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Eczema On Lower Legs, Red Spots On Feet. Chronic Eye Redness, Discharge. Stiff Joints. Symptoms Of Rheumatoid Arthritis?

I have bad eczema on my lower legs and red spots on my feet. My ankles have edema and I've been told to
elevate my legs for at least 2 hours a day. The recent dermatologist called the red foot spots "schaumberg disease".
.... I believe I spelled it right..? I'm wondering if my left eye that has chronic lacrimal duct blockage (I've had a stent
put in surgically; however it's blocked now.....I'm using Cipro eye drops for that left eye chronic redness and discharge.... I'm wondering if these predicaments could be related?..... I also have very stiff joints in the morning especially and read that RA can encompass the eye and skin issues.... What test should I ask for to determine if I have the RA? Thanks!!
Thu, 31 Oct 2013
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Thank fro asking to HCM
Rheumatoid arthritis can cause eye problem but for that the history of yours does not support it, but I am sure for one thing and that is your lachrimal duct which is being block and that may be the cause, If I would be your doctor then I definitely asked for RA factor test to confirm the diagnosis, and would treat you conservatively unless I get some concrete evidence, so in my opinion you should get done RA factor test for Rheumatoid Arthritis, have nice day.
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Eczema On Lower Legs, Red Spots On Feet. Chronic Eye Redness, Discharge. Stiff Joints. Symptoms Of Rheumatoid Arthritis?

HI Thank fro asking to HCM Rheumatoid arthritis can cause eye problem but for that the history of yours does not support it, but I am sure for one thing and that is your lachrimal duct which is being block and that may be the cause, If I would be your doctor then I definitely asked for RA factor test to confirm the diagnosis, and would treat you conservatively unless I get some concrete evidence, so in my opinion you should get done RA factor test for Rheumatoid Arthritis, have nice day.