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Medications for fatigue

Fatigue may be a sign that you are having a JIA flare or the JIA is getting worse. To try to avoid flares, be sure… Read More

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 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: Higher education

At the end of high school, some students know exactly what they want to do with their lives, while others don’t. There are also those… Read More

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

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-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

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 improve fatigue

Physical strategies, such as exercising regularly, conserving your energy and getting enough sleep are very helpful for reducing fatigue. They can help improve your quality… Read More

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

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for JIA

Most young people with JIA are treated first with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These are called first-line medications because they are usually the first type… Read More

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

Feeling good about yourself

As a teenager, you go through a lot of changes in your body, which can be tough to deal with. You may also have to… Read More

Getting the most from JIA treatments

Over the past several sections, you have learned a wide variety of treatment strategies for JIA. You learned about different medications, using relaxation and distraction,… Read More

Getting the most from your support systems

It may be difficult for you to talk to others about your symptoms. However, there are many people who want to give you help and… Read More

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?

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

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

Introduction: Goals of this session and getting started

• The Taking Charge: Managing JIA Online Program will help you learn as much as possible about JIA and different ways to cope with it… Read More

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

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

Maintaining your treatment program

Now that you have completed all of the sessions, it is a good time to review your self-management goals. On a sheet of paper, list… Read More

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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