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What Causes Swollen Ankles And Weight Gain While On Morphine?
I m a 56 year old woman with orthopedic issues and a cervical fusion that resulted in a medication pump being implanted in 2012. r Recently I have swelling of the ankles and have gained weight that does not seem to match my calorie intake. Could this be a reaction to the medication ( morphine) that is in the pump?
Mon, 8 Aug 2016
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Swollen ankles may be a side effect of morphine.Possible causes of swollen ankles also included edema, medications like morphine,injuries,heart/kidney/liver diseases, lymphedema, blood clots or standing up for long...Morphine however is a central nervous system acting pain medication and not an anti-inflammatory and may not help reduce the swelling if it is of inflammatory origin.The exact cause of the swollen ankles will best be investigated by a Doctor with some objective work-ups.
Weight gain while on morphine is a described side effect.Morphine causes drowsiness/sleepiness and at times may render you less active resulting in net energy gain even when you do not take much energy foods and as a result, weight gain.
In short, morphine causes swollen legs and weight gain and may explain all your symptoms.However, i will advise other possible causes be excluded.Visiting the Doctor will be a good step to take.
Hope my answer will help you
Best regards
Swollen ankles may be a side effect of morphine.Possible causes of swollen ankles also included edema, medications like morphine,injuries,heart/kidney/liver diseases, lymphedema, blood clots or standing up for long...Morphine however is a central nervous system acting pain medication and not an anti-inflammatory and may not help reduce the swelling if it is of inflammatory origin.The exact cause of the swollen ankles will best be investigated by a Doctor with some objective work-ups.
Weight gain while on morphine is a described side effect.Morphine causes drowsiness/sleepiness and at times may render you less active resulting in net energy gain even when you do not take much energy foods and as a result, weight gain.
In short, morphine causes swollen legs and weight gain and may explain all your symptoms.However, i will advise other possible causes be excluded.Visiting the Doctor will be a good step to take.
Hope my answer will help you
Best regards
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