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	Dear Doctor: My son is two years old and has been diagnosed with arthritis. Some of his toes, both ankles, both knees, and his left elbow are affected. He was diagnosed in August after two months of not knowing what was wrong. He did have some fevers when we first noticed symptoms (at least one was really high) he also had rashes that were diagnosed as anything from fungus to psoriasis. It has since gone away. The dermatologist said it did not look like psoriasis. He is on indomethacin and methotrexate (just started). I am really anxious to find out what kind of JA he has. How long does it take to find out what kind of juvenile arthritis he has?
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Dr. Anne Clarke

Research has shown that patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have an almost 4-fold increased risk of developing lymphoma. Dr. Ann Clarke is conducting research that should help identify patients at highest risk for lymphoma and provide guidance regarding initiation and maintenance of therapy to control SLE. Learn more...

Thanks to the generosity of our donors and partners, Dr. Clarke is just one of many researchers to receive support in 2006/2007 through The Arthritis Society's Research and Career Development Program.

Our Open Forum Community was developed so that people with arthritis could share and benefit from each other's experiences. We invite you to participate in the various discussions.

"I'm another Mom who has a son diagnosed with JRA about 3 years ago. When he is not in a flare up, or is on a med that is working, he is a totally different person. Otherwise, we cannot get him to go to school so he is missing out on an education and friendships. I become frustrated and worried. Any advice?" writes CGW on the childhood (juvenile) arthritis discussion board.

"I'm losing my job because I have a disability but I thought that the Employer had a duty to accommodate an employee when they had or developed a disability. I feel that I'm being blackmailed here -- I don't see what choice I have. Does anyone know about this?" writes leftcoast on the disability issues discussion board.

Train. Travel. Triumph.

Across Canada, thousands of Canadians have already participated on the Joints In Motion Training Team to achieve a personal goal that also benefits the more than four million Canadians with arthritis. Visit this feature regularly to learn more about and support individuals that are "up to the challenge" in the battle against arthritis.

Participant:

Bruce Elliott

Team:

Ontario

Personal Goal:

Machu Picchu, Peru
August 8-16, 2007

Participating on behalf of:

Mother-in-law, Betty

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There are many other books and videos mentioned in The Arthritis Bookstore that can be excellent resources for people wanting to learn more about arthritis.

We know that swollen, tender joints and arthritis pain can turn even the simplest tasks into a real challenge. Which of these daily living activities are impacted the most by your arthritis? (Check all that apply).

being employed

being intimate

brushing your hair

climbing stairs

exercising

doing housework

driving a vehicle

getting dressed

preparing a meal

sitting down

sleeping

standing up

walking

washing yourself

other activities

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