Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Swollen Feet And Ankle When Diagnosed With Polymyalgia Rheumatica?
Question: I am a 61 year old female diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica about 6 months ago. I'm on prednisone, 20mg, once daily. While I am still having pain and extreme fatigue, my concern is the swelling I am having in my feet and ankles. It started about 3 weeks ago; even after sleeping they are still somewhat swollen. Is this something I need to be scared about????
Brief Answer:
Nothing worrisome.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The mild swelling that persists in the morning can be due to the joint inflammation. This will gradually reduce with time as the inflammation decreases. Reducing the salt intake will help. Hot bath of Epsom salts (magnesium sulphate)-Magnesium has both anti-inflammatory and anti- arthritic properties and it can be absorbed through the skin- will also decrease the selling in few days.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Nothing worrisome.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The mild swelling that persists in the morning can be due to the joint inflammation. This will gradually reduce with time as the inflammation decreases. Reducing the salt intake will help. Hot bath of Epsom salts (magnesium sulphate)-Magnesium has both anti-inflammatory and anti- arthritic properties and it can be absorbed through the skin- will also decrease the selling in few days.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries related to kidney problems Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
