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swelling on mayor joints along with rash...

my son has swollen ankles, knees, feet, and elbows along with a rash on both his calfs. he complaints of a lot of pain and can hardly walk if he tries he kind limps with his legs bent inwards. he has not had a fever just this and he is eating right . if he tries to walk he cries , what can be wrong with him?
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535822 tn?1443976780
It is possible with a rash it is an allergy to something, I understand how you feel most parents would be concerned ,I hope you get the results soon ..
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no I'm waiting for the lab results to verify that that is what it is I'm hopping not. i am a very nervous person and this isn't making it any easier. I'm doing my reaserch trying to see if there is something similar but not as bad
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535822 tn?1443976780
So did he offer a treatment plan or other tests ?
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i did take him, and he told me that it sort of looked like  juvenile reumatoid arthritis or some type of bacterial infection
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535822 tn?1443976780
I have found this may be  useful     healthquestions.medhelp.org/swollen-feet-children
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535822 tn?1443976780
How old is your son ,it would be a good idea to take him to the doctor as RA can have similar symptoms, How long has he been like this .?
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