Re: children with RA?

[Guest guest]

A telephone consult with your rheumy or his nurse can not hurt.

I would pick up the phone immediately.

Good wishes.....

Raniolo

From: ldydewinter04 <ldydewinter@...>

Subject: [ ] children with RA?

Date: Thursday, June 25, 2009, 3:53 PM

I have RA and now I'm worried about my 7 year old daughter. She keeps

complaining of 'pains' in her hip area and her knees. She woke up from a nap

this morning crying because her right hip hurt. This week she has been so tired

and achy she hasn't wanted to play or even swim much. Today, she's running a low

fever. Her pediatrician said it's a virus going around. But this is the third

time since school let out. Should I make an appointment with my rheumy or am I

jumping the gun too quickly?

ACK! I don't know what to do! Where's my parenting manual?

G

[Guest guest]

My daughter is 12 and she started complaining of aches and pains last year... I

took her right to her pediatrician and he suggested taking her to my Rhuemy who

also see's children... He basically did blood work on her and now for

precaution reasons, he see's her every 12 months unless something occurs to

warrant a visit...

[Guest guest]

I'd a make an appointment for her GP or preditrician first because there are so

many things to rule out before jumping to the RA comclusion. Beside, they can

test for that as well. Hope she will be fine.

Stan,

Seattle, Windy and cloudy.

[ ] children with RA?

I have RA and now I'm worried about my 7 year old daughter.  She keeps

complaining of 'pains' in her hip area and her knees. She woke up from a nap

this morning crying because her right hip hurt. This week she has been so tired

and achy she hasn't wanted to play or even swim much.  Today, she's running a

low fever.  Her pediatrician said it's a virus going around.  But this is the

third time since school let out.  Should I make an appointment with my rheumy

or am I jumping the gun too quickly?

ACK!  I don't know what to do!  Where's my parenting manual?

G

[Guest guest]

Hi - I worried about my daughter, too. It wouldn't hurt to have her

checked out, let them run some blood tests, etc. In my daughter's case, it seems

to be a little bit of transference pain (sympathy). Once things were ruled out

with her, I've not heard as many complaints. Keep in mind that mine was 15 at

the time and very much a drama queen. Keep us posted. I hope its nothing

serious with your daughter.....Doreen

I have RA and now I'm worried about my 7 year old daughter. She keeps

complaining of 'pains' in her hip area and her knees. She woke up from a nap

this morning crying because her right hip hurt. This week she has been so tired

and achy she hasn't wanted to play or even swim much. Today, she's running a

low fever. Her pediatrician said it's a virus going around. But this is the

third time since school let out. Should I make an appointment with my rheumy or

am I jumping the gun too quickly?

ACK! I don't know what to do! Where's my parenting manual?

G

[Guest guest]

Hi kelly, I'm going through the same thing....my 6 yr old (7 on Sunday) is going

through the same...after several xrays I was told it is growing pains. But I

will keep an eye on her. Try reading this article and see if it helps.

ita

Your 8-year-old son wakes up crying in the night complaining that his legs are

throbbing. You rub them and soothe him as much as you can, but you're uncertain

about whether to give him any medication or take him to the doctor.

Sound familiar? Your child is probably experiencing growing pains, a normal

occurrence in about 25% to 40% of children. They generally strike during two

periods: in early childhood, among 3- to 5-year-olds, and later on, in 8- to

12-year-olds.

What Causes Them?

No firm evidence shows that the growth of bones causes pain. The most likely

causes are the aches and discomforts resulting from the jumping, climbing, and

running that active kids do during the day. The pains can occur after a child

has had a particularly athletic day.

Signs and Symptoms

Growing pains always concentrate in the muscles, rather than the joints. Most

kids report pains in the front of their thighs, in the calves, or behind the

knees. Whereas joints affected by more serious diseases are swollen, red,

tender, or warm, the joints of kids experiencing growing pains appear normal.

Although growing pains often strike in late afternoon or early evening before

bed, pain can sometimes wake a slumbering child. The intensity of the pain

varies from child to child, and most kids don't experience the pains every day.

Diagnosing Growing Pains

One symptom that doctors find most helpful in making a diagnosis of growing

pains is how the child responds to touch while in pain. Kids who have pain from

a serious medical disease don't like to be handled because movement tends to

increase the pain. But those with growing pains respond differently — they feel

better when they're held, massaged, and cuddled.

Growing pains are what doctors call a diagnosis of exclusion. This means that

other conditions should be ruled out before a diagnosis of growing pains is

made. A thorough history and physical examination by your doctor can usually

accomplish this. In rare instances, blood and X-ray studies may be required

before a final diagnosis of growing pains is made.

