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I have pain in my joints and muscles, and my skin hurts to touch over my sore spots? what could this be?

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Dr. Robert Jackson answered

See dosee doctor: You could have one of the autoimmune diseases. See dermatologist or rheumatologist to be evaluated.

Answered 3/23/2018

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