I remember when my son was first diagnosed with an autoinflammatory illness, systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (SJIA). It seemed like nothing was helping. It was very frustrating, not knowing what to expect, and not knowing why he wasn’t getting better. … Continue reading
Seven and a half years. That’s how long I’ve been a mama bear. Mama to a child with a chronic illness. Years full of doctor appointments, trips to the pharmacy, tests, scans, and adjusting plans because of pain. Years full … Continue reading
For those newly diagnosed parents: I understand your reluctance to use any more medications than necessary, but let me give you some facts. When a child is newly diagnosed, there is a lot to process with the diagnosis, and a … Continue reading