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Which common misconceptions have you heard about JIA? #BustingJIAMyths

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#BustingJIAMyths is our JIA Awareness Week 2023 campaign. We aim to bust the myths about this incurable, invisible condition and explain what it really means to live with JIA. Which of the misconceptions have you encountered from the list below?

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Children can’t get arthritis
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You can grow out if it
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It’s just growing pains
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You don’t look ill so it can’t be that serious
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You were fine yesterday so you can't feel that bad today
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JIA is no big deal
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You don’t need to take medication for JIA
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Joint pain is the only symptom
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Do let us know of any other myths/ misconceptions you have come across that aren't on the list