swelling of lower leg&foot on left hand side
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hope some one can help, i am new to this forum. i have been on 15mg of pred for 2 days.and had my first side effect, hoping for some advice?
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Posted , 6 users are following.
hope some one can help, i am new to this forum. i have been on 15mg of pred for 2 days.and had my first side effect, hoping for some advice?
0 likes, 12 replies
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jennissw
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david14272
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EileenH
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I can't say more without knowing more, but if your leg is swollen, hot and sore go to a doctor as soon as possible in case it is a DVT. I had swollen ankles with PMR - definitely not pred because I wasn't taking it. It does happen and is mentioned in the literature - but it is more likely to be both sides although for me one side was worse than the other.
Can I make a plea here to anyone looking in - if you are asking about funny symptoms please tell us everything you can think of because we can't see and we are not a substitute for your GP. Many things we can advise about - but we aren't mind readers.
Also, try not to put in anything that might be mistaken for an internet address - it will disappear for a day or two until it is checked by a moderator. One way to deal with that if you want to put in a website address is to post twice with your question/comment in one and the link with a note in another. Certain words or patterns are picked up by a computerised screener - then wait for a person to look at it.
david14272
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jennissw
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shawn99
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I am one of the few males who have this affliction.
It has been come readily apparent that everybody is affected differently. I have no problem sleeping while taking PRED, while others can't sleep very well.
I haven't gained any weight so far and look as I did before taking a few months of PRED. I do however watch what I eat and exercise every chance I get. More protein than normal, less carbs.
There haven't been any side effects so far (taking 30mg) and I hope that continues. I do take extra calcium and Vitamin D under the recommendation of my Doc.
Originally I tried to reduce the amount of PRED too soon and had a flare-up. Back up to 30mg and will gradually reduce that back down to 10mg…very slowly.
I hope this helps a bit and try to be patient.
Shawn
elisa4
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All the best to you David.
EileenH
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old_nanna
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david14272
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ElaineA
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david14272
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