rheumatoid history

history of RA

Age

· how old were you when your arthritis started ?

Pattern of joint involvement

· Which joints are affected ?

· a) hands ?

· b) feet ?

· c) shoulders ?

· d) knees ?

· e) hips ?

· f) neck ?

Confirmation

· Are your joints stiff when you wake up ?

disability

Mobility

· Do you have trouble with

· a) walking on the flat ?

· b) climbing stairs ?

· Can you use public transport ?

· Do you have difficulty getting in and out of a car ?

Personal care

· Can you dress yourself ?

· a) including buttons and shoelaces ?

· Can you wash and dry yourself ?

· Can you

· a) use cutlery

· b) lift a full cup to your mouth ?

Hand functions

· Do you have difficulties with

· a) door handles ?

· b) turning on taps ?

· Do you have troubles with keys ?

· Can you write normally ?

Work and play

· Can you perform work outside the house ?

· a) gardening ?

· b) mowing the lawn ?

· Can you do housework inside the house ?

· a) vacuuming ?

· b) picking up clothing from the floor ?

· Can you participate in sports and hobbies ?

treatment

Medical

· Do you take anti-inflammatory tablets ?

· Do you take prednisone ?

· Are you on any other treatments for your arthritis ?

· a) such as gold, penicillamine, methotrexate, chloroquine

Surgical

· Have you had any operations for your arthritis ?

· a) operations on your hands or feet?

· b) hip or knee replacement ?