Symptoms that should prompt you to consult a rheumatologist
Long-term joint pain, swelling, or stiffness (especially in the morning)
Pain and difficulty moving your knee, shoulder, or finger
Back pain, spine pain, neck pain
Pain or burning in the soles of the feet
Weakness or pain in the muscles, signs of bone loss • Changes in the color of the fingers, such as turning white, blue or black
Sores on the fingers
Hardening of the skin (systemic sclerosis) Dry mouth or itchy eyes Skin rash, hair loss, sores on the face or difficulty in sunlight Recurrent fever, weight loss or prolonged fatigue
Repeated miscarriages
Blood tests showing signs of arthritis or autoimmune disease (such as ANA, RF) for no apparent reason, etc.
