Hurtl From the blog
Ideas for building a sustainable tracking habit and understanding your patterns over time — without replacing professional care.
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How to Prepare for a Rheumatology Appointment: A Practical Checklist
Prepare for your rheumatology appointment with a practical checklist covering symptoms, medications, flares, questions and what to bring.
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How to Track Ankylosing Spondylitis Symptoms Between Appointments
A practical guide to tracking ankylosing spondylitis symptoms between rheumatology appointments — what to log, how often, and how BASDAI helps you measure change.
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How to Track Lupus Symptoms and Lab Results Between Appointments
A practical guide to tracking lupus symptoms and lab results between rheumatology visits — what to log daily, which blood and urine tests matter, and how to bring both to your next appointment.
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Fibromyalgia WPI & Symptom Severity Score Calculator
Calculate your Widespread Pain Index (WPI) and Symptom Severity Score using the standard fibromyalgia assessment criteria.
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WOMAC Calculator – Osteoarthritis Pain, Stiffness & Function
Calculate a WOMAC score for osteoarthritis across pain, stiffness and physical function, and understand how the score is calculated.
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DAPSA Calculator – Psoriatic Arthritis Disease Activity Score
Calculate your DAPSA score for psoriatic arthritis using tender and swollen joint counts, pain, patient assessment and CRP. See what your score means.
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RAPID3 Calculator – Calculate Your RAPID3 Score
Calculate your RAPID3 score using physical function, pain and patient global assessment. See your score and disease activity category.
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Ankylosing Spondylitis vs Axial Spondyloarthritis: What's the Difference?
Confused about ankylosing spondylitis vs axial spondyloarthritis? Learn the difference, what non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis means, and how doctors diagnose each.
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BASDAI Calculator – Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity
Calculate your BASDAI score for ankylosing spondylitis and axial spondyloarthritis. Answer six questions and see what your score means.
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Why track symptoms — even when there isn’t a straight answer
A practical guide to building a symptom and wellness log that helps you remember patterns, prepare for appointments, and avoid burnout.