Symptoms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

The most common symptoms of all forms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) include:

• Joint pain and swelling that may come and go but is most often persistent. Symptoms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis must last for 6 weeks before a diagnosis of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis can be made.

• Joint stiffness that lasts longer than 1 hour in the morning.

• Irritability, refusal to walk, or protection or guarding of a joint. You might notice your child limping or avoiding the use of a certain joint.

• Often unpredictable changes in symptoms, from periods with no symptoms (remission) to flare-ups.

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