Arthritis

Symptom Checker

Many people are living with joint pain or other joint symptoms without thinking it could be arthritis. But the fire of arthritis can strike anyone, at any age. And early action can lead to early relief.

If you have joint pain, don’t ignore it.

We created this simple tool to help you talk to a healthcare provider about your symptoms. Understanding your symptoms is the first step to taking action.

It’s better to know.

Summary of Symptoms

This summary will help you have an effective discussion with your healthcare provider about your joint health, pain and other symptoms.

Don’t ignore joint symptoms. Share them with a doctor. Simply email, download or print your summary to get the conversation started.

In the meantime, there are things you can do on your own to maintain joint health and manage joint symptoms.

 

 

Possible Indications

Disclaimer: Arthritis Society Canada’s symptom checker was designed to help you have more effective conversations with your healthcare provider. The information provided is for educational purposes and should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem. The information provided is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, you should consult with your healthcare provider.
The combination of symptoms you reported did not indicate a particular result at this time.

The combination of symptoms you reported did not indicate a particular result at this time. There could be a number of reasons for this, however, the important thing is to listen to your body. If you are in significant discomfort, you are encouraged to contact your health care provider to discuss your symptoms – bring the summary page of your symptom checker responses with you to help facilitate the discussion.