This listing includes some of the rheumatic or autoimmune diseases that can affect children. The information here is provided to give a broad overview about conditions and treatment options. It is not intended to be a substitute for information from your physician about your child’s condition. Your rheumatologist or other specialist is best qualified to talk with you about the specifics of your child’s care.

Conditions

• Henoch-Schöenlein Purpura
• Juvenile Dermatomyositis
• Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Lupus
• Juvenile Chronic (Idiopathic, Rheumatoid) Arthritis – A Broad Description
• Polyarticular Arthritis 
• Spondyloarthropathy (SA)
• Systemic Arthritis

Treatments

• Preparing for Your Child’s Doctor Visit
• Enbrel
• Eye Problems Associated with Juvenile Arthritis
• Methotrexate
• Ready, Set . . . Exercise!
• Remicade –Another Arrow in the Rheumatologist’s Quiver
• Repetitions—Why So Many?
• Therapy Using Prednisone (Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug)
• Yabadabadoo! Adalimumab (Humiri®) May Be for You!