I seriously think i have arthritis but noone believes me they laughhh; do you th!
Question:
I seriously think i have arthritis but noone believes me they laughhh; do you think i do?
they laugh cause im 16 but i dont think that really has anything to do with it lol
ok well why i think i have it: when it rains or is going to rain my knees, elbows or shoulder hurts ( everytime its random so idont know which one its gonna be [usually my knee])... in cold weather or in a airconditioned room my joints hurt... forexample i cant bend my fingers ; well i can it just hurts . idont know everyone tells me im crazyy what should i doo? & do u think i have it?
Answers:
See a Doctor !!!
And check out this website.
AND YES YOUNG PROPLE CAN HAVE IT !!!
Fast Facts
Arthritis in children is treatable
It is important to seek treatment from health care professionals knowledgeable about childhood arthritis.
Ask your child's rheumatologist about summer camps and other activities to meet other children with arthritis.
What JRA is
Some children with arthritis develop uveitis, an inflammation of the eye.
There are several different types of juvenile arthritis. The most common form is juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), also known as juvenile idiopathic arthritis. There are several different types of JRA. All cause joint inflammation and begin before the age of 16, but otherwise are often associated with distinct symptoms and complications and may require different approaches to treatment.
Systemic onset JRA affects about 10 percent of children with arthritis. It begins with a recurrent fever that can be 103 ° F or higher, often accompanied by a pink rash that comes and goes. Systemic onset JRA may cause inflammation of the internal organs as well as the joints. Swelling of the joints may not be present at onset and may appear months or even years after the onset of fevers. Anemia (a low red blood cell count) and elevated white blood cell counts are also typical. Arthritis may persist despite the fevers and other systemic symptoms going away.
Pauciarticular JRA, which involves fewer than five joints, affects about half of all children with arthritis. Often only one knee is affected. Girls are more at risk than boys. Children who develop this form of JRA when they are younger than 7 years old have the best chance of having their joint disease subside with time, but are at increased risk of developing an inflammatory eye problem (iritis or uveitis) that may persist independently of the arthritis. Because iritis and uveitis usually do not cause symptoms, regular exams by an ophthalmologist (eye doctor) are essential both to detect these conditions and prevent vision loss. Older children with pauciarticular JRA may develop “extended” arthritis that involves multiple joints and lasts into adulthood.