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Question: Hello,
I have had some recent edema in my joints and I thought it was just the recent summer heat and I have been drinking more fluids to try to "flush it out". Tonight, the edema quickly grew to be full-bodied, all over my body and even on my face, eyelids, etc. Do you think that I should go to ER or is it something that I can wait to call the doctor in the morning?I should add that I have Lyme Disease and am currently on 100 mg doxy. This is my second round of antibiotics.
I have had some recent edema in my joints and I thought it was just the recent summer heat and I have been drinking more fluids to try to "flush it out". Tonight, the edema quickly grew to be full-bodied, all over my body and even on my face, eyelids, etc. Do you think that I should go to ER or is it something that I can wait to call the doctor in the morning?I should add that I have Lyme Disease and am currently on 100 mg doxy. This is my second round of antibiotics.
Brief Answer:
ER if other symptoms are associated.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your query. You have Lyme Disease and you are currently on Doxycycline 100mg .You suddenly developed edema all over your body.
You need to visit ER soon if you have:
Other associated symptoms like Shortness of breath, Palpitation, decreased urine output, chest pain.
Any history of Heart disease, Kidney disease, liver disease or Diabetes.
If there is itch along with edema over your body, it can be considered as allergic reaction to Doxy (rare one), and you need to visit ER.
If above mentioned things are not present, you can consult your doctor in the morning.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards
ER if other symptoms are associated.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your query. You have Lyme Disease and you are currently on Doxycycline 100mg .You suddenly developed edema all over your body.
You need to visit ER soon if you have:
Other associated symptoms like Shortness of breath, Palpitation, decreased urine output, chest pain.
Any history of Heart disease, Kidney disease, liver disease or Diabetes.
If there is itch along with edema over your body, it can be considered as allergic reaction to Doxy (rare one), and you need to visit ER.
If above mentioned things are not present, you can consult your doctor in the morning.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards
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