Update

jessa1228 · February 2012

IT'S NOT CANCER! Huuuuuuge sigh of relief.

They've diagnosed her with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. It appears to only be affecting one joint (in her knee), and I think they've caught it early enough that there's little concern for stunted growth and other nasty things. She's going to get some injections and then be put on some kind of medication, and hopefully that'll be the end of it.

Thank you girls for all the love and support. It really means a lot to me :-)

bridalmomma · February 2012

OMG!!!! What a huge relief. I don't want to take over your thread but need to PM with you about this.... I have RA and my younger sister has had JRA for over 40 years!!!

Sending {{hugs}} to your little friend!!

jessa1228 · February 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_september-2012-weddings_update-2?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:a464c18c-2e4d-469b-8eae-3865079cb9cfDiscussion:4ab116d9-01a6-4868-9925-81e94e11ce91Post:3b18293f-3779-4c54-8d66-44d18476adc0">Re: Update</a>:
[QUOTE]OMG!!!! What a huge relief. I don't want to take over your thread but need to PM with you about this.... I have RA and my younger sister has had JRA for over 40 years!!! Sending {{hugs}} to your little friend!!
Posted by bridalmomma[/QUOTE]

<div>Oh please do! I've been researching it all evening, but the more info I have (especially from someone who actually has it) the better.</div>

DirtyWater · February 2012

Oh thank goodness! There's nothing worse than little people having terrible diseases. At least with it being caught early they can work with her.

morenachica110 · February 2012

That's great! I mean, it still sucks that she has to go through anything at all, but at least it's not cancer.

*big hugs!*

BMcLeodTeam · February 2012

I am SO happy and relieved to hear this!!!

romamor4 · February 2012

Thank goodness!! What great news!

bridalmomma · February 2012

Sent you a PM!!

volleygurl0306 · February 2012

Wow that is such great news!!!! RA is unfortunately still uncomfortable but not nearly as scary as cancer and hopefully they caught it early enough to monitor it and make her as comfortable as possible! :-)

wineo929 · February 2012

Great news (about the non-cancer)! T&Ps!!

jessa1228 · February 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_september-2012-weddings_update-2?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:a464c18c-2e4d-469b-8eae-3865079cb9cfDiscussion:4ab116d9-01a6-4868-9925-81e94e11ce91Post:3af4861d-ef1e-4c1a-8fd5-c5c5fe21e0d6">Re: Update</a>:
[QUOTE]Sent you a PM!!
Posted by bridalmomma[/QUOTE]

<div>Back atcha!</div>

DeadUtopia · February 2012

That's so amazing! I'm so glad! This was on my mind since I read your earlier post because I just can't imagine how the parents felt...

smartlypretty · February 2012

Gosh, that's a relief! So glad it's not cancer.

When I was a kid, they thought I had leukemia for a few days. It turned out to be roseola (an infection similar to measles) but I still remember how terrified my parents were.

bridalmomma · February 2012

Another pm

jessa1228 · February 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_september-2012-weddings_update-2?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:a464c18c-2e4d-469b-8eae-3865079cb9cfDiscussion:4ab116d9-01a6-4868-9925-81e94e11ce91Post:8bf63216-f484-41ce-8887-9c19beb5d7e3">Re: Update</a>:
[QUOTE]That's so amazing! I'm so glad! This was on my mind since I read your earlier post because I just can't imagine how the parents felt...
Posted by DeadUtopia[/QUOTE]

<div>Her father is one of my best friends. He told me that when they sedated her for the MRI, he completely lost it. And he NEVER cries.</div>

mamameech · February 2012

oh man, thank God! I was thinking about you/her yesterday and last night. A coworker's son was diagnosed with cancer at 4 and he's been undergoing treatment for that last year; it's awful. Having a son the same age as him really scared the crap outta me and my heart breaks for every child who has to suffer through that.

Arthritis is no fun either but I'm sure the family is just so relieved it's not cancer.

Laur110 · February 2012

So happy to hear that it is not cancer. Sending T&P's over!

Johnsonk313 · February 2012

That's awesome Jess! So glad to hear that!

josephwedding · February 2012

Oh man Jess, what a relief. While arthritis isn't awesome, it's better than cancer!

lbarr088 · February 2012

What a relief!

Sarah&Eric2012 · February 2012

I'm so glad it's not cancer. Huge sigh of relief!

SCogs18 · February 2012

What a relief! JRA is still tough, but very much more managable! One of FI's groomsmen has it and he lives a totally normal life with a life ad a two year old.

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