Symptom duration. Distribution of patients at the RAC with a duration of symptoms of under or over 3 months. Six patients were missing data.
| Diagnoses Suspected at First Visit by Specialist | n | Symptom Duration, Mos | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ≤ 3 Mos, n (%) | Median | ||
| RA | 58 | 25 (43.1) | 4 |
| SpA | 46 | 15 (32.6) | 6 |
| Gout | 12 | 7 (58.3) | 3 |
| CTD | 7 | 0 (0) | 24 |
| PMR | 23 | 18 (78.2) | 3 |
| Other inflammatory | 28 | 17 (60.7) | 2.5 |
| OA | 82 | 16 (19.5) | 9 |
| FMS/CSS | 9 | 1 (11.1) | 60 |
| Other noninflammatory | 64 | 25 (39.1) | 5.5 |
| Total | 329 | 124 (37.6) | 6 |
RAC: Rapid Access Rheumatology Clinic; RA: rheumatoid arthritis; SpA: spondyloarthritis; CTD: connective tissue disease; PMR: polymyalgia rheumatica; OA: osteoarthritis; FMS: fibromyalgia syndrome; CSS: central sensitivity syndrome.