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What Causes Recurrent Fever,swelling In Hands And Joints Pain?

I have been running a fever of about 99 to 100.7 for a week now. I have swelling in my hands. I have joint pain and a red rash on my shins. I also have a small bumpy rash on my elbows and knees. 4 to 8 weeks ago I found a tick on me. My doctor thinks that it is Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. I have been on doxy-cycl hycl since Saturday night and have not gotten any better. Is there something else that it could be?
Mon, 6 Apr 2020
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Hello,

I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

The symptoms seem to be related to rheumatoid arthritis.
I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain and swelling.
I also suggest using a steroid cream for local application at the rash area.
If the symptoms continue, I suggest to do a rheumatoid factor level for further evaluation.

Hope my answer was helpful.

If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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What Causes Recurrent Fever,swelling In Hands And Joints Pain?

Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms seem to be related to rheumatoid arthritis. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain and swelling. I also suggest using a steroid cream for local application at the rash area. If the symptoms continue, I suggest to do a rheumatoid factor level for further evaluation. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician