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.
Juvenile chronic polyarthritis; JRA; Still's disease; Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
The cause of JRA is not known. It is thought to be an
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), which used to be known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), recently underwent a name change to... Read more »
It started when I was four years old. That deep in the bone pain gnawing at my right wrist, making it difficult to use my hand. The... Read more »
Through 29 years of living with rheumatoid arthritis, I have experienced both painful flares and periods of remission. I have tried many... Read more »
Years ago, the conservative approach to exercise for children with arthritis discouraged participation in team sports and other higher... Read more »
Appropriate diet and exercise are important for a child’s growth and development, especially for children with JRA and other chronic... Read more »