Somerville woman walks to fight arthritis Sep 6, 2009
At that point she was sent to see a rheumatologist who diagnosed polyarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), meaning arthritis that impacts four or more joints. As time went on, the arthritis migrated around her body from joint to joint, causing pain and inflammation and restricting her mobility. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Arthritis is not just for the elderly Aug 22, 2009
Seventeen-year-old Sarah Appleby s road to a diagnosis of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis was long and frustrating ... Soon after, a doctor at Children s Hospital diagnosed her with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. (Rsolindale Parkway Transcript, MA)
Treatment choices -- Who gets to decide? May 28, 2009
Seven-year-old Shirley Cheng had a severe, but not life-threatening, case of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Her doctors at a Connecticut hospital warned she would need an operation on six of her joints or she would never walk. (CNN -- Health)
Juvenile arthritis doesnt slow Cassie May 13, 2009
WEST KINGSTON When Cassie Collinson was 15 months old, she was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis ... One thousand children in Rhode Island suffer from juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, according to the Arthritis Foundation s Regional Development Director and walk coordinator, Michelle Ditriglia. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Tewksbury High School's top 10 seniors honored May 13, 2009
Emily suffers from Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pain Amplification System in her left leg. The JRA causes her legs to continually ache and the PAS makes her leg feel as if it is broken. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
A good day for a walk for charity in Bismarck May 10, 2009
Harlie has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis ... It is juvenile rheumatoid arthritis when diagnosed under 16 years old. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Teen to help in arthritis walk Mar 8, 2009
Porter was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in his spine. Since then, he has struggled with joint pain and side effects from his medication. (NJ.com -- Times)
Arthritis Walk organizers begin campaign Feb 21, 2009
Delgado has been treated with a variety of medications to mask the symptoms of her ailment since first diagnosed with systemic onset juvenile rheumatoid arthritis at the age of 4 ... Systemic onset juvenile rheumatoid arthritis begins with very high fevers, frequently as a skin rash and shows evidence of inflammation in many internal organ systems as well as the joints. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
