No. Your child’s rheumatologist works as a partner with your general pediatrician. Kids with juvenile arthritis will continue to have all of the same common medical needs that any other child has, and these are best provided for by their pediatrician. However, it’s important to keep your pediatric rheumatologist informed if your child does have an illness because the rheumatologist may have recommendations, such as possibly skipping a dose of medication. Your pediatric rheumatologist will also want to know if your child has been prescribed other medications such as antibiotics. Your child's medical care should be a team approach, with each doctor managing what they are most experienced
This is the first book in a series, published by Dr. Lowe, designed to address some of the biggest challenges facing children with autoimmune conditions. Many children have severe anxiety and fear regarding injections. This book is based on the true story of a young boy who overcame his fear of injections, and learned to be brave and a role model for other children with chronic health conditions! A Kid's Guide to Shots
Dr. Lowe talks discusses growing pains and how to distinguish growing pains from something more serious.
