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Rash On Ankle, Swollen, Itching, Sore Knee And Fingers. Taking Anti Inflammatory. Suggestions?

have rash on ankles itchy, feet were very very swollen this am so sore, fingers are sore, knees are sore, NOT achey
no fever - as the day has gone on feels better - took anti-inflammatory, allegra
I was doing a lot of tree trimming pulling vines - I have some dark red spots on my legs ?
could poison ivy or oak make your joints swell & hurt?
started yesterday but the feet soreness went away by night
was twice as bad this am & the fingers started
posted on Sun, 30 Jun 2013
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Hi,

It seems that you are having allergic or irritant contact dermatitis.

There may be so many causes.

It is difficult to say the exact cause.

There may be secondary bacterial infection.

It may be the cause of swelling of joints.

You take antibiotics for few weeks along with ant inflammatory drugs.

And also take anti histaminics and short tappering course of steroids.

Apply antibiotic cream initially, then in combination with steroids.

Avoid soap bath., Use dettol liquid for washing the affected area.

Avoid worries and tension.

Still, you contact dermatologist for perfect treatment.

I hope you got my answer.

Thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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Rash On Ankle, Swollen, Itching, Sore Knee And Fingers. Taking Anti Inflammatory. Suggestions?

Hi, It seems that you are having allergic or irritant contact dermatitis. There may be so many causes. It is difficult to say the exact cause. There may be secondary bacterial infection. It may be the cause of swelling of joints. You take antibiotics for few weeks along with ant inflammatory drugs. And also take anti histaminics and short tappering course of steroids. Apply antibiotic cream initially, then in combination with steroids. Avoid soap bath., Use dettol liquid for washing the affected area. Avoid worries and tension. Still, you contact dermatologist for perfect treatment. I hope you got my answer. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD