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What Causes Rashes Along With Multiple Joints Pain?
Question: Hello, I never go to doc... Usually pretty healthy. I went to doc fri. For bad headaches & lots of pressure behind my eyes. Doc gave me a script but recommended I don't fill it yet, n take 4 Advil every 4 hrs. Then.... Fri nite I went to dinner at a weird Asian restaurant n ate foods I wasn't used to? Monday am I woke up with red itchy rash on arms n legs, then my stomach n back. The nurse at my school thought it was good allergy? But isn't that too much time to pass? (Fri-mon?) I went back to doc tues. N she said its viral or delayed allergic reaction to food? Plus my stomach was a mess that day!! So no blood work. Just recommended Allegra for itch. NOW... Last nite n all day today my elbows, knees, ankles, fingers n wrists are so sore!!! When I bend or move? Not inflamed n rash is goin away. Should I worry bout this soreness? I have not been more active then usual or worn diff shoes, etc.
Can u help? Should I go back to docs?
Brief Answer:
NSAID with muscle relaxant.Allegra.Calamine lotion
Detailed Answer:
Hi,Thanks for using HCM.
I went through the query and understood your concern.
The symptoms of rashes along with multiple joints pain mostly suggest viral infection.
Usually viral infection will take about one week to subside on its own without any medication. But we neeed to take symptomatic treatment and also to prevent inflammation. For now you can take antiinflammatory drugs(NSAID) like Ibuprofen or aceclofenac. This will help in relieving joint pain. For my patients with poly arthralgia along with muscle pain I advise NSAID with muscle relaxant like chlorzoxazone for first couple of days, as this will help in faster recovery. So I advise the same for you.
THe rashes, it may be due to post viral or due to allergy. You need to avoid the food you took in the restaurant as you may be specifically allergic to some food.
Take plenty of oral fluids and continue allegra tab as this will relieve allergic manifestation. You can apply calamine lotion for the rashes. These will help you.
Just get done complete hemogram once to check for any problem.otherwise no need to worry and follow above mentioned.
I hope this information helps you. Feel free to ask if any further queries and I will be glad to answer them.
Wish you and your family a very happy life and good health.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
Thank you! I still have joint pain and even bottom of feet :( but hope it goes away soon! I take 4 advil every 4 hours, and pain does go mostly away. more severe in my knees, elbows, n fingers! Is a hemogram mean bloodwork, right? :) i dont have fevers so this is not fifths disease?? Im worried about my 4 and 5 year olds getting this!
Last ?- i have to go to doc for muscle relaxer you suggested, correct? I may go to an after hours today (sat) or try to wait til mon? Thk u for yourresponse, greatly appreciate it!
Brief Answer:
continue treatment. can wait till Monday.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The pain may subside in couple of days. You can wait till monday as there is no emergency. If pain completely subsidies then no need for muscle relaxant also.
Blood work was to rule out any other diseases that may also present with similar symptoms and also to check for blood counts. Since you are almost recovered the blood test may not be required but if symptoms does not subside then you should get it done.
Viral infection can spread to other person based on the immunity. So your family members may also get this. If you have rhinitis or culough then have good ventilation and stay away from them as much as possible.
Hope this answers your queries.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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