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I went to the er for swelling in my fingers excetera they gave me dexamethasone and now i feel weak almost like i have a cold and i still have swellin?
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Call Family Doctor: Not sure why you went to the er. But, these problems are best managed in the primary care setting. They are not life threatening. Please go see your family physician to get the right diagnosis and treatment if indicated.
Answered 1/21/2014
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