Children

How to Cope With Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis – Tips From a 19 Year Old

Written by Laurie on July 7, 2012 in Autoimmune Diseases, Children, Your Stories with 3 Comments

Justine was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis when she was 8. Her tips for coping with arthritis and joint pain will help you manage any chronic illness or disease. Does she fight or live in harmony with rheumatoid arthritis? Neither. “Rather than ‘fighting’ or ‘living in harmony’ with my arthritis I prefer to think of it [...]

Living With Klippel Trenaunay Syndrome (KTS) – Symptoms and Treatments

Written by Laurie on July 2, 2012 in Children, Skin Diseases, Your Stories with 13 Comments

Learn what Klippel Trenaunay syndrome (KTS) is and how to live with it, from a 21 year old who was diagnosed with this rare congenital malformation at birth. Despite the multiple procedures and surgeries she’s had, Arianna is positive about her life and determined to help others cope with the symptoms and treatments of illnesses [...]

Crohn’s Disease in Children – Dr Frank’s Tips for Kids With IBD

Written by Laurie on June 25, 2012 in Children, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with 1 Comment

These tips for children with Crohn’s disease are from a psychologist who not only helps kids with IBD, he actually has Crohn’s himself. “The hardest but one of the most rewarding aspects of being a psychologist is working with chronically ill patients, especially children,” says registered psychologist Frank Sileo of Ridgewood, New Jersey. “I am [...]