My JRA Heros  My JRA Heros My JRA Heros- Jake & Hannah  Tuesday,
May 7, 2013  Always Learning.....Autoimmune Diseases Keep
Overlapping!  I received a email this week and on the bottom
header, It really got my attention. Did you know?  Did you know
that TODAY: *50 million men, woman and children are in pain from
arthritis *140,000 people with arthritis will visit their doctor
* 3,750 joints will be replaced * Arthritis will be the largest
category of disability claims filed * Arthritis will cost this
country $350M * 3 people will DIE today from arthritis  Our
family also learned about another auto immune disorder,
Relapsing Polychondritis. No matter how seasoned we are, there
is so much more to learn and to continue to advocate and help
find a cure. Last week, we had our regular rheumatology
appointment and I was proud to share I thought there had been
improvement with both Hannah and Jake. Then, I casually mention
that Hannah has a new symptom of her right ear  getting HOT and
RED.  I didn't expect to hear an