July Is National Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month

 

July Is National Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month. There is  estimated 300,000 children in the US who have everyday challenges living with juvenile arthritis (JA) and related diseases. Arthiritis just doesn’t effect adults. Juvenile arthritis is an umbrella term used to describe the many autoimmune and inflammatory conditions or pediatric rheumatic diseases that can develop in children and teens.

The various types of juvenile arthritis have many common symptoms, like pain, joint swelling, redness and warmth, but each type of JA is distinct and has its own unique characteristics and how it affects the body.

Watching your child struggle everyday is hard with the little things we take for granted. Exercise and movement is important. When you have other issues on top of JA it can be even more challenging.

My hero, my daughter is one of the 300,000.