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I'm suspected with rheumatoid arthritis.my doc & results to come back in 3days.now i have petechiae on feet should i be alarmed & go to the emergency?

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See details: Call your doctor first and see if he/she can see you. If not, an er visit is reasonable.

Answered 3/26/2023

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Dr. Robert Lowe answered

Specializes in Pediatric Rheumatology

Depends: Call your doctor and tell him/her about your current symptoms. It sounds like a vasculitic rash (inflammation of the blood vessels) but there are many possible causes for this. You may have a different autoimmune problem with inflammatory arthritis as a part of it. If you have a fever, or feel unwell, it would be reasonable to go to the er on your own but your doctor who knows you would be better.

Answered 7/18/2013

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