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2-Minute Rheum Check

Before your upcoming appointment with your rheumatologist, use our mini health checkup tool.

Peer through the window of how you are feeling and get personalized tips on what to chat about with your doctor.

Scroll down to begin.

HOW IT WORKS:

Answer a few questions about yourself
Receive your score
Figure out your next steps towards better treatment

This is a free program provided by the Global Healthy Living Foundation (GHLF). No information provided will be personally identifiable and all your information will be kept confidential.

Answer the questions below to get started.

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Have you been diagnosed with one of the following:(Required)

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA)

Non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (Nr-AxSpA)

Anklyosing spondylitis (AS)

None

Are you taking your medications (oral tablets, injections, infusions) for your regularly as advised by your doctor?(Required)

Yes, I always take my medication

Yes, but sometimes it’s difficult for me to take my medication(s) regularly

No, I have stopped taking my medications entirely

No, I haven’t been prescribed anything yet

How satisfied are you with your current treatment plan in improving symptoms of ?(Required)

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Neutral

Somewhat dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

We’re happy to hear that you're satisfied with your treatment. You’re almost done. Just a few more questions to go, so we can get to know you better and help you feel your best self.

Feeling neutral about your treatment can sometimes mean it’s time to reassess or adjust treatment. You’re almost done. Just a few more questions to go, so we can get to know you better and help you feel your best self.

We’re sorry to hear that you're feeling dissatisfied. It's important to talk openly with your doctor about any issues or concerns you're experiencing. You’re almost done. Just a few more questions to go, so we can get to know you better and help you feel your best self.

How often does your hold you back from doing the things you want to be doing (cooking a meal for my family, social interactions, pursuing hobbies, being productive at work)?(Required)

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Always

Let’s dig a little deeper. In what ways is your life impacted by your ?(Required)

I cannot do everyday tasks without help, like brush my hair, put on clothes or shoes, open jars, etc.

I am not as physically active as I would like to be

I typically do not sleep well or feel well-rested

I am unable to work

I am unable to participate in hobbies or recreational activities I enjoy

I often or always have to cancel social plans with friends and family

I have difficulty with physical intimacy

I often feel anxious or depressed

I experience feelings of isolation or loneliness

I have trouble concentrating or focusing on tasks

I have trouble paying for medical bills and/or treatment

I have trouble managing my other chronic condition(s)

My life is not impacted by my condition

Other

Please select all that apply

Please specify:

We’re happy to hear that you're able to pursue some of your important activities and goals. Just one more question before we share your results!

Feeling neutral about your treatment could mean it’s time to look closer at your current treatment or explore other options. Before we move forward to share your results, we have one final question for you to answer. Let’s keep going.

Feeling like your treatment plan isn’t working is understandable. It may be helpful to share your concerns and goals with your doctor, so you can work together to explore treatment changes that could improve your quality of life. Just one more question before we share your results!

How would you describe the severity of the symptoms of your compared to your last rheumatology appointment?(Required)

Much better

Better

About the same

Worse

Much worse

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