Extreme lower extremities swelling

[pomeranion]

I was tapering to fast and returned to my previous painful symptoms. Since July 11 back to 15mls. from 12mls. prednisolone. I have extreme swelling of my feet, ankles and legs. I had no swelling at reduced dose. I am having trouble and pain just walking. In addition I have gained some weight because I haven't been adhering to my low carb diet. I have read in the past many posts concerning these concerns. I would appreciate any suggestions as I can't find those past links.

[Grammy80]

There is lots of good information on FAQ ~! I have lots of swelling and wear compression hose....raising my legs above my heart helps most and not sitting for extended periods. I've been on Pred for 2 years, now 20 mg per day, but feel it is poor circulation. Good luck💖

[PMRpro Ambassador]

There appear to be posts relating to swelling under Related Posts - to the right on a computer screen, not sure where on a phone. Some of the weight gain will be related to the fluid retention - water weighs!!!

Cutting processed carbs is important - carbs alone enourage fluid retention but the salt in processed foods and restaurant meals used to do it for me.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Re: PMRpros reply - related posts on iPhone can be found by scrolling down screen

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to DorsetLady]

Ta - is it the same for Android?

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to PMRpro]

Not sure , have Apple phone….never had Android.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to DorsetLady]

Never had either

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to PMRpro]

Probably very sensible!

[jinasc in reply to DorsetLady]

You two are way ahead of me - I still have a Nokia..................does nothing except calls. 😄

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to jinasc]

But if that’s all you want it for, there’s nothing wrong with a Nokia, I loved mine back in the day😉

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to jinasc]

Not so fast - my UK phone is a Nokia, 3310 and an original one, not a retro.Still has the original number from Vodafone. And it has the original battery too!

[Dydee in reply to jinasc]

Good for you!!! Isn't that what a phone is for?? Sure would keep the cost down if they didn't do so many functions. LOL

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Dydee]

You can always choose a plain phone - I had to replace my Italian phone, cost me about 40 euros I think. Hate it - it has soft covers on the buttons and they are a nightmare to get to answer the phone!!!!

[Dydee in reply to PMRpro]

I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (I believe they are up to Note 11 now???) Started with the 3 and finally had issues and went to the 4 then service provider stopped supporting 3G so found a brand new Note 5 online. LOVE it. Straight forward easy to use.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Dydee]

Only have one for emergencies ... Everything is done on the computer.