
Suggest Treatment For Swollen, Sore And Red Knee And Itchy Rashes On Limbs

All that said: can exposure to poison ivy or poison oak have caused the redness, swelling and pain to my knee? FYI, I tested negative for lyme. The need is still red and sore and swollen, although less than several days ago.
Please provide more information, chances of allergic reaction is less likel
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I really appreciate your concern
Looking at your detailed description and photographs This can't simply be allergic reaction or exposure to ivy.
Here I would like further information to help you better
Do you have itching and pain in the leg?
Any relevant medical history of varicose vein or thrombophlebitis in recent past?
What all medicines you are taking? I mean what antibiotics have you taken?
Chances of allergic reaction is less likely, there might be a possibility of.superficial thrombophlebitis ( inflammation of the superficial veins)
Please revert back to me with these details so that I will be able to tell you more accurately.
Best wishes


No recent hx of varicose veins or thrombophlebitis.
I was put on 1000 (2 x 500) mgs Ceftin (generic Cefuroxime Axetil) on 7/6; On 7/8 they added a broader spectrum antibiotic 200 mgs/ day (2 x 100) called Doxycycline. While the swelling and redness is improved on the knee this morning the knee is still sore and there is minimal to moderate edema in this leg from the knee on down to the ankle.
Yesterday the doctor did a blood draw for rheumatoid arthritis, and other tests, but told me that she thinks RA is unlikely.
Finally, all vital signs remain normal (BP, temp, heart rate). Thank you.
Please consider these guidelines
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your reply
Looking at your detailed description this might be related to eczema or allergic reaction
Another possibility is inflammation due to spreading of infection to the overlying skin.
Since I can't physically examine you to get more clues so I would advise you to consult your doctor for clinical examination and further course of action
Hope this answers your question
Best wishes


They still have to come up with a diagnosis for the swollen knee.
Thank you.
Please follow the doctor's advise
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Your welcome
I am glad to know that your doctor could able to reach upto proper diagnosis and I hope you will be alright very soon
Possibilities of drug reaction are high with doxycycline as well as cefuroxime
Both these drug may produce skin rashes.
Have faith in your doctor and follow his/her advise
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wish you good health and speedy recovery
Best wishes

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