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Posted by dreamer38 @dreamer38, Jan 6, 2019

How to stop ankles from swelling when taking prednisone for PMR

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jan 7, 2019

Hello @dreamer38, have you discussed the swelling side effect of prednisone with your rheumatologist or doctor? I never had the swelling in my feet with either occurrence of PMR when I was on prednisone. Unfortunately I do have the swelling now due to lymphedema and I have to wear compression socks for treatment. I was also on blood pressure medication when I was taking prednisone and one of the medications was a diuretic so that may have helped me.

Prednisone side effects:
-- https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/prednisone-oral-route/side-effects/drg-20075269

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peach414144 | @peach414144 | Jan 7, 2019
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@johnbishop

Hello @dreamer38, have you discussed the swelling side effect of prednisone with your rheumatologist or doctor? I never had the swelling in my feet with either occurrence of PMR when I was on prednisone. Unfortunately I do have the swelling now due to lymphedema and I have to wear compression socks for treatment. I was also on blood pressure medication when I was taking prednisone and one of the medications was a diuretic so that may have helped me.

Prednisone side effects:
-- https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/prednisone-oral-route/side-effects/drg-20075269

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Help! I just called the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida and asked for an appointment. I was told that there will be no appointments made for one to two years. That I should call the other two Mayo clinics in the other states. I need help now.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jan 7, 2019
In reply to @peach414144 "Help! I just called the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida and asked for an appointment. I..." + (show)
@peach414144

Help! I just called the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida and asked for an appointment. I was told that there will be no appointments made for one to two years. That I should call the other two Mayo clinics in the other states. I need help now.

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Hi Peach @peach414144 — I would contact the Florida number for the Office of Patient Experience and talk to them about your concerns. (Minnesota: 507-284-4988; Florida: 904-953-2019; Arizona: 480-301-4938). Can your doctor call and make a referral for you? I would post this in a discussion as there are others more knowledgeable than myself on making appointments. Here would be a good discussion to ask your question in.

Groups > Visiting Mayo Clinic > If this case isn't accepted, what is!?
— https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/if-this-case-isnt-acceped-what-is/

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lioness | @lioness | Jan 7, 2019
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@peach414144

Help! I just called the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida and asked for an appointment. I was told that there will be no appointments made for one to two years. That I should call the other two Mayo clinics in the other states. I need help now.

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@peach414144 My thoughts and prayers are with you keep us informed when you can Bless you

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