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While Juvenile Arthritis seems to have a lot in common with RA Often it disappears without the patient ever seeing the problem again.

Studies estimate that by adulthood, JRA symptoms disappear in more than half of all affected children. This means that for a lot of JRA patients will see symptoms into adulthood.

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No. Both lupus and rheumatoid arthritis are autoimmune disorders where the body's immune system attack's its own connective tissue.

The two often overlap with one another, sharing certain clinical symptoms, signs and laboratory abnormalities.

In lupus, joint pain is common. Joint swelling may be present in some cases, but the majority of those with lupus experience joint pain without swelling or only intermittent swelling. In rheumatoid arthritis (RA), joint swelling is always present along with joint pain.

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