The Versus Arthritis Young People's Panel are Recruiting! Are you 18-24 years old and have arthritis? Do you want to shape and take part in the support, influencing and research work of Versus Arthritis and help us deliver our mission? This volunteer role requires someone who is passionate about supporting others and…
Hi, I was diagnosed with JIA when I was 2 years old. I am now 42 and have just had my fourth joint replaced. Due to long term steroid use, I have had many complications and struggle to heal now. I dont feel like my doctors are particularly supportive, and definitely do not take in to account that I have grown up with this…
Hi I've had JIA since age 2 I'm now 40s have bilateral hip/knee replacements and not had severe flare ups for years, but every now and then I'll get a sudden attack which has always happened in the night, I can go to bed fine and wake up now and then as normal then ill wake up again and my hands, arms will be stiff…
on the 21 November I am booked to have steroids injections in my ankles and my wrist and potentially my knees ( I have jia) and I’m in quite a lot of pain most days they want to put me to sleep for the injections my birthday is on the 23 November wondering if anyone here has had these injections and can give me some…
I’ve been in a flare up for almost a year now but have only had my knees affected and minimal fluid so my Doctor has been happy for me to stay of medication (I was struggling with injections) but within the past week or so i’ve started getting pain in the front of my left shoulder, there’s no swelling as far as i’m aware…
Hi, My 3-year-old daughter was diagnosed with JIA last May. I'm reaching out to connect with parents in a similar situation for sharing experiences, support, and advice.
HI everyone, I'm new to this forum and thought I'd post my story in case anyone has had a similar experience and can give any advice I was diagnosed with JIA aged 11 following years of eye problems. It only affected one joint - my right knee - and was never a massive problem. It came and went for a few years then i went…
Hi everyone. my son has JIA and he has now been on actemra - tocilizumab for 2 months. he has monthly iv infusions. its been 3 weeks since his last infusion and over the last 3 days i have noticed little bruises appearing on his knee (this is where the arthritis is and he has not walked for 11 months). he had a blood test…
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