Prednisone knee swelling

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Avatar f tn s for a month, then both legs began to swell, and I could not bend my knee joints. I stopped taking prednisone, because (as you mentioned) of the side effects long term. I eat a mostly vegetarian diet that does includes eggs, chicken and turkey. I cook my own meals. Up until these issues, I was running 5 miles a day, 5x a week (have done this for 30+ years). I've never had a problem w/my knees.
Avatar f tn It has been over a month now and I am still recovering. My knee never lost all the swelling and pain increases with even mild activity; sitting with knee bent 90 degrees and driving (even getting in and out of the car) are everyday challenges. I am now going through physical therapy and pray this works. I have been told several things such as cortisone flare, bursitis, broken blood vessels or damage to the tendon but no conformation on any of these.
Avatar m tn Everything post-opt was going as planned and then I woke-up to having localized swelling (edema) in both shins. It was like someone had tightly wrapped both my lower legs with tape from just below the knee, to just above the ankle. It appeared almost cartoonish because it was so dramatic to only that specific area. The following morning, I woke-up with the same area having changed color. It was, and still is to some degree a purple-ish color, unlike anywhere else on my body.
1378884 tn?1315505845 I am just curious as to how Docs figure out which type of arthritis one has. I am also a hashimotos survivor and am concerned that it may be having an impact on my knees which have done things over the years that no one of my size should have done. It's mostly confined to my left knee. I have broken both knee caps in the past, (car accident and Karate Class) had a meniscus tear repaired, which made left knee much worse. Hands and feet are fine.
Avatar m tn Shortly after, I began noticing some pain and stiffness in the area, and significant physical activity would cause swelling between the hip and knee, as well as cause the muscles in that leg to tire quicker than the muscles in my right leg. A course of steroids (prednisone) for poison ivy had the side effect of temporarily eliminating the pain and stiffness, but not the bulge.
256220 tn?1210935462 I had my cbc done last week as the gastro forgot to draw it when had pcr done..I have been going to pcp last few months due to swelling in my knee and pain. He drew the cbc. He took fluid from it and shot it with cortisone..it feels much better but still swells at the end of the evening. I keep getting high white blood cell counts back and wondered if anyone else hads this post tx???? I don't feel like I have an infection but I have missed my cylce now the past 2 months.
Avatar n tn A pain or swelling in popliteal fossa (hollow portion at the back of the knee) can cause numbness in the foot due to Irritation of the nerve. A thrombus in the blood vessel supplying the foot too can cause this problem. Maybe a color Doppler or MRI of leg vessels below the knee level and nerve conduction study at knee level done. Alternatively it could be due to compression of nerves at the level of the lumbar spine in your lower back. This needs a more detailed investigation.
Avatar m tn I am 40 years old and moderate activity , The pain in the left knee is not severe but the pain in the right knee is . Actully pain in the left knee is almost gone .I can take 40 mg of indocin and the pain subsides but when it comes back its just as bad , I am trying to get into a orto again but its a waiting list over 2 months and this is really starting to affect me , Is it ok to keep taking the indocin like this till I can get someone to look at this ?
Avatar f tn i have a bug bite on my foot that has produced swelling and pain up to my knee. i went to the ER and they have me on Keflex, prednisone, benadryl and 800mg Ibuprofen for pain. However it has been 3 days and my symptoms have gotten worse. the swelling has increased as has the pain, my foot appears slightly black n blue in places and i am extremely worried. i am not 100% positive that it was a Brown Recluse but believe that it was.
543791 tn?1216381777 Is it possible to have Gout without the redness and swelling? I have sudden onset of Toe pains. Mostly beginning at night. I have a burning/throbbing pain and also skin sensitivity around the area. I can be painful to have a sock or bed sheets touching my foot. I've had this occur in both feet and it has attacked different toes. It doesn't really feel like a joint pain so I'm just confused about what is going on. It's very painful but I don't see any visual changes.
Avatar f tn First, the pain started in the right knee, the knee would swell and like a cold burning sensation was felt that moved from the knee down to the foot. That only happened when she was sleeping or resting not when she would be walking. Then after months of suffering and the doctor not knowing what it was, I did some research online and I came across some postings from other people having the same problem and that took K supplements and actually were able to be better.
1523893 tn?1301579774 Last week my neuro put me on a 3 day dose of Prednisone to hopefully offset the flare I was in the middle of. He put me on 3 days of oral pred, quite a huge dose (25 pills per day, each being 50 mg). I took my three days worth of pills hoping I would see a difference, but have yet to feel any better. In fact I am worse and I am wondering if I should see a physician about my symtoms. Weight gain, no energy, facial swelling, horrible fog, painful skin on my neck and shoulders.
