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I had rheumatic fever in 2005, been put on prophylaxtic antibiotics. if i stop antibiotics for 2 days, arthritis and heart problems comes back! why?

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Poss bacterial load: There are many reasons from pain. You should see your rheumatologist to define whether infectious or inflammatory origin.

Answered 7/22/2013

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