Re: Swelling Lower Extremities

[Guest guest]

Shanyka,

I have swelling in my legs/ankles, the exhaustion and the focus problems. I

am on Prednisone, Cymzia and Plaquenil. I don't have the High heart rate.

I would not chuck it off to Prednisone until you check with your doctor -

make sure since you have high heart rate and high BP that the swelling is

not from your heart.

Take care - My prayers are with you. God bless - Vivian in CA

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[Guest guest]

Your symptoms seems to be more related to antihypertensive drugs, most likely

Benazepril, Prednisolone causes deposition of tissues around upper part of the

body. Please get also excluded something called Pseudothrombophlebitis which

developss in the form of leg swelling secondary to rupture of joint linings

followed by seepage of joint fluid in the leg compartments. Although this

eventuality seems to be unlikely as it is generally associated with Knee joint

swelling and painfull leg swelling.

Regards,

Dr. OP Garg, VSM

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From: shanyka_else <shanyka_else@...>

Sent: Thu, 3 February, 2011 6:59:03 AM

Subject: [ ] Swelling Lower Extremities

Hello Everyone,

I hope everyone is doing well. If not, I pray that things get better for you.

I'm usually a quiet observer, but I thought I might get the group's input. For

the past couple of days, I've been experiencing uncomfortable swelling in my

legs, ankles, and feet. I have RA and have been taking prednisone since April

of last year. Currently my dose is 10mg. I also take 20mg of Arava, 20mg of

benazepril and 50mg of metoprolol for my high blood pressure, among other

things. I have a nagging cough and had to visit the ER to have three treatments

of albuterol and about 15mg of Decadron. I've been very exhausted and unable to

focus at times. My heart rate has also been sort of a low high (115-120 bpm) I

have intermittent tingling in my hands and feet. To say the least, I haven't

been my usual self.

I know these symptoms seem all over the place...but they've all sort of come out

of nowhere. Has anyone experienced these symptoms with prednisone? Any

thoughts on how to reduce the swelling? Any amount of input would be much

appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Shanyka in CA

[Guest guest]

Hi Shanyka.

 

I have issues with Edema, swelling of my feet and ankles.  The only thing I do

is put on surgical elastic stockings before I get out of bed.  Mine go right up

to mid thigh.  They do help the Edema.  I also take a fluid pill each day as I

retain fluid easily.  This Edema problem is worse when I fly.  I wear them

whenever I fly to stop the swelling.  My feet and ankles swell horribly when I

fly.  I am retired, so I am home most of the time.  I always have my feet up

in my recliner chair.  This helps too.

 

I was just diagnosed with Neuropathy of both feet.  My feet have swelled since

I was diagnosed with RA almost 7 years ago.  My feet and ankles were struck the

worst, and then having them diagnosed with Neuropathy, they bother me a lot. 

My foot surgeon put me on B12, which has taken the Neuropathy pain away.  My

Rheumy has just put me on Lyrica and it is working too.

When my feet are swollen and riddled with pain, I am off them as much as

possible.  I can hardly stand or walk then.

 

I have been in a medicine induced remission with my RA.  I don't even know I

have it.  It took me 6 years to reach this point.  Finally, my magic

" cocktail " of meds. are working and I am very grateful for that.  How long it

lasts I don't know, but however long, I will enjoy the break from all those

flares, and suffering.

 

I hope the swelling goes down for you.  I know it makes your feet feel awful. 

I sometimes put my feet in the bathtub with cold water.  That helps too.

 

Wishing you better days ahead.

 

Hugs,

 

Barbara

From: shanyka_else <shanyka_else@...>

Subject: [ ] Swelling Lower Extremities

Date: Wednesday, February 2, 2011, 8:29 PM

 

Hello Everyone,

I hope everyone is doing well. If not, I pray that things get better for you.

I'm usually a quiet observer, but I thought I might get the group's input. For

the past couple of days, I've been experiencing uncomfortable swelling in my

legs, ankles, and feet. I have RA and have been taking prednisone since April of

last year. Currently my dose is 10mg. I also take 20mg of Arava, 20mg of

benazepril and 50mg of metoprolol for my high blood pressure, among other

things. I have a nagging cough and had to visit the ER to have three treatments

of albuterol and about 15mg of Decadron. I've been very exhausted and unable to

focus at times. My heart rate has also been sort of a low high (115-120 bpm) I

have intermittent tingling in my hands and feet. To say the least, I haven't

been my usual self.

I know these symptoms seem all over the place...but they've all sort of come out

of nowhere. Has anyone experienced these symptoms with prednisone? Any thoughts

on how to reduce the swelling? Any amount of input would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Shanyka in CA

[Guest guest]

I just want to thank Dr. OP Garg for his monitoring this group and obviously

gaining insight from patients about their RA. Here is a doctor who wants the

whole picture and I thank him for it.

in Grass Valley, California

Dr. OP Garg, VSM

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