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Pain In Back Of Knees And Neck, Fever. Took Aspirin. Suggestion?

Had a migrai e and was getting some pain in back of neck and back of knees...I went into grocery store and immediately starting feeling worse I get home about 15 minutes later and I was burning up with fever ..I checked my temp and it was 102.4..I took some aspirin and jumped in the shower to see if I could bring my fever down ..so my fever finally broke and I'm sweating profusely but I still have pain in back of neck and pain behind my knees whenever I get up ..what can this be? I must admit was a bit scared cause symptoms were sudden
Wed, 19 Jun 2013
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Hi and thanks for the query,

It is important a complete clinical evaluation, considering the fact that more than two joints are attained, and the joint pain is associated with fever. This could be probably a bout of a rheumatological condition. Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus erythematosus or mixed connective tissue disease could present itself as such. An infectious process should however be excluded considering the fact that we have fever. A complete blood count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C reactive protein, Rheumatoid factor , Anti Nuclear Antibodies for a start should be important to orient diagnosis and further testing.
It could be important for you if possible to consult your rheumatologist.
Best regards,
Bain LE, MD.
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Pain In Back Of Knees And Neck, Fever. Took Aspirin. Suggestion?

Hi and thanks for the query, It is important a complete clinical evaluation, considering the fact that more than two joints are attained, and the joint pain is associated with fever. This could be probably a bout of a rheumatological condition. Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus erythematosus or mixed connective tissue disease could present itself as such. An infectious process should however be excluded considering the fact that we have fever. A complete blood count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C reactive protein, Rheumatoid factor , Anti Nuclear Antibodies for a start should be important to orient diagnosis and further testing. It could be important for you if possible to consult your rheumatologist. Best regards, Bain LE, MD.