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Getting through the teen years

Getting through the teen years

This page contains information to help parents cope with their increasingly independent teen. As your teenager moves through adolescence, they will become more independent and… Read More
Eye problems and JIA

Eye problems and JIA

Take a detailed look at the types of eye conditions that can occur in young people with arthritis. These conditions include uveitis, cataracts and glaucoma. Learn… Read More
Exercise and JIA

Exercise and JIA

Talk with your physiotherapist or doctor about the best types of exercise for you. Doing the wrong kind of exercise can actually cause more pain… Read More
Enthesitis-related JIA

Enthesitis-related JIA

Enthesitis (say: en-the-si-tis)-related JIA involves inflammation in both the joints and the entheses, which are the spots where tendons or ligaments attach to bones. Enthesitis-related… Read More
Eating healthy

Eating healthy

In "Nutrition and JIA," we discussed the importance of eating healthy because of JIA. Keep in mind, though, that eating a nutritious diet is important… Read More
Diagnosing JIA

Diagnosing JIA

Several exams and tests are done in order to diagnose arthritis. A complete medical history, physical exam, blood tests, and imaging studies such as MRI… Read More
Dental care and JIA

Dental care and JIA

JIA can affect your neck or jaw, and this can affect your dental health. If you have difficulty moving your jaw or neck, it can… Read More
Dealing with bullying

Dealing with bullying

Bullying is repeated, aggressive behaviour towards one person from another person or a group of other people. Bullying is hurtful. It can occur in many… Read More
Eye care and JIA

Eye care and JIA

Most patients with eye inflammation do not have any symptoms. Untreated eye inflammation (uveitis) can lead to scarring of the eye, glaucoma (increased eye pressure),… Read More
Corticosteroids for JIA

Corticosteroids for JIA

Corticosteroids are often called steroids. However, the word steroid can be confusing. Corticosteroids are very different from the steroids some athletes take to do better… Read More
Arthritis associations

Arthritis associations

This page provides information about leading arthritis organizations in Canada. There are many arthritis organizations in Canada that can help you and your teenager get… Read More
Blood tests and JIA

Blood tests and JIA

Blood tests are used to help diagnose and monitor JIA. They can help your doctor determine the type of JIA you have. Blood tests are… Read More
Biologic agents and JIA

Biologic agents and JIA

Biologic agents are a new group of highly effective drugs for JIA. They target key steps in the immune system that cause inflammation in the… Read More
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