Note: yoga instruction is best on a one-on-one basis with a qualified yoga instructor, particularly if you... Read more »
Travel Tips for Rheumatoid Arthritis
‘Tis the season. The start of holiday celebrations, for gathering with family and friends and that means traveling. Whether you're... Read more »
From Our Sources
Hip Revision For Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Source: eOrthopod
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) of the hip may be treated by replacing the joint with a total hip arthroplasty (THA). However, the socket side of the joint... Read more »
Hip Replacement Surgery -- Hip Surgery due to arthritis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hip arthroplasty; Total hip replacement; Hip hemiarthroplasty References Eikelboom JW, Karthikeyan G, Fagel N, Hirsh J. American... Read more »
Information on Rheumatoid Arthritis Medications
From the FDA Consumer Magazine, March-April 2005 by Carol Rados Few people with arthritis would be willing to stop taking a medication that works,... Read more »
Rheumatoid Arthritis in Young Women -- Doesn't Make You Virtuo...
Read the full text of Rheumatoid Arthritis Did Not Make Me More Virtuous and leave a comment! Read all of Sara's Posts Visit The Single Gal's Guide... Read more »
Rheumatoid Arthritis: The "Loser" Disease
Read the full text of Rheumatoid Arthritis: The "Loser" Disease and leave a comment! Read all of Sara's Posts Visit The Single Gal's Guide to... Read more »
8 Tips for Traveling with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Adjust your medication schedule If traveling by plane, talk to your doctor about how to adjust medication schedules if you travel across several time zones and make sure you get the proper vaccinations. Be aware that you cannot have certain...
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
