Support for living with JIA
JIA-at-NRAS is a part of the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS). We have just launched our Purple Gunge Challenge as part of #WearPurpleForJIA! Get involved by clicking below.
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Wear Purple for JIA 2025: A Splash of Purple for a Powerful Cause
Wear Purple for JIA 2025: A Splash of Purple for a Powerful Cause The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) is thrilled to announce the return of its annual #WearPurpleForJIA campaign, set to take place on Friday, 23rd May 2025. This colourful initiative aims to raise awareness and funds for children and young people living with […]
#WearPurpleForJIA
#WearPurpleForJIA is an annual campaign dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the benefit of those living with JIA.
JIA Awareness Week 2024
NRAS is proud to announce the dates for 2024’s Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Awareness Week (JIA AW) 15th- 21st July
About Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
All our information on Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, what it is, how it’s managed and living with the condition.
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What is JIA? →
JIA means there is inflammation in a child’s joints that isn’t caused by any other condition.
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Symptoms of JIA →
JIA is more than just painful joints. There are a number of symptoms that may be experienced and age is a big factor in this.
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JIA Diagnosis →
There are a number of different investigations used in diagnoses, including blood tests and scans, along with a discussion about symptoms.
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JIA Medication →
JIA is an auto-immune condition, so the main drugs used to control it are drugs called ‘immunosuppressants’.
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