Usually, it was(is), but sometimes not. Like before I was dxd., my big toe on my right foot was in total pain for weeks and really swollen. I had to wear my hubby's size 9 shoes, just to have room enough in the toe area. Mine are size 7. My left toe has never bothered me(touch wood) while my right one still does, off and on. Not much though.
Same with my left elbow and left ankle.