-In children, intermittent fever, loss of appetite, weight loss, and anemia, or blotchy rash on the arms and legs may signal the onset of some types of juvenile
rheumatoid arthritis. Other forms of juvenile
rheumatoid arthritis are associated with joint stiffness, a limp, or joint swelling.
Call Your Doctor About Arthritis If:
-The pain and stiffness come on quickly, whether from an injury or an unknown cause; you may be experiencing the onset of rheumatoid arthritis.