Prednisone and edema

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Avatar f tn I have had rt thigh, calf and hip edema since 1/14. It came on out of nowhere. No injury. Neg for DVT, neg MRI for mass, neg mass on abdominal CT scan. Multiple hypodense, Ill defined nodules were identified on spleen and a few on liver. CT scan of chest identified multiple hilar lymphadenopathy. This prompted bx. Dx: Sarcoidosis. Had 2 unsuccessful rounds of prednisone. Now getting Remicade tx. I feel better overall, but the edema Has not changed.
Avatar f tn Read all the side effects of prednisone, it might be that it is related to the prednisone or prednisone is causing the water retension to be worse... just a thought. Keep us posted of your experience ok?? It might be helpful for all of us that have AIH for future reference and to compare our experiences. Best Wishes!
10948614 tn?1414173719 If a patients has long term generalized edema (pitting in the legs), what are the other possible diagnostic alternatives, after heart, kidney, liver and protein abnormalities have been ruled out? I've been struggling with this edema nonsense for several years, unremitting, and yet my docs are stumped when it come to diagnosis. I also have some GI motility and hormone stuff happening but they claim there's no connection between the two.
986613 tn?1248918336 ve been on NSAID drops and the Prednisone drops for the past five weeks. Can Macular Edema happen even while taking these drops?
Avatar f tn The pain is always worse in the morning as is the edema. My ankles and feet feel like concrete in the morning. The edema effects my hands, feet and I also have periorbital edema. The mornings are alway the worst. I also recently had fluid in my abdomen (I gained 4 pounds over night). It can also present after sitting for awhile without moving like during a nap during the day too. I know my cardiac function is good. There was one time 2 years ago my Creatinine went up to 1.
Avatar f tn I have been on 40 mg of prednisone for about 7 months and tapered off the last month or so. I did not gain a lot of weight while on the high dosage, in fact, I lost some weight. However, as I began to taper off and got down to 20 mg, I became really bloated and got moonface. I'm wondering why the symptoms only showed up as I was getting off the medication. There is not a significant gain of weight, but I look 20 lbs heavier. How long should I expect for the bloating and monnface to last?
Avatar f tn I soak in the hot tub with the family for 15 minutes, go back to the hotel room and sleep and wake up the next day with swollen eyelids on top and bottom, swollen sinus, and my checks, earlobes and whole face are swollen, hot to the touch and red. I feel better when I stand up and move around but after 3 days, the face is still swollen and starts to crack and peel on third day. The first time this happened, the ER doctor thought it was an allergic reaction to a new med.
Avatar f tn sometimes it would be red dots and other times it would spread into large red patches. i was on prednisone for about two and a half weeks and came off it last week. ive been taking benadryll 25mg and zyrtec 10mg regularly, and the rash had all disappeared except that my cheeks and palms still get flushed when im nervous, cold or take a hot shower.
Avatar m tn His kidney functions are slightly abnormal and we were told not bad enough to cause edema. He is also on procrit and I have read that edema is a possible side effect (though his hematologist says it is not). Has anyone experienced swelling and do you know the underlying cause? Thanks, it's great to have this forum to turn to with questions about the neverending side effects.
Avatar f tn It has further become complicated with cystoid macular edema. I am currently on ocular prednisone acetate 6 hourly. My near vision has improved slightly with the steroids. I occasionally feel pain in my left eye sometimes. I am also seeing floaters in my left eye. My ophthalmologist says it appears to be normal. What more should I do? Is it OK to read, watch TV and use the comp?
Avatar f tn Yes they can see the edema, and decided that it was Gout (my uric acid was only 3), and put me on colchicine and indomethacin. Took it for 2 weeks with no change...but the colchicine made me pretty sick. For my lungs, I have taken 4 different ABX in the past 6 weeks and refuse to take any more. Was also put on Prednisone for 10 days. My primary thinks that seeing a cardiologist is too "big guns" for my problems.
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.