Avatar f tn She takes massive amounts of ibuprofen and was prescribed Prednisone. Every so often she has knee fluid removed. I would love to be able to find some answers and bring her some relief.
Avatar f tn I had knee surgery about a month ago but I just noticed swelling in my knee,leg and foot what can i do to keep the swelling down?
Avatar n tn How long after I start taking prednisone for a gout attack should i feel marked relief in pain?
Avatar f tn About a week after release while on low dose prednisone. I had a sudden swelling and bruising in my finger that spread upwards into my hand. This only painful to touch, kind of numb feeling with a distinct knot between the joints. They attributed this to the prednisone. I also had bluing on the upper foot and a bruise on my arm with a knot under it. I just want to know if anyone else has had this happen?
Avatar m tn Today my left ankle is swelling, the back of my left knee is swelling as well, and very painful. HELP!!!!! ***Since writing this 2 days ago, my left leg has continued to swell up through my calf. It feels warm to the touch and hard. Lots of pain.
Avatar f tn I am trying to reduce the swelling in my knee. I had surgery 11/10/10, and have had some success with PT and TED hose, but need to get the rest of the swelling down because it is impeding my ROM. Any ideas?
Avatar f tn I would like to know when the arthirits starts swelling and you have to get drained..(knee) is there something they can give you or do to help the pain? I can't take getting my knee drained anymore! They do deaden it..but that is a joke!
Avatar n tn It can be probably due to some sprain or strain to tendons or ligaments in your knee joint. It is mandatory to rest the affected knee and also to apply ice packs. Continue ibuprofen for 3-4 days and also wear a knee support or brace. Do not exert and do not do any weight bearing. If the pain and inflammation continues then you have to go for some scans and follow up with an orthopedician for a proper examination and diagnosis. Take care!
Avatar n tn I have had chronic Sinusitis for 2 years now, tried and did everything. My Dr. just started me on a 6 day course of Prednisone...I was wondering if the swelling/weight gain associated with it happens after long term use or if it will happen to me in the next few days? It is my Anniversary this weekend and I'd like to be healthy of couse, so I started taking it, however, I'd like to look attractive as well. If anyone knows how Prednisone affects one, please let me know! Thank you!
1175033 tn?1492201228 The surgery was may 17th and I had sever swelling after surgery. My knee looks like it has a blood blister all over my knee. Incisions look fine but a week after surgery, my skin tore off after I took a shower. About a quarter sized piece of skin was torn off and twice that amount is separated from the knee but is trapped on by my steri strips. I can't get my steri strips off for fear of my skin peeling off with it. It's putting out light yellow fluid.
Avatar n tn At one point I got stung be a wasp which got in my boot, the sting swelled and stayed swollen for about 7 to 10 days after that my knee on that leg started to feel like I hurt it, but I had not. after about two weeks of the knee hurting suddenly it stoped. Two days later my tounge swelled up. then face and lips, then hand ect. this has been going on for 7 months. I'v e had blood work done, complete phyical, allergy test for food. I was told every thing tested good on blood test.
Avatar f tn About 2 months ago, after swimming at the YWCA, I developed a rash on my back and on the buttocks, and down the back of my legs. I went to my Dr, who put me on an antibiotic and prednisone. Within a week, it cleared some but never really went away, and yes, it was itchy. A month or so later, the rash came back, and I was put on prednisone again plus a cream. It cleared up. Now it's back again. I am suppose to have knee replacement surgery in a few days. What could this be?
Avatar f tn i am on prednisone and verapamil for my migraines. been on them for fifteen days. today my cheeks started to swell and feel painful. its hard to open my mouth and drink could this be b/c of the the prednisone? im calling the dr tomorrow morning.
Avatar n tn Last day I had numbness in chin and prickly/itchy pins in various body part (along with ongoing back pain, swelling, hip and knee pain (one knee with mild effusion) and general hypertonicity). Doc thought may be MS. MRI showed 8mm atypical vague lesion in subcortical area of left frontalparietal lobe at midline. Spinal tap, slightly high Albumen, but tap no good said neuro since done after low dose steroid. 6 months later, no change in MRI.
Avatar f tn Within two days i had hives and breathing problems so d/c the antibiotic, still continued having hives and breathing problems - allergist said it was a reaction to Prednisone. We did a VERY fast taper on Prednisone (40 mg -4 days) the fifth day I ballooned particularly the face and knee. A week later Went in for my maintenance dose allergy shot and had a systemic reaction to it immediately ( first time).