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Medications for pain

Medications for pain

JIA medications can help reduce pain and inflammation. You might be taking medications now to help control the JIA including: • Non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)… Read More
Mini-relaxation

Mini-relaxation

Mini-relaxation is a quick and easy way to relax when you feel stress. It is a combination of belly breathing and muscle relaxation, which you… Read More
Moving on: Working

Moving on: Working

It is important that you talk to your employer about JIA.You might not want to tell your employer because you may be worried that they… Read More
Occupational therapy and JIA

Occupational therapy and JIA

An occupational therapist can help you function your best at school, work, and play. Occupational therapy can help to reduce your pain. It can help… Read More
Oligoarticular JIA

Oligoarticular JIA

Oligoarticular-persistent arthritis affects more females than males. It affects four or fewer joints. There may also be inflammation in the eye, called uveitis. Oligoarticular-persistent arthritis… Read More
Overview of JIA medications

Overview of JIA medications

There is no known cure for JIA. However, there are safe and effective medications to help control the disease. These medications can help: decrease the… Read More
Physical methods to treat pain

Physical methods to treat pain

Physical methods like heat, cold, touch, and exercise can help to reduce pain. These strategies can help improve your overall sense of well-being. They can… Read More
Nutrition and JIA

Nutrition and JIA

If you have active inflammation and painful joints, you might not feel like eating. This can lead to weight loss. On the other hand, if… Read More
Goal setting in JIA

Goal setting in JIA

Before you learn new ways to manage JIA, it is important to set some goals for yourself. Learn about the S.M.A.R.T. method and how it… Read More
How will JIA affect you?

How will JIA affect you?

Young people with JIA have many common symptoms, including: joint swelling joint pain stiffness (difficulty moving joints) fatigue (feeling more tired than normal) sleep difficulties.… Read More
Imaging tests and JIA

Imaging tests and JIA

In addition to blood tests, you may need to have several imaging tests to help the doctors see your bones and joints and make a… Read More
JIA Resources

JIA Resources

In addition to the information in this website, there are lots of other resources that can help you learn to manage JIA. Finding out your… Read More
Lifestyle choices and JIA

Lifestyle choices and JIA

It's your choice to drink, use drugs or not. In this section, learn about the effects drugs, drinking alcohol and smoking can have on JIA… Read More
Managing your stress

Managing your stress

Understanding the signs of stress is one of the first steps in learning how to manage your emotions. It is important to learn to recognise… Read More

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