9-Year-Old's Recurring Symptoms: Possible Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Question
my grandaughter is 9. For the past 6 months her symptoms are hives,headaches,sore throat,joint pains severe,fever stomache pains.They come and go.Getting worse.Doctor put her on penicilen.It did nothing.Took her to emergency room at shands,they did blood work,exrays,urine.All came out good.What NEXT? HELP  Marilyn

Answer
Hi Marilyn,
These symptoms sound like possibly a rheumatoid or connective tissue disease.
I would take her to a pediatric rheumatologist. I used to work in Jacksonville at the Mayo Clinic. I am familiar with Shands and they have a very good hospital there. See what you can do to locate a specialist.