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What Do Reddish Patch On The Lower Legs When Diagnosed With Rheumatoid Arthritis?

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Posted on Thu, 15 Jun 2017
Question: i have been diagnsosed with RA. Both legs have a reddish look on the lower legs. Any connecxtion to RA? I am taking methotrexate (7) once a week.

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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (17 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Could be connected

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. There could be a connection with RA. However, I would insist you to upload an image of the affected area. It will help me to check if there could be a possible association.

I would await your response. Let me know if I could help further.

Regards
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What Do Reddish Patch On The Lower Legs When Diagnosed With Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Brief Answer: Could be connected Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. There could be a connection with RA. However, I would insist you to upload an image of the affected area. It will help me to check if there could be a possible association. I would await your response. Let me know if I could help further. Regards