In the 'Symptoms - Skeletal' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about joint pain/swelling/stiffness:
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Do you have pain, stiffness or swelling in any of your joints that is not associated with a past injury or abuse?
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Your answer |
...indicates |
...and suggests |
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"No / don't know" |
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"Minor in one or two joints" |
Joint pain/swelling/stiffness |
A symptom |
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"Minor in several, or moderate in one or two" |
Joint pain/swelling/stiffness |
A symptom |
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"Major in one or two, or moderate in several" |
Joint pain/swelling/stiffness |
A symptom |
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"Major, in several joints" |
Joint pain/swelling/stiffness |
A symptom |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Arthralgia
Severe throbbing or stabbing pain along a nerve in one or more joints.
Arthritis (Arthritic)
Inflammation of a joint, usually accompanied by pain, swelling, and stiffness, and resulting from infection, trauma, degenerative changes, metabolic disturbances, or other causes. It occurs in various forms, such as bacterial arthritis, osteoarthritis, or rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis, the most common form, is characterized by a gradual loss of cartilage and often an overgrowth of bone at the joints.
Aspartame
A low-calorie sweetener used in a variety of foods and drinks and as a tabletop sweetener. It is about 200 times sweeter than sugar and is commonly known by names such as NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful or Equal-Measure.
Chronic (Chronicity)
Usually referring to chronic illness: Illness extending over a long period of time.
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (Chemical Hypersensitivity, Environmental Illness, MCS)
The diagnostic label of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is being applied increasingly, although definition of the phenomenon is elusive. MCS has become more widely known and increasingly controversial as more patients receive the label. Persons with the label of multiple chemical sensitivity are said to suffer multisystem illnesses as a result of contact with - or proximity to - a spectrum of substances, including airborne agents. These may include both recognized pollutants and other pollutants ordinarily considered harmless. Some doctors believe that MCS is a purely psychological issue. Others, however, counter that the disorder can cause the kinds of problems that keep those who are affected from leading a normal life.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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