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A 36-year-old female asked:
We went to the doctors and they treated her with antihistamines but nothings happening after 2 weeks nearly of being on them.the rash burns before appearing and she has swollen wrists and ankles it started on the legs and now spread to her hands arms?
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Dr. Amandeep Kauranswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
Go back to your doc: Clearly the prescribed medication is not helping. Other diagnosis need to be considered.
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Dr. Norma Jo Waxmananswered
Family Medicine 34 years experience
See rheumatologist: The symptoms you’re describing are very concerning and serious.
your daughter may have rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, Lupus or some other type of inflammatory arthritis.
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Dr. Norma Jo Waxman commented
Family Medicine 34 years experience
Provided original answer
Vasculitis is one of the rare inflamatory arthritis diagnosis I was referring to and concerned about.
I am so glad to hear you went to the hospital and that she was diagnosed and treated.
Jun 7, 2018
Last updated Jun 16, 2018
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