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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johnstephens
johnstephens
Hi

I'm writing on behalf of my 9 y.o. daughter with JIA and Iritis. Her Iritis is flaring and we are now considering adding Humira to her Methotrexate.

I'm confident we'll add Humira, but I also want to explore two options in the longer term to help her. One is naturopathic treatment, and the second is moving out of this wet, cold place we call home (Oregon).

I would be grateful if others have any success stories from trying naturopathic remedies, and also if any others have moved from cold and/or wet places to warm + dry. We're open to anything that can help her outrun this horrible disease, and so far we're not winning.

Thanks, appreciate your thoughts and wisdom and wish you success in your own battles with this disease.

John
freelee
freelee
I was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) when I was two years old which initially affected my knees and ankles. At the time the only treatment available was large quantities of steroids, but my parents didnt want me to be on these drugs at such a young age, which was fortunate for the long-term effects of treating such young children with high doses of steroids were later found to do more harm than good. Looking for other options my parents decided to try homeopathy. Read on http://www.britishhomeopathic.org/what-is-homeopathy/lauren-26-rheumatoid-arthritis/
freelee
freelee
Acupuncture and JA
Patient noted reduction in both pain and difficulty with ambulation immediately following treatments. At her 8th visit, her father reported cessation of alternating fever, chills and profuse sweating episodes as well as an improvement in her energy. The duration of pain reduction benefit was limited to 2-3 days post-treatment. Patients Shen appeared brighter and showed increased interest and attentiveness during her treatments. At her ninth visit she was able to actively extend her legs to 180 degrees.http://www.acupuncturereliefproject.org/about-this-project/evidence/case-studies/44-case-studies/155-juvenile-rheumatoid-arthritis