Bone scan and bone density and JIA
A bone scan will show inflammation or infection in the bones, while a bone density test will measure the amount of calcium in the bones.… Read More
Changing unhelpful thoughts
There are various things you can do to stop or change unhelpful thoughts. These techniques include mindful observation, replacing unhelpful thoughts with more helpful ones,… Read More
Complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) for JIA
Complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) are health-care systems, practices and products that are not a part of conventional medicine. Conventional medicine is practiced by medical… Read More
Complications of JIA
Sometimes, young people with JIA can go for months or even years without their disease bothering them, but then it comes back. This is called… Read More
Coping strategies for fatigue
Stress, anxiety and depression can all lead to feelings of fatigue. It is important to find ways to actively manage your stress. Not only are… Read More
Coping strategies for pain
Discover some coping strategies you can use during a JIA flare-up. These strategies can help reduce pain by changing the way your pain signals are being… Read More
Coping with a JIA diagnosis
You may feel a range of emotions after being diagnosed with JIA. Discover some strategies to help you cope with JIA. • It is common… Read More
Coping with symptoms, stress, flare-ups and setbacks
There are a number of ways you can learn to cope with stress related to JIA. Several of these have been covered in previous sections.… Read More
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
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
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