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Supporting Restful Nights: Practical Tips for Parents of Children with JM

One common issue that we hear about from our families is that after diagnosis their child has trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. This can be due to a variety of factors including discomfort, pain, worry, or fear. Corticosteroids and other JM treatments can also interfere with sleep.

Understanding Second-Line Treatments and Side Effects

Second-line treatments refer to options beyond steroids and methotrexate. They are designed to manage JM while reducing reliance on those medications. We understand that adding new treatments to your child’s regimen can be intimidating. However, rest assured that your doctor has carefully considered the benefits and risks of each option to design the best treatment plan for your family.

Exercise and Juvenile Myositis

Over the past few years, exercise in juvenile myositis patients has garnered the attention of experts. Exercise is regarded as an important therapy in JM and should be done whether a child is in active disease or remission.

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Supporting Restful Nights: Practical Tips for Parents of Children with JM

Understanding Second-Line Treatments and Side Effects

Exercise and Juvenile Myositis

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