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What questions should i ask the doctor for a new diagnosis of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

How old?: Rheumatoid arthritis is almost never seen before puberty, and rarely before 18. We now call jra "juveniule idiopathic arthritis, " because is not the same animal, even though drugs used may be similar! knowing if the patient is ccp antibody positive is the current best indicator that it is ra. I have not seen this in a child under 13. Treatment options need to be as benign as possible. It c.

Answered 12/10/2013

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