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What Causes Sensitive Skin On The Right Leg?

The skin of my right leg is extremely sensitive. It started behind my knee and has traveled up the thigh 3 days now. I am also having waves of chills and alternating hot flashes. I am also experiencing joint stiffness and aches( hands elbow knees feet.) started 4 days ago. I am wondering if this could be something to be concerned with or just the aftermath of physical exertion.
posted on Mon, 22 Aug 2016
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Hello,

There are various causes to joint stiffness and aches including inflammation (arthritis, bursitis, lupus), and even diet or obesity.

I think you should run arthritis testing including:
- CBC
- urine analysis
- ASLO
- CRP
- rheumatoid factor

as a start. Meanwhile, start taking:
- analgesic orally (ibuprofen, mephenamic acid)
- apply analgesic cream locally
- avoid movements of joints until you see rheumatologist.
- observe if there is any insect bite site

Hope this helps.
Dr.Albana Sejdini
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What Causes Sensitive Skin On The Right Leg?

Hello, There are various causes to joint stiffness and aches including inflammation (arthritis, bursitis, lupus), and even diet or obesity. I think you should run arthritis testing including: - CBC - urine analysis - ASLO - CRP - rheumatoid factor as a start. Meanwhile, start taking: - analgesic orally (ibuprofen, mephenamic acid) - apply analgesic cream locally - avoid movements of joints until you see rheumatologist. - observe if there is any insect bite site Hope this helps. Dr.Albana Sejdini