Ok, this is actually an "arthritis" related post...
or that they're just two different unrelated diseases, that may or may not have some things in common?
I've always wondered...and also, if let's say me (with JRA), lives to adulthood, would it be more likely that i'd get RA? or would they still call it JRA? or what? cuz im not sure....
on another note, i realized that this monday, i have to go for blood; damn i almost felt normal, hadnt had blood tests for six weeks (yay) oh well, i guess SOMETHING would remind me that i'm not the same as i used to be...
gonna have a rhuemy appt. this wednesday too..they better lower my pred dose...
so, yup had a few questions and stuff....btw i hope everyone had a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
GOD BLESS, AND HAVE A WONDERFUL 2010!!!!!!!!!!! (altho its a little late to say that)
ETA: THE STUFF I ADDED, IS IN THE BEGINNING AND IN RED!!
StarPerson1212010-01-02 18:08:19JRA is the onset of rheumatoid arthritis prior to the age of 16..with a few differences
- JRA is almost always sero negative whereas adult RA is predominantly sero positive
JRA is broken into 3 subtypes
Pauciarticular-affects about 50% of kids with JRA it is inflammation in only a few joints and often goes away but will often recur later in life as adult RA. Eye involvement is common with this type
Polyarticular-affects about 30% this most closely resembles adult RA and affects many joints including that of the hands and feet
Systemic-affects joints as well as body systems affecting about 20%..this type is Stills Disease in adults
If you are diagnosed as a child and have no remission you will generally always have the diagnosis of JRA. If you remit and the disease recurs as an adult you will generally receive a diagnosis of RA or Still's Disease.
RA damage is RA damage regardless of age. Just like there are degrees of adult RA there are degrees of JRA. treatment of both the adult and juvenile versions involve the same medications to a certain extent. some of the adult drugs are still going through testing for children
sorry that i came back, but somebody replied...thnx for telling me the differences...
i was sorta wondering if it would still be called JRA if i had it forever...
thats it, and bye
have a nice 2010 though!
In case you're reading......
Google "difference between RA and JRA" and you're sure to come up with a ton of references. One good one is:
How Is Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Different From Adult Rheumatoid Arthritis?
The main difference between juvenile and adult rheumatoid arthritis is that many people with JRA outgrow the illness, while adults usually have lifelong symptoms. Studies estimate that by adulthood, JRA symptoms disappear in more than half of all affected children. Additionally, unlike rheumatoid arthritis in an adult, JRA may affect bone development as well as the child's growth.
Another difference between JRA and adult rheumatoid arthritis is the percentage of people who are positive for RF. About 70 to 80 percent of all adults with rheumatoid arthritis are positive for RF, but fewer than half of all children with rheumatoid arthritis are RF positive. Presence of RF indicates an increased chance that JRA will continue into adulthood.
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