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What does Rheumatic Fever look like


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DS has had a 102 temp for past 48 hrs and now has extremely swollen wrists. He has been in remission from PANDAS and did not get any resurgence of OCD with this illness, so we assumed flu or viral infection. Now I am wondering. Starting Augmentin 875 in addition to ibuprofen, rest, and fluids. Should I be worried about rheumatic fever? Have your children ever experienced it and, if yes, what does it "look" like? thanks.

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They ran a ton of labs yesterday. Will run more once they get these back and see what direction the info leads. Looks very much like he has rheumatic fever. Ugh. Can this kind not ever catch a break? He spent three years tapering off of antibiotics. Now he may need penicillin shots in his hip every three weeks for the next five years, plus he has heart damage....

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