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I have been hurting for 10 months and there is no end in sight.

Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Apr 25 10:37pm | Replies (58)
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Thank you for your info. He had knee surgery in high school due to miniscus tear, dx with juvenile arthritis then. , 20 years later now having issues maybe triggered by the job, on feet all day etc. I always wondered how can it be RA in only one joint?

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Apr 18 4:28pm

If he was diagnosed that young, it might be a good idea for him to see a rheumatologist specialized in treating Juvenile RA - it is somewhat different than adult onset RA, and those docs understand the nuances and progression. When I was in college over 5 years ago, a rheumatology resident at our Health Service told a friend who had JRA from the age of 6, that he would be dead by 40- How to freak out a 21 year-old! His JRA doc calmed him down, and vehemently disagreed! Glad to say I just saw a picture of him with his grandkids- the years between have not been easy, but he's lead a good life.

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