:(These are the symptoms and it is alarming me. Three clients and 2 neighbors have these exact same symptoms and their Drs. are calling it an allergic reaction. They have no idea from what, they are severely swollen at most joints and scratch all day long. Prednesone was prescribed for 2 of them for a six day period and Benedryl for one-last one has not seen a Dr. yet. Any ideas as to what it may be? Since I come in contact with all of them, I am concerned. They all live in the same city but do not know each other--any help out there?