Swelling Questions (Page 9)

Swollen wrist bones after Epsom Salts soak?

I soaked both hands and wrists in warm Epsom Salt water for wrist tendinitis pain. Now the single bone that sticks up at the top of each hand on the outside of each wrist seems swollen and now noticeably sticks up even more than normal. The bones and joints are not any more painful than before. Did... read more

Amitiza - Question is, how long does it take before this stuff clears out from my system?

Was placed on Amitiza 24 mcg and almost immediately experienced coughing, dry mouth, tiredness, and swelling of ankles. Looked up side affects and found all of them listed. Question is, how long does it take before this stuff clears out from my system? I stopped taking 3 days ago and my feet still... read more

Monistat-1 - I used Monistat 1 6 days ago and my itching, swelling and burning is gone except for...

... some white small speckles around vulva area still. Do I re-treat after 7 days or wait and see or contact MD?

Orajel - My sister is diabetic and had tooth pain off & on day 1. More tooth pain on day 2, then...

... she had a swollen face and large swollen tongue on the side where the tooth hurt, and severe chills in day 3! What happened to her and how do I help her reduce the tongue & face swelling? Also, she said the dentist is not going to do anything until she's no longer swollen. Can Orajel... read more

How long does it take for the effects of Xeljanz XR to relieve RA pain?

I've been on this medication for a month now and my RA pain is worse since my doctor decided to take me off Plaquenil. My flares have increased, the joint pain and swelling are constant and I have very little desire to do anything. I've made adjustments to my work schedule and that is... read more

Newly diagnosed with DVT. Prescribed Eliquis?

Diagnosed with DVT 8 days post Moderna Vaccination. Healthy 68 year old male with no history of pulmonary issues. DVT is located in upper right leg, swelling and discomfort. I am on Eliquis now 11 days in. Swelling and mild discomfort still prevalent. Waiting to be contacted by a pulmonologist. How... read more

Tooth infection turned abscess?

I go to urgent care for a toothache which turned to an abscess which I'm thinking only because the left side of my face started swelling most of my upper below my left eye on the left side of my nose and the upper teeth which is where the infection is they prescribe me penicillin VK 500 mg one... read more

Is citalopram safe to take with amlodipine, or might their effects conflict in some way?

I have been on amlodipine for a few weeks at 5mgs. A lot of the side effects wore off, but abdominal pains, gum swelling did not. Also I noticed a worsening of my anxiety and depression. In order to gain a thinking space and reduce the impact of side effects, I reduced my own dose to 2.5mg. I can... read more

Can Ajovy cause swelling in face and legs?

I had an injection 4 days ago. The last 2 days I feel swollen. My pants are tight and my face seems swollen.

I just started taking benztropine could this be a side effect?

I just started taking benztropine about a week or so ago and now my feet and half my calf's are super swollen. Have any of you had this reaction? Also there is numbing that goes half way up my calf. I did make an appointment with a doctor to check it out but I am very curious. If this is a... read more

Infections - I've had an infection in my foot/ankle for about a week and a half or so.

I've been to the doctor and have been taking the antibiotics and they have been working. The redness, swelling, and temperature have pretty much been resolved. The only thing that is concerning me is that I still have a slight amount of pain but my antibiotics are done yesterday. Should I go... read more

Obesity - Very fustrated. I've been on bupropion to help with weightloss and I've gained 10lbs.

In a month. I'm swelling up hands, legs and feet since starting the medication. I have kidney disease. Has anyone else experienced swelling?

Ajovy - has anyone experienced swelling in the legs?

I've been on it for 9 months now. Its a god send as migraines have completely cleared from 15 per month!! The only issue is my legs a very swelled, I'm on a diet so it's not weight it's fluid and I do not sleep. The main thing though us the swelling. Has anyone else experienced... read more

What can cause edema swollen ankle and feet, stroke patient (2004)?

Age 82, stroke (2004) left side affect. Used to have a little swelling now both feet very swollen. Bladder overactive taking lisinopril and solfinacein

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