Your plan for managing symptoms
You may have had your pain, stiffness, and fatigue for a while now. It is important to realize that these symptoms are not going to… Read More
What is stiffness?
Stiffness means that you may have trouble moving your joints. When JIA is active, you probably have stiff joints first thing in the morning each… Read More
What is stress?
Stress is a normal part of life. Stress happens to everyone. It is your body’s physical and emotional reaction to something that upsets your personal… Read More
What causes stress?
Stressors are things that happen in your life that can cause stress. We usually think of stressors as being negative. Examples of negative stressors could… Read More
What is pain?
Everyone has experienced pain, whether from a needle or a cut, or due to something more long-lasting like JIA. It is really hard to understand… Read More
What is fatigue?
Fatigue is when you feel extremely tired or exhausted. You may feel weak, and that can make it difficult for you to do the things… Read More
Symptoms of stress
In order to reduce the negative changes experienced from stress, we need to know about different kinds of stress and how to recognise the signs… Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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