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Started with a rash now with swelling of hands and feet headaches and joint pain. what could this be?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Many things!: This is a very broad reaching question, that can be answered by your doctor and perhaps a consultant! autoimmune disease, infectious diseases, post-infectious immune triggered disease, all among the possibilities. See your doctor!

Answered 5/8/2018

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