Question 1

with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis can i take glucosamine?

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Yes, you can take it: But glucosamine is useless for juvenile idiopathic arthritis. You should be under the care of a pediatric rheumatologist.

Question 2

how is juvenile rheumatoid arthritis diagnosed?

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A clinical diagnosis: A combination of history, physical exam and laboratory results.

Question 3

how does juvenile rheumatoid arthritis impair you?

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SEVERAL SYMPTOMS: Causes lethargy, reduced physical activity, swelling of affected joints like knee, ankle and wrist, and small joints of hands and feet.It can cause pain in any joint, and in later stages can cause contractures like stiff bent joints, 
it can affect eyes uveitis, growth disturbances, if not treated can causeblindness.

Question 4

what helps alleviate juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?

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Alleviating Sx?: Alleviating sx? Not the goal.  Alleviating inflammation is the goal. Symptom relief is secondary in importance! the drugs used are similar for adults, except the doses are much lower and size-based. Jra no longer exist.  It is juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Virtually all children should be remitted with currently available medication.

Question 5

how to tell if i have juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?

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See details: At age 43 that would be unlikely. However, if you have an inflammatory arthritis, see a rheumatologist.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?

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Most not JRA!: Children rarely get ccp and rf positive true ra, usually before mid teen years.  We now call it  "juvenile idiopathic arthritis, " or jia, in recognition that it is usually different.  Apart from joint inflammation, fever and rash are much more common. Treatment will vary depending on the age and size of the child.

Question 7

could you have a combination of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?

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Yes: Jra (also called jia) for juvenille idiopathic arthritis is a disease of unknown etiology. There are many theories for why it happens, many believe there is a virus responsible. The damage to the joints, pain and stiffness is due to an inappropriate immune response which results in the immune system attacking tissues of the host (patient). Symptoms  are variable, appropriate DX and rx critical.

Question 8

what are the symptoms and signs of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?

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Joint pain/swelling: The mayo clinic has a a good patient information article:
http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/juvenile-rheumatoid-arthritis/ds00018.

Question 9

will a tens machine help with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?

Accepted Answer

It May: It can help relieve the pain associated with the rheumatoid arthritis but it will not affect underlying condition.

Question 10

i have juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. how can i get more iron?

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Iron rich foods: Foods such a leafy green vegetables (kale), lean red meats, beans, shellfish, nuts and fortified cereals are high in iron.  The iron will be absorbed more readily if eaten with foods that contain Vitamin C such as bell peppers, parsley, broccolli, orange juice, kiwi, cooked tomatoes and strawberries.

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