Kelli and Andrew Slater’s bouncy toddler seemed to change overnight. Addison was running and jumping one day. Then she stopped. She would no longer stand in her crib as usual after waking from a nap. “She had always been very physical,” Kelli said. “But she all of a sudden wanted to stay on the couch. […]
Fibromyalgia could be the cause of widespread pain – (VIDEO)
If you ask your child where it hurts and he says “everywhere,” he may be affected by fibromyalgia. In this Children’s Channel video, Steven Spalding, MD, director of the division of rheumatology at Akron Children’s Hospital, shares the symptoms and treatment of this painful and mysterious condition.
Diet can ease symptoms of autoimmune diseases – (VIDEO)
A balanced, healthy diet is critical to the growth and development of all children, especially if their health is already compromised by an autoimmune disease such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis. In this Children’s Channel video, Steven Spalding, MD, director of the division of rheumatology at Akron Children’s Hospital, discusses how to use meals and snack […]
Raynaud’s syndrome can be a white-knuckle ride – (VIDEO)
Although cold temperatures are responsible for most cases of this painful condition, caffeine and stress are also triggers. In this Children’s Channel video, Steven Spalding, MD, director of the division of rheumatology at Akron Children’s Hospital, discusses these triggers and how to ease the symptoms of Raynaud’s syndrome.
This 8-year-old sports fan will take ‘shots’ for his Green Bay Packers
The quick thinking of Nancy Delnay, CNP, is just what Elliott Flor needed to get him through a change in his medication regimen from pills to weekly injections for juvenile dermatomyositis. “Elliott is extremely afraid of needles – to the point he would hide under the table,” said the Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Rheumatology. […]
Returning fevers could be cause for concern – (VIDEO)
It’s not unusual for a child to miss a day or two of school with a fever, but if the fever keeps returning with the same symptoms, it may be a sign of something more serious. In this Children’s Channel video, Steven Spalding, MD, director of the division of rheumatology at Akron Children’s Hospital, discusses […]
