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Questions to Ask Your Doctor

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  • I have symptoms, and I think it might be rheumatoid arthritis.
  • I have rheumatoid arthritis, and this is a checkup or follow-up visit.
  • I have rheumatoid arthritis, and I'm sick or having problems.

I have symptoms, and I think it might be rheumatoid arthritis.

What to Ask Your Doctor

  1. Do my symptoms mean I have RA?
  2. Is there a test that can tell if I have it?
  3. What causes rheumatoid arthritis, and what kind of damage does it do?
  4. Is there a cure or effective treatment for RA?
  5. What will the treatment accomplish?
  6. Does RA raise my risk of having other medical conditions?
  7. If I do have RA, how often do I need checkups?

I have rheumatoid arthritis, and this is a checkup or follow-up visit.

What to Ask Your Doctor

  1. How can you tell if I am getting better?
  2. What should I expect from treatment?
  3. Will rheumatoid arthritis spread to other parts of my body?
  4. Would exercise help? If so, what's the best kind?
  5. Will I need to take medication for RA forever?

I have rheumatoid arthritis, and I'm sick or having problems.

What to Ask Your Doctor

  1. Am I having an RA flare-up? If so, why?
  2. Is my treatment still working?
  3. Are my symptoms from my medications?
  4. Do I need to have surgery to repair damaged joints?
  5. Does RA cause other health problems, and what can I do about that?
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