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Woke up with joint stiffness , swelling hands, feet, ankles, wrists. red rash all over body, itching feet and lower legs. what could this be?

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Dr. David Bloome answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Depends: This may represent an allergic reaction or possibly a rheumatological problem. I recommend an evaluation by your primary care physician.

Dr Khan agreed

Answered 12/31/2019

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Dr. Steven Sheskier answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

Allergic reaction: Sounds like a severe allergic reaction to something you ate or medicine you took. Insect bite can do the same.

Dr Fisher and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/21/2014

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A member asked:

Woke up with joint stiffness , swelling hands, feet, ankles, wrists. red rash all over body, itching feet and lower legs. what could this be?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. David Bloome answered

Dr Khan agreed

Dr. Steven Sheskier answered

Dr Fisher and another doctor agreed

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