What could cause you to have a rash and joint pain at the same time?

Answer by  nurselisa (42)

Autoimmune disorders such as lupus erythematosis and rheumatoid arthritis can cause these symptoms. Lupus patients often present with a "butterfly-shaped" rash across their face and several aching joints.

Answer by  Moma123 (1043)

There are may health conditions that can cause rash and joint pain at the same time. The conditions are juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic fever, systemic lupus erythematosus, shingles, lyme disease, fifth disease, measles, chickenpox, sarcoidosis, rubella, poliomyelitis, dermatomyositis, mononeuclosis, adult Still's disease, gonococcemia-disseminated, Kawasaki disease, Leukemia, ebola hemorrhagic fever, acute HIV infection, histoplasmosis, typhus, leptospirosis and dengue fever.

Answer by  Moma123 (1043)

There are many reasons, causing rash and joint pain a the same time. Some of the reasons are, rheumatic fever, systemic lupus erythematosus, shingles, lyme disease, fifth disease, measles, chickenpox, sarcoidosis, rubella, poliomyelitis, dermatomyositis, mononucleosis, adult Sill's disease, gonococcemia - disseminated, kawasaki disease, leukemia, histoplasmosis, typhus and dengue fever.

Answer by  Mcbaldr (106)

One probable cause of rash and joint is fibromyalgia which is a syndrome of people experiencing long-term, body-wide pain and tender points in joints, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues.

Answer by  Elmore (124)

Joint pain is related to tension, overuse, or muscle injury from exercise or physically-demanding work. A rash may be present if the overuse was repetive and on the same part of the body. Joint pain and a rash may also be present in person exhibiting the beginning signs of an infection or a common cold.

Answer by  cindy (1484)

There is more than one possible cause for a rash and joint pain simultaneously. However, one cause of both rashes and joint pain is the disease Systemic Lupus Erythematosous.

Answer by  Anusha (51)

A rash and joint pain may be caused due to a rheumatological disease like psoriasis. You need to see a doctor if your joint pain persists beyond 3 days.