Arthritis - Juvenile Support Group
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), formerly known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), is the most common form of persistent arthritis in children. JIA is sometimes referred to as juvenile chronic arthritis (JCA), a term that is not precise as JIA does not encompass all forms of chronic childhood arthritis. Arthritis is the inflammation of the synovium (the lining...
for a few monthes i have notice that i get stiff very quickly and am not nearly as flexibal as i used to be just about everytime i move to do exercise my joints pop and its rather painful.Just about everytime i bend my left thumb it pops. Some nights i am awaked by joint pain. The pain is mainly in my elbows knees fingers ankles jaws and wrists.Is this just a pain or may it be more?
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all of those symptoms are just about it. Lots of times my back and hips hurt really bad too.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
