Hurtl Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptom Tracker
Log RA symptoms as you go, then export what you recorded for appointments. We leave RAPID3 to your rheumatologist — you bring the underlying data, not the guesswork.
Available for iPhone
Hurtl is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always speak to a qualified healthcare professional before making medical decisions.
What to track with rheumatoid arthritis
An RA symptom tracker works best when it matches how your condition actually shows up — not a generic pain diary.
Joint pain and swelling
Record which joints hurt, how severe it feels and whether swelling is present. Patterns by hand, wrist, knee or other joints are easier to review with a log than from memory.
Morning stiffness
Morning stiffness is a hallmark of RA. Log severity and duration — both often matter when your rheumatologist assesses disease activity.
Fatigue
Fatigue is common in rheumatoid arthritis but easy to under-report at appointments. A simple daily entry builds a clearer picture over time.
Flares
Mark harder days and note what was different. Over weeks, flare frequency and recovery time become easier to see than from recall alone.
Medication response
Record doses taken, missed doses and how you felt afterwards. That context makes it easier to judge whether DMARDs, biologics or other treatments are working.
Function and daily tasks
Note how symptoms affect gripping, walking or work. Small changes week to week can signal a flare building or improving control.
Why symptom tracking helps
Rheumatoid arthritis can fluctuate week to week. A consistent log turns scattered days into evidence you can export before your next appointment.
Walk into appointments prepared
Export a PDF that summarises the months since your last visit — so you are not guessing whether joint pain, stiffness or flares were worse in March or May.
Spot symptom changes early
Daily logs turn vague memory into a timeline. You can see when stiffness lengthened, more joints flared or fatigue crept in — before a full flare takes hold.
Understand flare patterns
Flares rarely appear from nowhere. Tracking helps you connect symptoms to triggers, activity or treatment changes so you can respond sooner.
Track medication effectiveness
Starting methotrexate, a biologic or adjusting steroids? Adherence and symptom trends in your report show whether treatment is working over weeks, not just today.
Take the guesswork out of rheumatology appointments
Appointments often hinge on “how have you been since we last met?” — and memory is unreliable. Hurtl collects your rheumatoid arthritis data over time, then turns it into a PDF report you can bring to clinic: the underlying symptom data you logged — pain trends, flares and medication adherence — in one place. We leave RAPID3 to your rheumatologist.
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Log symptoms in the app
Track pain, stiffness, fatigue, flares and medication for rheumatoid arthritis as you go — not in a rush the night before clinic.
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See patterns between visits
Log symptoms over time and see trends from what you recorded. We leave the RAPID3 total to your rheumatologist — Hurtl provides the underlying data, not a combined score in the app.
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Export a PDF for your appointment
Generate a report for the period you choose — share it with your rheumatologist or GP so conversations start from facts, not guesswork.
You choose the date range and what to share. Your log stays on your device until you export — the report is for preparation, not a clinical diagnosis.
RAPID3 and how Hurtl helps
RAPID3 (Routine Assessment of Patient Index Data 3) is a score your rheumatologist calculates in clinic. Hurtl leaves RAPID3 to them and focuses on the underlying symptom data you log — pain, flares, adherence and more — with a RAPID3 badge so RA-relevant entries sit together.
The three RAPID3 domains (clinical)
When your rheumatologist calculates RAPID3, they combine three patient-reported areas:
- Physical function Difficulty with daily activities from your function assessment
- Pain Overall pain level you have felt
- Patient global estimate How active your arthritis has felt overall
The clinical RAPID3 total
In clinic, your rheumatologist adds the three domains — Hurtl does not produce this total in the app.
That total is usually 0 to 30 (sometimes shown as 0–100). Your care team interprets it at appointments.
What Hurtl provides
The underlying data you logged: pain trends, flare history, medication adherence and related notes. Bring that to appointments so your rheumatologist can interpret symptoms — and calculate RAPID3 when they need to.
How Hurtl helps
Hurtl is built for inflammatory arthritis, not a generic wellness app. Collect RA data daily, spot trends in the app, and export a PDF when it is time for clinic.
Condition-specific symptom tracking
Log joint symptoms, stiffness, fatigue and other RA signals from pre-set lists — or create custom trackers for what matters to you.
Flare logging
Mark harder days and note what was different. Heatmaps and charts make flare patterns visible over weeks and months.
The data you logged, ready for clinic
We leave RAPID3 to your rheumatologist. Hurtl logs pain and related symptoms — with a RAPID3 badge so RA entries sit together — and shows trends from the underlying data you recorded between visits.
Medication reminders
Set reminders for weekly methotrexate, daily treatments or biologics. Track adherence alongside symptoms to see the full picture.
PDF reports for appointments
Turn months of logs into a shareable export: summary metrics, pain and fatigue charts, flare days and medication adherence — ready before you sit down with your rheumatologist.
Frequently asked questions
What should I track with rheumatoid arthritis?
Most people find joint pain, morning stiffness, fatigue and medication adherence the most useful starting points. Add flare notes and function when you want more detail. You do not need to log everything every day — consistency beats completeness.
What is RAPID3?
RAPID3 (Routine Assessment of Patient Index Data 3) is a simple patient-reported score used in rheumatoid arthritis. It combines three areas you rate yourself: physical function, pain, and a global estimate of how active your arthritis has been. Many clinics use it because it is quick and needs no lab tests.
How is RAPID3 calculated in clinic?
In a rheumatology visit, each of the three RAPID3 components is scored (often 0–10, with physical function from a short questionnaire). Clinicians add them for a total from 0 to 30 (sometimes scaled to 0–100). Lower scores generally mean less disease activity; your rheumatologist will interpret results in context.
Does Hurtl calculate RAPID3?
No — we leave RAPID3 to your rheumatologist. Hurtl logs pain and related symptoms (with a RAPID3 badge grouping RA entries) and gives you charts and PDF exports from the underlying data you logged. Your care team calculates the clinical RAPID3 total at appointments.
Can tracking help with RA flare management?
Yes. A symptom diary helps you notice when a flare is building, what may have triggered it and how long recovery takes. That makes it easier to adjust activity, contact your rheumatology team early or prepare for appointments with concrete examples.
Can I share symptom history with my doctor?
Yes. Export a PDF report for the period you choose — averages, pain charts, flare summary and medication adherence — and share it at your rheumatology or GP appointment. You control when and what leaves the app.
How does Hurtl help before a rheumatology appointment?
Log symptoms as you go, then generate a report before clinic so you are not reconstructing the last three months from memory. That takes the guesswork out of questions like how often you flared or whether your current treatment is helping.
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Important
Hurtl supports self-tracking and preparation for conversations with clinicians. It does not diagnose, treat, or monitor medical conditions in a clinical sense. If you are experiencing an emergency, contact local emergency services. Read how we handle data in our privacy policy, or email tom@hurtl.app for privacy requests.