HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Swelling In The Knees When Diagnosed With Fibromyalgia?

I have swelling behind both knees and it is uncomfortable. I have fibromyalgia, rls, cfs, and am receiving radiation for breast cancer that was removed in March. I also have lymphedema and cellulitis in my right arm. Both occurred after the surgery. I have taken 2 courses of anitbiotics for the cellulitis but it is still slightly pink. Also found out that the second antibiotic had sulphur in it and I guess I am allergic to sulphur now. The rash started 3 days after I started taking the second antibiotic (last Sunday was the day the rash started and I still have the rash now. I have no other known allergies. Each day that I went for radiation, the rash got worse, so I skipped the radiation on Thurs. and today. It is better on my torso, arms and legs, but my face and neck are beat red. Looks like a bad sunburn but I have not been in the sun. I feel totally exhausted but can t sleep because I just can t get comfortable. Are all of these symptoms relatable to the cellulitus or the lymphedema?
Thu, 30 Nov 2017
Report Abuse
Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist 's  Response
Hi,
your symptoms may indicate strongly thyroid issue and calcium deficiency , i recommend you get a Thyroid profile and serum calcium.
how is your leg swelling looking? is there any change of color, temperature.
please revert so i can guide you better
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Swelling In The Knees When Diagnosed With Fibromyalgia?

Hi, your symptoms may indicate strongly thyroid issue and calcium deficiency , i recommend you get a Thyroid profile and serum calcium. how is your leg swelling looking? is there any change of color, temperature. please revert so i can guide you better