Autoinflammatory Picnic Days! Here’s a Sneak Peek at What is Planned

…ll be co-hosts at this picnic with our org, the Autoinflammatory Alliance. Zumba in Columbus is going to have free Zumba dance/fitness for adults and children at the picnic! Scioto Park is the home of the Chief Leatherlips monument that people can climb on top of the large limestone slab head of this legendary Wyadot Indian. The ABDA will have their giant Candyland game at this picnic, and many fun door prizes and activities are planned. Saturday,…

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What is Aphthous Stomatitis?

…tis, aka mouth ulcers, can be very painful. In some individuals they can become so numerous and painful that eating and drinking becomes very difficult. Treatment of the underlying autoinflammatory condition should control, or at least help reduce the oral lesions. However, some patients need to treat the oral ulcers directly. Click here to see the treatment options for aphthous stomatitis. References WebMD: Stomatitis University of Michigan Unive…

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Are the Periodic Fever Syndrome Symptoms Contagious?

…to others. Although they may have symptoms that mimic an illness, kids with a periodic fever syndrome can attend school and other activities while in a flare, if they feel up to it. Parents and their doctors become very adept at determining if their child is in a flare and can be around others, or if they have an infectious illness and need to stay home.   *Top left photo by soupstock/BigSTockPhoto.com

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