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...

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deleted_user 07/19/2014

My name is Sarah, I have had JRA for the past 9 years, I'm currently 18. The past year has been extremely frustrating for me, and I was wondering if I could get some advice from anybody who has experienced this as well.
Because of my Arthritis, I have no immune system. And because of that, for the past 10 months I've been dealing with a yeast overgrowth (vaginal). I've tried nearly every medication the doctors have recommended, and nothing seems to be working. I feel so horrible about myself now because of it, I feel disgusting all the time. I'm so uncomfortable with myself and it is starting to affect me mentally. I cry about it quite frequently now.
If anyone has experienced this and has found a solution that I have not tried yet, please let me know :(

mom2dd 03/24/2015

HI Sarah,

I am a mom of a 12 year old who is suffering so much with JRA. She remains positive as best she can despite her obvious daily pain and limitations.

I am sorry you are suffering! I believe you must grieve for yourself, let yourself get mad and release your frustrations, this is a great forum to do that.

Stay focused that this will pass. My D had me fill her white board in her bedroom FULL of inspirational quotes that she reads everyday...maybe try that.

Good luck my dear!

freelee 05/02/2015

A dietary method that can help restore balance in the bowel is the intake of acidophilus that is, milk bacteria, which is a healthy type of bacteria. Acidophilus is found in yogurt with live and active yogurt cultures. Eating one cup of yogurt a day can markedly diminish the frequency of recurrent vaginal yeast infections. Acidophilus is also available in supplement form. Have you tried this?http://www.doctoroz.com/blog/jacob-teitelbaum-md/candida-eliminating-yeastfungal-overgrowth

Rmiles 05/28/2018

I have has JIA for 40 years and have had to deal with this issue. I tried all the dietary recommendation and they certainly dont hurt you. Acidophilus is somrthing i have used with some success, but make sure it is refridgerated. What worked the best for me is Tee Tree Oil.. I use the Body Shop Tea Tree Body Wash and it has worked. Just wash with it every day.

Hope it helps

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