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My left ankle is swollen and I was told I have juvenile arthritis. What can I do to get rid of this and feel better?

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Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) is an inflammation of the joints in children for more than six weeks in children ages 17 years old and below. As to your condition, you're under the classification of pauciarticular JRA which affects four or less joints and this is the most common form of JRA. Complications due to this condition includes: eye inflammation and growth interference. Treatment for this condition focus in relieving the pain, swelling, exercises to maintain range of motion, gain strength and prevent secondary complications. Treatment includes:

· NSAIDs

· Celecoxib (cerebrex)

· You can start to have physical therapy sessions while taking your prescribe medications. They may also recommend splints and assistive devices.

· Make sure you had your check up with your Doctor for early treatment and prevent secondary complications as soon as possible.
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Because juvenile arthritis (JA) is along term illness, therapy includes a balanced program of exercise, rest, and medication administration to restore function, and maintain joint mobility.

*Exercise – To preserve muscle and joint function, you need a set program of daily range of motion exercises to strengthen muscles and put joints through their full range of motion.

*Heat application – Heat reduces pain and inflammation in joints and increases comfort and motion. Heat can be applied by the use of warm water soaks for 20 to 30 minutes.

*Splinting – To immobilized inflamed joints.
*Nutrition – Avoid foods that can aggravate symptoms of arthritis.

*Medication – NSAIDs are the drug of choice for JA.Those approved for use in children older than 12 years older include tolmetin (Tolectin), naproxen (Naprosyn), and ibuprofen (Motrin). NSAIDs are taken 1 to 4 times a day. They not only control pain and inflammation, thereby reducing joint swelling, joint discomfort, and morning stiffness, but they may contribute to improvement in malaise and irritability. NSAIDs must be taken for at least 6 to 8 weeks to ensure effectiveness.
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Most laypeople and many doctors fail to realize that arthritis in children exists. For the children affected and their families, education about the condition is necessary. Many children bear for months or years before the diagnosis of arthritis is thought of and proper treatment begun. But the problem does not end there. Children with arthritis often experience difficulty because their teachers and schoolmates don't understand that children can develop arthritis. They have no idea what to expect from the child with arthritis or about the illness.
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Arthritis

BACKGROUND

Natural remedies can dramatically decrease most kinds of arthritis pain and improve function. This is especially important because arthritis medications unnecessarily kill over 16,500 Americans yearly (mostly from bleeding ulcers). Those with arthritis pain should begin with the program to heal joints discussed under Treatment.

TREATMENT

Natural remedies can dramatically decrease most kinds of arthritis pain and improve function. This is especially important because arthritis medications unnecessarily kill over 16,500 Americans yearly (mostly from bleeding ulcers). Those with arthritis pain should begin with the following supplement program to heal joints. Take them for 6 weeks. You will be amazed at how much better you feel and, although you should stay on a multi-nutrient powder forever, if you want you can lower the dose of the other treatments (as able).

Recommended Supplements

The first 4 nutrients help joints to heal and rebuild. The last 2 decrease inflammation. Give the program 6 weeks to work.

Multi-nutrient powder

Consume a daily dose of a good multi-nutrient powder (see Energy Revitalization System).

Glucosamine sulfate

Glucosamine Sulphate 750 mg 2x day.

MSM

MSM 2,500 mg/day.

Calcium

If osteoporosis is present, add calcium.

Willow bark and Boswellia

Take a mix of willow bark, Boswellia (frankincense) and cherry. This (and the fish oil below) can help turn off inflammation.

Fish oil

If you have inflammatory arthritis (red, swollen joints, as in rheumatoid arthritis) add fish oil (1 teaspoon or 3 capsules 2-3 times a day for 6 weeks, then once a day).

Medications

The above supplements can be taken with your prescription pain medications. If you are on the blood thinner Coumadin, however, consult with a holistic physician before taking these or any herbals.

Minocycline (for infections)

If you have rheumatoid arthritis, the inflammation is often being triggered by your body fighting a hidden infection, and I recommend that long term antibiotic treatment with Minocycline (Minocin — a tetracycline antibiotic) be added.

Exercise

Walking (in a pool, if it is too painful on the ground) is good exercise for arthritis below your waist. If you have decreased flexibility, put heat on the affected joints (herbal "beanbags" that can be heated in the microwave are very good for this). After 5-10 minutes in the heat, slowly and gently move the joints (as able) to reclaim your full range of motion. Do this 2-3 times a day until your joints are limber.

Other Therapies & Advice

Acupressure (for food allergies)

If symptoms persist despite these treatments, look for and treat food allergies with a special form of acupressure called NAET.

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