Use this between flares or after symptoms have clearly started improving.
Do not include names, photos, addresses, clinician names, or account details unless you need them for your own private record. Use one joint per worksheet.
Record label
- Record label:
- Joint:
- Side:
- Typical flare joint? yes / no / unsure
- Filled out on a stable day, improving day, or uncertain day:
Stable-day baseline
Describe what normal-for-you looks like when you are not actively flaring.
| Signal | Normal baseline |
|---|---|
| Pain 0-10 | |
| Stiffness | |
| Swelling | |
| Warmth or heat | |
| Touch sensitivity | |
| Shoe, sock, bedding, or gear tolerance | |
| Walking, stairs, training, or work use | |
| Sleep disruption from this joint |
Personal early signs
Check any familiar early signs:
- Twinge
- Warmth
- Pressure
- Pulse or throbbing
- Stiffness
- Limp
- Sock intolerance
- Shoe intolerance
- Bedding sensitivity
- Night sensitivity
- Familiar pain climb
- Other:
Threshold ladder
| Zone | What it feels like | What I do | What I skip or limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline | |||
| Watch zone | |||
| Action zone | |||
| Full flare zone |
What changes the direction
Things that tend to back it down:
- Back-down signal 1:
- Back-down signal 2:
- Back-down signal 3:
Things that tend to push it upward:
- Upward signal 1:
- Upward signal 2:
- Upward signal 3:
Rescue-plan trigger
- What level means "watch but do not act yet":
- What level means "follow my written rescue plan":
- What signs mean "step back activity":
- What signs mean "message, call, or seek same-day evaluation":
One-line reminder
Write the sentence you want to see when symptoms start climbing:
Claude prompt
Help me define my personal gout baseline and action threshold for one joint. Ask one question at a time. Do not ask for names, photos, addresses, clinician names, or account details. Build a simple ladder: baseline, watch zone, action zone, flare zone. End with a short reminder I can read when symptoms start climbing and concrete questions for my clinician if the pattern is unclear.