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Suggest Remedy For Swelling And Soreness In Knee
HI I am six weeks into a full knee replacement my knee is still swollen and find it hard to straighten but worse for me at the moment is a rash that has developed on my buttocks back thighs inner arms and today on my foot.I stopped all medication a week ago and have been prescribed antihistamine but it seems to be getting worse it is very itchy and keeps me awake thanks
Thu, 19 Feb 2015
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Are you on any medication post knee surgery? I think since its six weeks all medication would have been stopped. So this condition is unrelated to your surgery. You need to consult dermatologist asap. Apply BETADERM G locally on rash sites and continue to take antihistamines.
Are you on any medication post knee surgery? I think since its six weeks all medication would have been stopped. So this condition is unrelated to your surgery. You need to consult dermatologist asap. Apply BETADERM G locally on rash sites and continue to take antihistamines.
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