Fever, ichiness, join pain, what does it mean?

[Leuki]

Just lately I've had a random fever, where I had a fever, for no apparent reason. Right as I have a fever, and now, I''ve had joint pain, joint pain that never seems to go away. I also seem to have developed extreme ichiness all over my body. I've also had a constant nagging headache that wont go away. What is wrong with me?

[Leuki]

I think I should also say that I have no visible rash on my skin, and im only 16 years old.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

Without examination ,confirming a diagnosis is tough but various possibilities are there for your symptoms.They are arthritis,chronic fatigue syndrome,dermatomyositis,erythema multiforme,idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome,polyarteritis nodosa,rocky mountain spotted fever,stevens Johnson syndrome and infectious diseases.

I sincerely advise you to consult a physician as without examination ,confirming a diagnosis is tough.Various investigations are needed to confirm a diagnosis and treatment is diagnosis specific.Till that time,you can take antipyretic like acetaminophen(Tylenol) and anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen.For the itching,pls take over the counter antihistaminic like benadryl or Claritin.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing.