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.
Reviewed by Tyler Wheeler, MD on November 23, 2020
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Do my symptoms mean I have rheumatoid arthritis?
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Are there tests I should get?
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What causes RA, and what kind of damage does it do?
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Is there treatment?
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If I do have it, how often do I need checkups?
I have rheumatoid arthritis, and this is a checkup or follow-up visit.
Reviewed by Tyler Wheeler, MD on November 23, 2020
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How can you tell if I am getting better?
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What should I expect from treatment?
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What parts of my body can RA affect?
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Would exercise help? If so, what's the best kind?
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Will I need to take medication forever?
I have rheumatoid arthritis, and I'm sick or having problems.
Reviewed by Tyler Wheeler, MD on November 23, 2020
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Am I having a flare? If so, why?
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Are my symptoms from my medications?
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Is my treatment working?
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Do I need to have surgery to repair my damaged joints?
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Does RA cause other health problems? If so, what can I do about it?
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Are there certain foods I should eat or avoid?
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