I am a mom with a 11 ywar old daughter that is having symtoms that present to be JRA and we are schedualed to go to Shriners this summer what I need to know is things I can do for pain relief. she has terrible back pain and popping joints? thanks for the info anything will help.well if no doc has suggested what to do in the meantime....my
suggestion is advil or even possibly aspirin if she has no
fevers. i would keep it in the stated dose on the bottle and see
if it helps. although advil can tear up the stomach. (i was
on prescription strength ibuprofen when it was a study drug for kids
with jra) heat seems to help some people. my 3 yr old has
been complaining of both leg and back pain and i will occasionally give
him a dose of children's ibu. (he won't touch aspirin syas it is
sour) since we are waiting for a pediatrician appt. keep in
mind...i'm definitely not a doc or anything...just someone who was
diagnosed at 7 with jra and has been livign with it for 21 years now.
hugs wayney
Maybe try some swimming...especially in a warm pool or hot tub. That's always given me relief. Good luck!
Nichole