Suggest Treatment For High Fever Along With Joint Pain

Posted on Fri, 22 Sep 2017

Question: Good Morning Dr. Rynne,
Last Sat. Eve. high fever came and went quickly. Then Sun. morn. whole body musculature and joints in pain.
Could barely get out of bed. Called my Dr. he said probably Flu. But I'm still in pain and having problems with mobility. Recent events: growths removed at Dermatologist. one on forehead was basal cc. was sent to surgeon. surgeon removed. and prescr. Minocycline. no noticeable abnormal side effects. But three days later this past Sat evening suddenly had 102 fever, took Tylenol, fever dropped in about two hours. have had problems with mobility since, including my jaw muscles. am about to go to local ER

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Sure underlying inflammation present has to be evaluated with lab tests .

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear

Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* There seems definite reason for the high grade fever with joint pain mostly
inflammatory ( wound infection has to be evaluated ) .

* Strongly recommended to visit ER to get basic laboratory tests with complete
blood counts , assessment of the forehead condition .

Wishing you fine recovery from the same .
Welcome for any further assistance .

Regards .

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