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During your initial examination, your doctor will ask about the onset of your symptoms, whether you’re experiencing any morning stiffness, the kind and amount of pain you feel, the presence of swelling, whether or not joints are affected on both sides of your body, and so on. Looking into your medical history is a way to see if your symptoms fit the general pattern of RA or suggest another disease instead. During your physical exam, your doctor will also check for tenderness, range of motion, and the presence of rheumatoid nodules.