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What Is The Treatment For Red Spots On Ankle While Suffering From Rheumatoid Arthritis?
I am 69 female with rheumatoid arthritis for 41 years. Weigh 180 lbs. My ankles & top of feet have small red spots on them occasionally. My feet sometimes are very warm & itch mainly at night. No pain or tingling. I don t see my RA doctor until Oct. Is there something I can do before then?
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Tue, 10 Sep 2013
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I do not think it is related with rheumatoid arthritis but there can be a relation with drugs you are taking. It can be allergic reaction with your shoes or medicines you are taking. I would advice you to show to a skin specialist and see if it is a dermatitis. Rheumatoid patients is given steroids and that can also cause poor skin. So this can also be the cause. You can take atarax tablet for some time.
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