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Arthritis Screening Tool



INFLAMMATORY ARTHRITIS SCREENING TOOL*

arrow   What is your age?

arrow   What is your gender? Female     Male

arrow   Do you have a relative diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis?
    Yes     No

arrow   (If Female) Have you given birth or lost a pregnancy within the last year?
    Yes     No

arrow   Have you recently developed pain in your hands or feet in the past year?
    Yes     No

arrow   Have you noticed any swelling of the joints in your hands, wrists, elbows or feet in the past year?
    Yes     No

arrow   Do you notice that your joints are stiff for more than 45 minutes when you awaken after a long sleep in the absence of taking any medicine for your symptoms?
    Yes     No

arrow   Have you tried an anti-inflammatory medication and noticed improvement of your symptoms?
    Yes     No

arrow   Has your doctor told you that you have a positive blood test for rheumatoid arthritis?
    Yes     No



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*This is a modification of several screening tools. A final version of screening tool is undergoing validation. Please talk to your doctor if you have any concerns.

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