Legs look like bulgy rolls above knees

[ayoung]

Does anyone have this ugly problem. I weigh 140 lbs. so not overweight but legs don’t allow me to wear bathing suit.

Never had this problem before prednisone.

[SheffieldJane]

Well Pred does redistribute fat into undesirable places. See your doctor in case like me you have fluid on your knees.

[Jillbowles in reply to SheffieldJane]

I am the same, not overweight but puffy knees and thighs. Rheumatologist xray ed knees to check for osteoarthritis. Xray clear but a lot of fluid on both knees. I have follow up with him in 3 months about PMR but he hasn't asked my GP to give me anything to reduce fluid. I was surprised I have it as I am on low dose of Pred. I am going to ask him about it at my review appt.

[Bailybiscuit in reply to Jillbowles]

My legs are like that. I can't believe it when I look in the mirror. My Dr says it's steroids but says it's the wrong type of fluid to take tablets for.

[ayoung in reply to SheffieldJane]

Thank you, I just found out yesterday that I will soon need cataract surgery. It came on fast and I believe it is also from the pred.

[SnazzyD]

I’m always banging on about salt and Pred because I get fluid retention with anything but the tiniest amount present in food. My fat redistribution has gone to top of thighs, midriff and face even though I’m very not overweight.

[Zhenya in reply to SnazzyD]

Yes my new Pred fat is also in those 3 places and has been for the past 3.5 years despite tapering down from 15mg to 6mg. It’s on thighs, tummy and face, yet I am quite slim everywhere else. A low carbohydrate diet helps, as has been reported frequently on this forum.

[ayoung in reply to SnazzyD]

Sounds like I will have to,cut down on carbs and salt

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I actually don’t have the fatty knees or thighs and I love the pool. I ended up getting board shorts with a blouson top and I have been told it looks good. At our ages things droop so I tend to cover up. Swimsuits for all has a nice selection online. Not sure if they are USA only or not.