Lily’s I’m Back Story
For as long as Lily can remember, she has experienced pain in her knees and ankles. When Lily was four years old, she was diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis [...]
7 things you need to know if your child has been diagnosed with juvenile arthritis
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common type of arthritis found in children. It occurs when the immune system attacks the body’s tissues, causing inflammation in joints and [...]
Mira’s I’m Back Story
Think back to when you were 12 years old. What was your favorite thing to do? For Mira, it’s being active in things like gymnastics and soccer. Unfortunately, after [...]
A Day in the Life of Infusions
Editor’s note: This post is from a presentation Mira put together for her class at school and is her own words. It is being published with written permission. Mira [...]
3 Common Signs of Juvenile Arthritis
In honor of July being Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month, Dr. Paul Tuttle - pediatric rheumatologist - discusses 3 common signs of this disease. The three commons signs include: Pain [...]
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