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What Causes Swelling And Pain In Legs And Arms?

Hello my name is Kim Love, i was in St.Croix the Virgin Islands for the month of Oct, two days before i had to leave i started experiencing swollen and pain in my feet and leg,pain in my hands and wrist, making it impossible for me to bend my fingers, or twist off any caps on bottles, sitt with my legs bended for a long period of time, along with unable to stand or walk well, i found myself holding on for support.i alos had slight chills, i was able to take anti inflammatory pills, which help relieve the symptoms and pain, but here it almost two months later iam still fighting the same symptoms. do you think i contracted the virus chikunga,(i apologize for the miss spelling) everyone had it in my dwelling, back in St. Croix, i believe i my have been the last person to contract this possible virus. i must admitted some days are better then most.respectfully, Kim Love
Tue, 7 Apr 2015
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Sir you will need to consult a Rheumatologist to get examined and investigated of inflammatory arthritis, your symptoms are indicative, but the treatment can only b initiated if diagnosis becomes ascertain.
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What Causes Swelling And Pain In Legs And Arms?

Sir you will need to consult a Rheumatologist to get examined and investigated of inflammatory arthritis, your symptoms are indicative, but the treatment can only b initiated if diagnosis becomes ascertain.