LIFE WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
A rheumatoid arthritis symptom tracker that listens.
When stiff joints make the morning harder, explaining it should not be another chore. Talk or type to Jetty and keep your experience in view.
Your symptoms, in your own words. Available on iPhone.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR SYMPTOMS
What are the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is a long-term autoimmune condition that primarily affects joints. Inflammation in the joint lining can cause pain, swelling, stiffness, and difficulty using the joint. RA often affects both sides of the body and can also involve fatigue or other organs. Its course differs from person to person.
Joint pain
Tender or aching joints may hurt during movement or even at rest.
Morning stiffness
Joints may feel stiff after waking or after a longer period of rest.
Swelling and warmth
Affected joints may look swollen or feel warmer than usual.
Difficulty with daily tasks
Gripping, fastening clothes, or bending a joint may become more difficult.
Fatigue
Feeling unusually tired can affect the day beyond the joints themselves.
Reduced appetite
Some people notice less interest in food alongside their other symptoms.
Symptoms can have more than one cause, and experiences vary. A symptom list cannot tell you whether you have rheumatoid arthritis. A healthcare professional can assess your symptoms and decide which tests or follow-up are appropriate.
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY, TOGETHER
Less to remember. More to talk about.
A symptom journal gives the day-to-day details of life with rheumatoid arthritis a place to go. With Jetty, you can talk or type about your symptoms and daily life while they’re still fresh.
Jetty keeps your health notes organized over time, helping you look back on changes and prepare the symptom history and questions you want to bring to your next appointment.
What to put in your symptom journal
Tell Jetty which joints bothered you, whether both sides were affected, and how long stiffness lasted. Small examples, like opening a jar, can make the impact easier to explain.
Keep changes in joint symptoms beside fatigue, sleep, and any medication concerns you want to discuss. Include easier days as well as difficult ones for a fuller appointment conversation.
Questions you might bring: What does this change in morning stiffness mean for my care? How should I describe changes in grip or daily activities between rheumatology visits?
A LITTLE MORE CLARITY
Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms & tracking FAQs
About this information
Condition information: NIAMS overview and diagnosis resources. Check-in and journaling prompts are illustrative. This is general education, not a diagnosis or a treatment plan.
Content updated October 13, 2026 · Jetty Health
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