Erica,

That video just about broke my heart.

While it sucks to have this as an adult, it seems so unfair for kids to have to suffer like this.

But they are so resilient; we can learn a lot from them at the same time.

Yes, they are right; arthritis hurts. Well said.

PS watching it again: 300,000 kids with arthritis / 200 doctors "that can help them" is 1500 kids per doctor. Wow!

PSS also an eye opening reminder that its the number one leading cause of disability in America. And yet, I think its largely ignored by the public. I see all kinds of resources for other kinds of disabilities, which is great, but do feel arthritis is largely ignored.

PSSS They are so cute. How could anyone not pay attention to that message; thanks for posting it!

Last edited by Sue22; 05/09/13 06:30 AM.

sue

Spondyloarthropathy, HLAB27 negative
Humira (still methylprednisone for flares, just not as often. Aleve if needed, rarely.)
LDN/zanaflex/flector patches over SI/ice
vits C, D. probiotics. hyaluronic acid. CoQ, Mg, Ca, K.
chiro
walk, bike
no dairy (casein sensitivity), limited eggs, limited yeast (bread)