How should I prepare for an appointment to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis?
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When going to an appointment to diagnosis or evaluate rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, be prepared with your medical history and a list of questions. Your doctor will need to know details about your symptoms, such as when they started and when they occur. Family medical history and all the medications you take will be noted. The doctor will give you a physical exam during which your joints, muscle strength, and reflexes will be examined. Blood tests, x-ray, or MRI may also be a part of the overall examination.
When going to an appointment to diagnosis or evaluate rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, be prepared with your medical history and a list of questions. Your doctor will need to know details about your symptoms, such as when they started and when they... More
