It has been read that Prednisone can/does cause this.
But it can be water-retention?
Breathing at present so poor-beginning to feel none of the meds are touching my emphysema.
What do you think, please?
I am going to phone the gp surgery later anyway
Thank you
Good idea to phone your GP Kandi. I too have swollen ankles and feet but no lung disease and am carer for husband with COPD. I’m seeing GP this afternoon as think it’s fluid retention.
Hope you get the help you need. Xxxx
There can be many reasons for swollen feet and ankles. I can think of of at least a dozen that are not lung related. Your safest route is to see your GP to eliminate other possibilities. Obviously any water retention can affect the lungs so you need to see your GP.
Hi Kandi
I was put on Prednisone last fall to treat my lung infection. I was on oxygen for It too. It worked for me in a totally different way. I was depressed and was wanting to be by myself. Over the 2 1/2 months I was on it, I gained 80 pounds (I'm only 5 ft 2 inches) in addition to the water retention. My lung Dr. told me when he put me on it, that there is an 95% that I would gain weight possibly a significant amount. He also warned me that I could experience mild depression. I was really upset that it did. You do have to be weened off it slowly,
or it can be a severe reaction. It did work. It worked for me though. I was able to get off oxygen and the infection healed. It works, but be ready to have side affects. I hope this helps. Go luck. My thoughts are with you.
Thank you all for responding and advice
Saw Nurse Practitioner and two results:-
One week’s course of Furesomide-1 tablet ea morning, 7days, (to shift water, if that’s what it is?)-
and course of Prednisone extended by five days to ten at 40-30mg/day.
Belt+braces!!
Let’s see....will report back 😊
Bad day made worse by reflecting on silly and stupid things.
Traction bronchiectasis
Pulmonologist recommendation 
Inhaler disposal, please think of the environment. 
Going back to work/recovery time with pluresy 
