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This Free App Easily Tracks Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Summary of app features: The MyRA app is a symptom tracker designed specifically for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Because it is custom to this condition, the reports the app maintains are useful in improving the understanding between patients and their providers.

This app is useful for: patients diagnosed with RA.

Good user review: “I love this app. It helps [to keep] me and my [health care providers] informed about what my daily life is like. Without this you don't remember what your daily life is like. I try not to dwell on my pain and tend to forget about how it affects me. This app has really helped with my communication between me and [the doctor].” — User on Google Play

Limitations: Currently, the app is solely meant for patients, and there is no way to share the results or reports directly with your health care provider.

Alternatives/more from app developer: While this app is tailored towards RA symptoms, it is also possible to track symptoms on other general tracking apps like Symple.

Download: the app is free on the App Store or on Google Play.

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