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rash not normal with lyme

I developed a rash last night that started small, but has now spread all over my thighs, arms, sides of torso, and even on my palms.  I am having joint pains in my hands, feet, elbows and even my tailbone.  I have been having headaches that are really bad, throbbing in the back of my head.  I am more tired than normal, but could be associated with recently moving.  I asked a nurse about the symptoms, but she said the rash wasn't consistant with lyme.  What do you think?
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I was diagnosed with Lyme in late April.  I was put on an antibiotic and then developed an itchy rash on my joints.  They switched my antibiotic but I still occasionally get the rash.  I asked an infectious disease doctor who did not seem interested in my 'itch' symptom and chalked it up to a reaction to the antibiotic.  Now I have finished my month of antibiotic and am still itchy.  The itching usually accompanies fatigue.  Would love to figure out what to do.
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Look up Rocky Mountain spotted fever and see if the rash looks similar.
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