Hello, my daughter is 12 years old. 25th august 2019: she complained pain in her knee, and shoulders she could walk with limping, the orthopedic did x-ray on knee and found no issue and the blood test shows (crp: 2.3 and esr: 20), she got well alone after two weeks, 30 of september 2019: we found some of her hands fingers joints in both hands become swollen, we went to the orthopedic again and after blood test, he found (as to: 400, crp: 1.3, esr: 43, rf: negative). 2. October 2019: the rheumatologist, suspected jia, she took mobic 7.5 mg daily and she is okay now. Antic ccp: negative ana positive with titer 1: 1280 and 1: 320.

Dr. Julie Mercy J DavidPhysiotherapist22yrs exp

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Exercise helps maintain muscle tone. It also helps preserve and recover joint range of motion and function. Your doctor may recommend a physical therapist to design an appropriate exercise program. It is important to balance activity with rest. Although pain sometimes limits sports and physical activity, children with juvenile arthritis can often fully participate when symptoms are under control. Swimming is a particularly good exercise because it uses many joints and muscles without putting weight on the joints. In some cases, splints and other devices can help maintain joint alignment. Splints. Splinting is useful in children with juvenile arthritis, either at night or during the day, to reduce inflammation and prevent contractures. Splints (braces made of plastic or other materials) are often used in the arm and hand to prevent contractures of the fingers and wrists. Additional options. In addition to medications, warm baths or an electric blanket may help soothe sore joints.  

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