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Could Skin Rash And Joint Stiffness Be Due To E-coli Infection?
my wife at beef at McDonalds and woke up with a horrible rash, jpont stiffness and some joint weakness in her left hand. Her PCP{ said it is a food allergic reaction. My concern is e-coli. But she does not have abdominal pain or diahrea. He put her on a dose medrol pack. Should she be tested for e-coli?
Mon, 8 Jun 2015
Hi I did review your concern.
Ecoli infection would ideally not cause any joint problems unless it is disseminated. i would consider something else like autoimmune condition like lupus or other infection like streptococcus.
i would recommend you to consult a doctor and get the rash evaluated and get routine blood and urine test done to see if there is any thing wrong in the tests.
Rash wil help us direct the cause and appropriate treatment
I hope this helps
thank you for choosing healthcaremagic.
wish you all the best
Ecoli infection would ideally not cause any joint problems unless it is disseminated. i would consider something else like autoimmune condition like lupus or other infection like streptococcus.
i would recommend you to consult a doctor and get the rash evaluated and get routine blood and urine test done to see if there is any thing wrong in the tests.
Rash wil help us direct the cause and appropriate treatment
I hope this helps
thank you for choosing healthcaremagic.
wish you all the best
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