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Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is the newest and preferred terminology to describe chronic arthritis in children… The disease is also sometimes referred to as juvenile arthritis (JA) or juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA). Children under 17 years of age who develop inflammation in a joint (usually with swelling and/or pain and/or morning stiffness) that lasts longer than six weeks usually have JIA.

There are seven different types of JIA, and the pattern of arthritis and the short-term and long-term effects of each type are different. We do not know the cause of any of the types of JIA. If the arthritis is associated with another disease such as lupus, dermatomyositis, inflammatory…

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‘The Big Sick’ – a Movie about Romance and Still’s Disease

Home > Rare Diseases > ‘The Big Sick’ – a Movie about Romance and Still’s Disease Sheryl Rothmuller | July 30, 2017 | 1 Comment For so long, Systemic JIA or Stills Disease has been in the shadows that we can hardly believe that that there is now a movie about this disease. And its not a small-time documentary, it’s the summer’s sleeper box office hit! “The Big Sick” is a romantic-comedy in which Still’s Disease (the adult version of Systemic JIA) figures prominently. Actor Kumail Nanjiani (from the TV show “Silicon Valley”) co-wrote the movie with his now wife, Emily Gordon about their relationship. Nanjiani also stars in the film, with Zoe Kazan playing Emily.

Resources

Systemic JIA Foundation

Our simple and urgent focus is finding a cure for Systemic JIA also known as Still's Disease.

Cassie + Friends

Cassie + Friends is the only charity in Canada dedicated 100% to the pediatric rheumatic disease community. Rooted in our four pillars, we champion research, information, connection and support for pediatric rheumatic diseases.

JIA Mom's Blog

I’m a mom whose daughter has been battling systemic juvenile idiopathic arthtritis since 2001. This is just a place to share what we have learned, what we are continuing to learn, and to put words to our hopes for the future.

JIA-at-NRAS

JIA-at-NRAS is a part of the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS). We design, coordinate, fund and deliver a comprehensive and wide range of high quality products and services for all affected by RA and JIA.

NIAMS

By definition, JIA begins in children and adolescents before the 16th birthday. Most types of the disease are more frequent in girls, but enthesitis-related JIA, a form of the disease that involves inflammation of the places where ligaments and tendons (flexible bands of tissue) attach to bones, is more common in boys.

StatPearls

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a heterogeneous group of idiopathic inflammatory arthritis affecting children younger than 16 years of age and lasting six weeks or longer.