How To Manage Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Additional JRA Symptoms

Sometimes in very young children, especially those who cannot verbalize where they may be in pain, it is important to look for other symptoms of JRA, such as losing a developmental milestone like walking. They may have been walking well, then suddenly start limping and need to be carried. JRA can also cause skin rashes, which are different from rashes resulting from allergies or eczema. If a faint but pink rash develops across knuckles, cheeks or the arms and legs, this may be a sign of JRA. These rashes can last from a few days to several weeks. Another sign of rheumatoid arthritis in children is a loss of appetite, which results in weight loss, in addition to fatigue and lethargy.