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I cut my hand with a kitchen knifecame down with a sore throat went to doctor diagnosed with strep today numbness on face and sore jaw/neck wen back was given stronger meds is this correct diagnosis?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Cannot diagnose: There is no way in which one could diagnose this without examining you. If you are uncertain about what your doctor is doing go and get a second opinion. Not at all sure that the cut on your hand has anything to do with the facial symptoms. Good luck.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 11/26/2013

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A member asked:

I cut my hand with a kitchen knifecame down with a sore throat went to doctor diagnosed with strep today numbness on face and sore jaw/neck wen back was given stronger meds is this correct diagnosis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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