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Suggest Treatment For Rheumatoid Arthritis

I had one foot swell excessively, started slow and continued to get bigger for a week to where I couldn t wear certain shoes, have rheumatoid arthritis and wasn t sure, top of foot, then swelling went down, and now I have a rash across the top of my foot, it s itchy sometimes and feels like a bruise, bruise part is feeling better a week later, but rash is still present, any ideas or if I should see a doctor?
Thu, 9 Nov 2017
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Hi,

I understand your concern.

The swelling in your foot for one week, followed by bruising signs is suggestive of local trauma. However, I should have a look at your foot first before determining the right diagnosis. Please send a picture if you can.

If cannot send a picture, please consult further with your doctor as you might need prescription meds.

From what you are saying, I can advise as following for speedy recovery:
- keep your foot raised as long as you can to help blood drainage
- if signs of bruising are present, apply alternating cold and warm compresses to help disperse the blood
- if rash persist, then you might need prescription meds (erysipela or dermatitis to rule out by dermatologist)

Wish fast recovery.
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Suggest Treatment For Rheumatoid Arthritis

Hi, I understand your concern. The swelling in your foot for one week, followed by bruising signs is suggestive of local trauma. However, I should have a look at your foot first before determining the right diagnosis. Please send a picture if you can. If cannot send a picture, please consult further with your doctor as you might need prescription meds. From what you are saying, I can advise as following for speedy recovery: - keep your foot raised as long as you can to help blood drainage - if signs of bruising are present, apply alternating cold and warm compresses to help disperse the blood - if rash persist, then you might need prescription meds (erysipela or dermatitis to rule out by dermatologist) Wish fast recovery.