The most common misconception about arthritis is that it’s a disease of the elderly. In fact, specialists in this field tell us approximately 61,500 Canadian toddlers, youths and young adults live with the intense pain and disability of arthritis. That’s at least one case for every school.
There are few problems in childhood that are more mortifying than this one. But the silence that surrounds the condition, even among moms, can make it even worse. Here's what really keeps kids from staying dry – and what you can do to get them through.
We had no idea our lives would change so significantly. Up until January 7, 2005, my family enjoyed the perfect life. Well, okay, maybe it wasn't perfect, but let's just say that it was normal. But things changed drastically overnight. My daughter, Karla, was diagnosed with an inoperable tumor at the age of 14.
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