Arthritis Screening Tool
INFLAMMATORY ARTHRITIS SCREENING TOOL*
What is your age?
< 40 years
> 40 years
What is your gender?
Female
Male
Do you have a relative diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis?
Yes
No
(If Female) Have you given birth or lost a pregnancy within the last year?
Yes
No
Have you recently developed pain in your hands or feet in the past year?
Yes
No
Have you noticed any swelling of the joints in your hands, wrists, elbows or feet in the past year?
Yes
No
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
Have you tried an anti-inflammatory medication and noticed improvement of your symptoms?
Yes
No
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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