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| | eMedicine - Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome : Article by Mohammed Mubashir Ahmed, MD |
 | | Typically, an abrupt onset of incapacitating myalgia occurs, with development of muscle cramps, dyspnea, edema, low-grade fever, fatigue, and skin rashes. |
 | | Myalgia: Patients complain of generalized, severe, incapacitating myalgia that tends to worsen over weeks. |
 | | Incapacitating myalgias may require transfer to a skilled nursing facility or rehabilitation unit for assistance with activities of daily living. |
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