Knee and lower leg swelling..Just taking Hydrox a week..

[jojo20]

Hello Everyone,

Again, so grateful for this site. Especially being new. Today knees and lower leg

swelling. Have elevated and iced. Also, drinking LOTS of water.

Any more tips? May you all be very well.

Gratefully yours,

Jo

[Lainy1]

Hi jo, I read that you can get gout in your knee is so has your doctor prescribed allopurinol for u ? It could be gout ?? Give your doctor a call and see. Swelling is not good defo give doc a wee call.

Best wishes lainy 🤗

[jojo20 in reply to Lainy1]

Thank you, Lainy,

I will check that out. Thanks for taking the time to post.

Be well,

Jo

[skipperL in reply to Lainy1]

I,too, had to take Allopurinol for the first four weeks on Hydroxy to prevent gout. It seems to have worked. Gout is very painful - my husband suffers from it.

[Belgobrit72]

I started hydroxy 6 weeks ago. I had to take Allopurinol for first 4 weeks to prevent gout & had no problem. Worth a check

[Aime]

Hi Jo, if the swelling is new I would get it checked out. I always do this with any new symptoms as it is too easy to blame your MPN for everything!

Hope you feel better soon. Kindest regards Aime xx😺😺

[jojo20]

Good Morning,

Once again thanks for all your responses. It makes these uncharted waters easier knowing that there are caring people all over the world responding to my questions and anxieties.

Stay well,

Gratefully,

Jo