Old symptom checker

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Have you had persistent joint pain for 6 weeks or more?

No

No - 176

Yes, more than 6 weeks

Yes, more than 6 weeks - 176

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One or a few joints

One or a few joints - 177

Several or many joints

Several or many joints - 177

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AsymmetricalThe joints affected tend to be on one side of the body.

Asymmetrical - 178

Mainly in the spine

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SymmetricalThe same affected joints are usually on both sides of your body.

Symmetrical - 178

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Back

Back - 179

Lower back

Lower back - 179

Mid and lower back

Smaller joints such as the knuckles in your hands and feet.

Smaller joints such as the knuckles in your hands and feet. - 179

Weight bearing joints such as knees, hips.

Weight bearing joints such as knees, hips. - 179

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For an hour or more after getting out of bed in the morning.

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For a short amount of time after getting out of bed in the morning and often after inactivity (like watching a movie or taking a long car ride).

- 180

Lasting an hour or more after getting out of bed in the morning or after inactivity and also pain that wakes you during night.

- 180

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Decrease in appetite

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Fever or flu like symptoms

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Hard, painful bumps on your fingers joints

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Non-tender pea-sized firm bumps on your elbows or hands

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Ongoing pain in your buttocks, shoulders or chest

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Painful joints are swollen and warm

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Pitted, grooved and/or discoloured nails

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Red scaly patches or rashes on your face or body

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Swollen fingers or toes, or entire digit swollen (like a sausage)

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Weight loss

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None of the above

- 181

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Step 1

Have you had persistent joint pain for 6 weeks or more?

Step 2

How many joints are affected?

Step 3

Are the joints affected symmetrical, asymmetrical or only in the spine?

Step 4

Which joints are affected?

Step 5

When and for how long does your pain and stiffness occur?

Step 6

Select all symptoms that apply to you: