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Ankle swelling dr told me positive strep and sore throat and chest pain i am on antibiotics but no help what should i do?
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May be unrelated!: Unrelated? Also, rheumatic fever and reactive arthritis are possibilities. You may need to see a rheumatologist if your ankle swelling persists, since may represent arthritis!
Answered 9/20/2015
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