Could my symptoms be rheumatoid arthritis?
Joint symptoms can be difficult to explain. These five questions can help you describe what you are experiencing and prepare for a conversation with a doctor.
For adults aged 18 and over. Free to use. No registration required.
This educational checker cannot diagnose or rule out rheumatoid arthritis or other conditions. It does not replace a medical assessment.
Before you start
This checker asks about joint pain, swelling and stiffness. There are no right or wrong answers. Your answers stay in this browser page only. They are not saved and not sent anywhere unless you choose to share them.
Get urgent medical help today for sudden severe joint pain, a newly hot and swollen joint, inability to move or put weight on a joint, or joint pain with fever, shivering or feeling very unwell. A joint infection can occur without fever. Do not wait for this checker or a clinic WhatsApp reply.
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About this checker
This is an educational symptom-awareness tool. It is not a diagnostic test and is not affiliated with or endorsed by NRAS.
The questions and educational messages here were written for this website. They are not a validated questionnaire, and the sources below are listed as further reading rather than as evidence that this checker has been validated.