What are the symptoms of adult-onset Still's disease (AOSD)?

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What are the symptoms of adult-onset Still's disease (AOSD)?

Usually, the first symptoms include a fever that spikes to 102.2 degrees Fahrenheit or higher once or twice a day and a pinkish or salmon-colored rash on the arms, legs, chest, back and abdomen. The rash disappears when the fever drops. The rash might or might not be itchy. Other symptoms can include:

  • Sore throat.
  • Swollen lymph glands in the neck.
  • Fatigue.
  • Headache.
  • Abdominal pain.
  • Weight loss.

A few weeks after these symptoms, your muscles and joints, especially knees and wrists, start swelling, stiffening and aching. The disease can also affect the ankles, shoulders, elbows and fingers. This phase lasts about two weeks.

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