Helping Your Child

Some things that may help alleviate the pain include:

* massaging the area

* stretching

* placing a heating pad on the area

* giving ibuprofen or acetaminophen (Never give aspirin to a child under 12

due to its association with Reye syndrome, a rare but potentially fatal

disease.)

When to Call the Doctor

Alert your doctor if any of the following symptoms occur with your child's pain:

* persistent pain, pain in the morning, or swelling or redness in one

particular area or joint

* pain associated with a particular injury

* fever

* limping

* unusual rashes

* loss of appetite

* weakness

* tiredness

* uncharacteristic behavior

These signs are not due to growing pains and should be evaluated by the doctor.

Although growing pains often point to no serious illness, they can be upsetting

to a child — or a parent. Because a child seems completely cured of the aches in

the morning, parents sometimes suspect that the child faked the pains. However,

this usually is not the case. Support and reassurance that growing pains will

pass as kids grow up can help them relax.

Reviewed by: Dowshen, MD

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> I have RA and now I'm worried about my 7 year old daughter. She keeps

complaining of 'pains' in her hip area and her knees. She woke up from a nap

this morning crying because her right hip hurt. This week she has been so tired

and achy she hasn't wanted to play or even swim much. Today, she's running a

low fever. Her pediatrician said it's a virus going around. But this is the

third time since school let out. Should I make an appointment with my rheumy or

am I jumping the gun too quickly?

> ACK! I don't know what to do! Where's my parenting manual?

> G

>

[Guest guest]

My daughter has a form of juvenile arthritis. She is 15.

Pain in hips and back is generally where arthritis first starts.... It would not

hurt to mention this to your daughter's doctor again and let them know that you

have RA and were hoping to rule this out in your daughter.

*~ Kami ~*

[ ] children with RA?

I have RA and now I'm worried about my 7 year old daughter. She keeps

complaining of 'pains' in her hip area and her knees. She woke up from a nap

this morning crying because her right hip hurt. This week she has been so tired

and achy she hasn't wanted to play or even swim much. Today, she's running a low

fever. Her pediatrician said it's a virus going around. But this is the third

time since school let out. Should I make an appointment with my rheumy or am I

jumping the gun too quickly?

ACK! I don't know what to do! Where's my parenting manual?

G

[Guest guest]

ACK!!! I'm so sorry for your daughter!!

However, it was determined after an emergency trip to the ER, she has the herpes

virus that mimics mono. It's lingered on and on all week and she's still got a

medium fever.

I'm suppose to have an Orencia treatment on monday, but I may postpone.

Whenever I go in, I will mention this to my rheumy and see if she thinks my

daughter needs tested.

Thanks!

[ ] children with RA?

I have RA and now I'm worried about my 7 year old daughter. She keeps

complaining of 'pains' in her hip area and her knees. She woke up from a nap

this morning crying because her right hip hurt. This week she has been so tired

and achy she hasn't wanted to play or even swim much. Today, she's running a low

fever. Her pediatrician said it's a virus going around. But this is the third

time since school let out. Should I make an appointment with my rheumy or am I

jumping the gun too quickly?

ACK! I don't know what to do! Where's my parenting manual?

G

[Guest guest]

,

If your daughter has experienced a decrease in range of motion in her hip, she

may have a condition known as Legg-Calve Perthes disorder.

My son, now 21, complained of his hip hurting then began to also become tired

and achey. I took him to the doctor who immediately referred us to an ortho

specialist who diagnosed him with this disorder.

What happens is the femur head begins the process of breaking down and causes

" flu-like " symptoms. From what I've learned it's not arthritis straight out,

but will eventually lead into arthritis as the child gets long into their adult

years.

I urge you to take her in and ask the doctor to take x-rays. We were fortunate

to catch my son's at the earliest beginnings and as a result we were able to get

through all the phases easier. All it took was a doctor who recognized the

symptoms right away and a lucky x-ray.

He still limps but at least we knew what it was and how to deal with it. We

also qualified to have him cared for by the Shriner's Childrens Hospital.

Hope this helps.

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> I have RA and now I'm worried about my 7 year old daughter. She keeps

complaining of 'pains' in her hip area and her knees. She woke up from a nap

this morning crying because her right hip hurt. This week she has been so tired

and achy she hasn't wanted to play or even swim much. Today, she's running a

low fever. Her pediatrician said it's a virus going around. But this is the

third time since school let out. Should I make an appointment with my rheumy or

am I jumping the gun too quickly?

> ACK! I don't know what to do! Where's my parenting manual?

> G

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