Avatar n tn s discouraged, not sleeping (and neither am I). Four weeks ago, the ped. rheumy put him back on prednisone 40 mg per day and declining and added 10 mg. of methotrexate weekly with 1 mg folate daily. He's now down to 10 mg prednisone daily, 10 mg. of methotrexate weekly, and 1 mg folate daily. He seems no better (may be worse). Does methotrexate sometimes not work at all, or take longer than 4 weeks to start working?
Avatar f tn I have been unable to bear weight on my feet some days, despite being on carefully monitored dose of OxyContin and Dilaudid...and this has gotten MUCH worse since I stopped taking the Prednisone. I have puffy,swollen hands and feet,which turn bluish/purple when the temperature drops to as little as 60 or 65 degrees.It appears that I have some muscle wasting in my forearms and backs of hands.
962492 tn?1247454619 (by the way, I have MANY seizures, every day, especially if I overdo things, because I take on extra fluid, and I believe that the fluid is pressing on my brain - I can actually hear fluid in my ears, when I shake my head - by the way, my edema is mostly on my right side, for some reason - my circulation problem is on both sides, however).
Avatar f tn At times I have been in CHF, with fluid retention, SOB, and big big tiredness. I also experienced. Pulmonary Edema once, and even at that time I did not need oxygen but a CPAP machine for a few hours. As I said, I do not think oxygen is a normal treatment for HF. Be sure that you are not retaining fluids, this is the most common reason for SOB. A good reason for oxygen is if, in addition to your HF, you suffer some pulmonary problem and high pulmonary pressure. Jesus.
Avatar n tn Lethargic, bloated, loss of appetite, not pooping much, edema came back, Back to vet, exam and prescribed to go back on pred at lowest dose on a perm basis 5 days later a marginal improvement but edema worsening, vet recommended re-starting pred at highest dose gradually reducing to lowest dose, then keep in low dose perm. Added gastro-diet. Still not pooping all that much, but is going daily.
Avatar n tn ve taken prednisone for one year and I now use a walker because of muscle atrophy caused by the prednisone, I have stomach problems, edema in my legs ( very painful), moon face (a round puffy face), weight gain, bladder problems. If the prednisone is only for pain, I would use something else. I would only use prednisone if it meant life or death with no other possible medication that could help the problem. I would get a second opinion from another vet without mentioning what this vet said.
Avatar n tn I would just take it day by day and see if the seizure meds help him.Sometimes prednisone can help with edema of the brain and can reduce seizure activity.
Avatar n tn I hate taking drugs but after all this time I know I have to stay on an immune system supressant or my liver will be in danger from my own body (thats why I relapsed, took a chance and went to just homeopathic resulting in spiking of liver numbers edema and encephalopothy). I believe I can keep this liver if I am totally committed to diet, exercise and the small amount of meds the Doctor has me take. My main concern now is getting rid of the ammonia in my brain due to build up of toxins.
Avatar m tn Theres no fever but lots of coughing still on prednisone and using neb treatments. makes me think its the CHF and he wont get better because his heart was really damaged more than they think. I dont know what to think. Its a waiting game for now, but painful and stressful to watch. He coughs and coughs. I don't know whose more tired him or me! Hes been diagnosed with CHF for about 7 years and diabetic for 15.
Avatar f tn Went to the doc today due to swelling/puffiness in my fingers, palms, feet and soles of feet.There are also mild (not severe) aches of the hands, knuckles, feet. The knuckles are red and the soles/palms.There is swelling in my undereyes, but that may just be due to sinus congestion from getting over a cold recently. I also have what the doc says might be cysts on the knuckles.
Avatar f tn I just saw your question. I wonder how things have gone for your dad. My dad died from CHF, and now my brother has it following a heart attack. The high urea is probably causing the dry heaves and nausea, and the other numbers don't look good. I think you mean BNP (not BMI). I never knew that the BNP could be 5000. The BNP is an indicator of how much stress the heart is suffering from the CHF.
Avatar f tn Thanks so much for your comment. I have had cornea edema, I believe that was the explanation why I virtually lose my sight in the affected eye. Does that make a difference?