Low Grade Inflammatory Osteoarthritis Screening Test

Low Grade Inflammatory Osteoarthritis Screening Test

Find out if you show potential for improvement of your osteoarthritis pain using an anti-inflammatory protocol.
During the Past 4 Weeks...
How many times per week did you eat out?

NoneLess than one time per week2-3 times per weekOver 4 times per week
How many servings of fresh vegetables do you have per day?

NoneLess than one serving per day1-2 servings per dayOver 3 servings per day
How often do you exercise or walk continuously for 15 minutes during a week?

NeverLess than one time per week2-3 times per weekOver 4 times per week
When you cook at home, how often do you use “good oils”? (See "Good Oils" list below)

Never25% of the time50% of the timeMore than 75% of the time
"Good Oils" List
- Coconut Oil
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Lard/Butterfat
- Safflower
- Oily fish
- Oil in raw unprocessed nuts
How would you describe your stress levels?

NormalSlightly elevatedModerateHigh
How many servings of bread do you consume per day?

NoneLess than one per day1-2 per dayOver 3 per day
How many pounds overweight are you?

Not overweight5-10 lbs overweight11-30 lbs overweightOver 30 lbs overweight
How many hours of sleep do you average per night?

Less than 5 hoursBetween 5 and 7 hoursBetween 7-8.5 hoursOver 8.5 hours
Describe your moods.

Mostly happy and upbeatBlah/unmotivated occasionallyDepressed ocassionallyCurrently being treated for depression
Describe your outlook.

Few worriesAverage amount of worryHigh levels of anxietyCurrently being treated for anxiety
Describes your energy levels.

Full of energyModerate amount of energyLow energyChronic fatigue issues
When at work or home doing mental tasks I feel...

SharpAverageSluggish mentallyLike I have brain fog
Describe general pain levels unrelated to your knees.

NoneMildModerateSevere
Total Score *
Screening Scores

Scores range between 0-39. A score above 20 indicates potential for low-grade inflammation as a source of your knee arthritis.

A comprehensive program to address those issues could lead to less pain and improved knee function.

**This is a general screening tool that has not yet been validated by research.**
Other Related Factors
Do you have metabolic syndrome, diabetes or are obese, all three conditions by their nature would be considered inflammatory?

Have you been told that you have high levels of C-reactive protein or CRP (normal ranges are below 3.0 mg/L), a high SED rate Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) or a high plasma viscosity (PV)?

ESR: the normal range is 0-22 mm/hour for men and 0-29 mm/hour for women.
CRP: most people without any underlying health problem have a CRP level less than 3 mg/L and nearly always less than 10 mg/L.
PV: the normal range for adults is 1.50-1.72 mPA.

Do you have a history of gastrointestinal issues?

Do you have a history of traveling outside of the United States or outdoor living?

**Answering yes to any of the above question may make you more suseptable to low-grade inflammatory osteoarthritis
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