Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) is an autoimmune disorder causing inflammation or swelling and stiffness in the joints, and may also involve other parts of the body, including organs.  It is an arthritic condition that causes symptoms for more than six weeks in children aged 16 or younger.  There are three types of JRA, depending upon the number of joints involved.  More than 300,000 children have some form of juvenile arthritis.

Ascend SpecialtyRx manages patients with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis based on the most recent Guidelines for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis from the American College of Rheumatology.

Our pharmacy maintains full availability of all needed medications and medical supplies, and we offer around-the-clock emergency support and patient counseling, as well as confidential, flexible and on-time delivery options.

Our expert pharmacy team works closely with each patient and their healthcare providers to help ensure that patients take their medications as prescribed, and monitor for any side effects from the medications.  We can also provide alternative therapy, whenever appropriate.

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Patients need additional monitoring and support to maintain the safe and effective use of their medications.  For example, each month, our pharmacy team may remind patients of the importance of notifying both their primary care doctor and rheumatologist if treated for an infection with antibiotics.  We might also ask if the patient experienced any persistent fever; extreme or unusual fatigue; unexplained or prolonged bruising or bleeding; black, bloody or tarry stools; fever or chills; redness of the injection site or signs of infection such as sore throat or pale skin.

American College of Rheumatology

Arthritis Foundation

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases