When reviewing your medical history, your doctor may ask the following questions:
- Where is the pain?
- How long have you had the pain?
- When does the pain occur and how long does it last?
- When did you first notice the pain?
- What were you doing when you first noticed the pain?
- How intense is the pain?
- What tends to relieve the pain?
- Have you had any illnesses or injuries that may explain the pain?
- Is there a family history of arthritis or other rheumatic diseases?
- What medication(s) are you currently taking?
