Record the impact of your PsA

AND BUILD A DETAILED PICTURE OF YOUR PsA FOR THE NEXT TIME YOU SEE YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL.


Fill in the questionnaire


Make a note of any other aspects of your PsA that are impacting your life


Complete and download the results regularly for your next visit with your doctor

Q1

Overall, how has PsA affected your physical health in the last month?


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Q2

In the last month, which of these symptoms have affected you most day to day?

Tick all that apply

Joint Pain

Stiff Joints

Swollen Joints

Back Pain

Fatigue or Tiredness

Neck Pain

Eye Problems
e.g. pain and redness

Changes to Nails

Skin Problems
e.g. rash, itching, flaking

Changes to Mood


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In the last month, have you had any problems with activities that require fine movement?

e.g. doing buttons, tying shoes, squeezing bottles etc.


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In the last month, have you had any problems with activities that require full body movement?

e.g. getting in and out of bed, drying yourself, showering, walking etc.


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In the last month, how much has your PsA affected your ability to sleep?


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In the last month, how much has your PsA affected your family life?


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In the last month, how many days have you taken off work because of your PsA symptoms?


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Overall, how has your PsA affected your mental health?


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How satisfied are you with your PsA treatment?


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So what next?...

Download your answers and set a diary reminder to come back and do it again soon. This way you can build up a picture of your condition over time and can take this with you when you next see your healthcare team.

Print the sheets and keep them all together so when you next meet your doctor you can ensure you cover off everything you need to discuss.

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NOW WHY NOT SET A CALENDAR REMINDER?

This way you can monitor and build up a clear picture of how your condition is progressing to discuss when you next have an appointment with your doctor.

Explore the rest of the website for lots of helpful information.

Relevant healthcare professionals and a group of people with PsA were involved in the development of these questions. No personal data is collected from your answers. Read more.

 

Have a positive conversation

PsA can affect you physically, emotionally and practically. It can be hard to communicate all of this to your doctor or nurse. Recording the impact of your PsA could be a positive step in helping to communicate how you feel.

Talking this through with your doctor or nurse will give them all the information they need to understand the way your symptoms might be compromising your everyday life, which may be helpful when planning your treatment and disease management.

 
 

Frequently Asked Questions

You may have some questions that occur to you between appointments with your doctor. This section of FAQs could help. If you have anything urgent that you're worried about, don't hesitate to get in touch with your healthcare team.

Of course. Your opinion matters, so if you are not happy with your treatment, you should discuss this with your healthcare professional. If your treatment is causing you problems, your healthcare professional also needs to know, so explain the impact the treatment or your PsA is having on your lifestyle. Once they have the full picture, your healthcare professional can work with you to find a treatment that suits you as much as possible.
It’s possible your PsA has improved because you are taking your treatment correctly. There’s the possibility that it might come back if you stop treatment. PsA can flare up from time to time and so may feel improvement in between flares. Speak to your healthcare professional and ask their advice on how to manage your PsA and your treatment.
Yes. If your doctor has the full picture of how your PsA is affecting you, they can make the best judgement about the right treatment and plan for you. It’s in your best interest to give as much detail as possible, including the impact on your lifestyle. Your doctor wants to help the best way they can, so help them to help you.
Many people with chronic conditions can experience depression or low mood. Unsurprisingly, pain, plus the impact on your lifestyle and mobility can affect your mood. If you are feeling low because of your PsA, let people know how you’re feeling. Tell your family and friends so that they can support you. Also, give your doctor the full picture of how your PsA is impacting on you emotionally, as well as physically and they may be able to offer you other avenues of support. Exercise has been shown to help improve low mood, so try activities such as walking, swimming or cycling to help yourself feel better.
Unfortunately PsA can’t be cured. But it can be managed to try to achieve minimal impact on your life. The best way to achieve this is with close collaboration with your healthcare team. Use the questionnaire to give the full picture of how your PsA is affecting you in every way, from physically to emotionally. This will help your healthcare team to manage your PsA effectively.