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What Does Chills Along With Body Ache And Headache Indicate?
I had some viral symptoms, chills, body aches, headache but no fever for 2 days, now have a rash (multiform) over 3/4 of my body ---what could it be?? MD at urgent care thought probably viral rash, but not sure. She ordered Prednisone. tapering doseage, if it did not subside, which I have not started yet, but rash is not improving much so am thinking about getting it. Would appreciate any input. Thanks, Linda
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A rash can occur along with a viral illness, this is called viral exanthem. This may be the case for you.
IN most persons the rash resolves along with the other viral symptoms. If this is not the case for you then you may try the steroids to see if this helps.
I hope this helps
A rash can occur along with a viral illness, this is called viral exanthem. This may be the case for you.
IN most persons the rash resolves along with the other viral symptoms. If this is not the case for you then you may try the steroids to see if this helps.
I hope this helps
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