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What Is The Solution For Face And Neck Itching And Joint Soreness?

18 year old female 5 7 117 lbs. I went to a bonfire. Overnight developed hives (that is what the ER told me). They put me on 50 mg Prednisone and Atarax for 5 days. I have a red face, neck and arms that itches. It does go away with use of these meds but returns. This is almost 2 weeks now and I am now on the downside of a tapered prednisone and taking Zyrtec daily. My joints have become sore. It is hard to walk. Any suggestions as to what this might be?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,

I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

Joint soreness can be related to rheumatoid arthritis.
It should be excluded through examination such as rheumatoid factor.
Meanwhile,I suggest to continue using antihistamines to relieve the itching such as Zyrtec.
I also recommend using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the join inflammation.

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 Is The Solution For Face And Neck Itching And Joint Soreness?

Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Joint soreness can be related to rheumatoid arthritis. It should be excluded through examination such as rheumatoid factor. Meanwhile,I suggest to continue using antihistamines to relieve the itching such as Zyrtec. I also recommend using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the join inflammation. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician