problems with legs

[yusuf]

over the last week i have had problems with walking leg no very steady even going up to steps very unstable leg swollen with fluid any one have same problems ?

[pandr]

I have terrible troubles with my legs, it is getting worse as I come down on the steroids. I have trouble getting out of a chair, and walking is awful, am walking with a stick at the moment.My legs are swollen, but not as bad as they were, I sit with my feet up to help the fluid.Around the house I have to hold on to the walls etc., its so painful, I say is it the steroids or just the GCA/PMR, the illness is such a problem. Some days are better than others, so keep trying. good luck.

[Hidden]

Hi yusuf and pandr,

Fluid retention which is effecting the ability to walk and causing pain should be investigated by a GP.

Please try and see your doctors as soon as possible. Steroids do cause fluid retention, but if the legs are swollen very badly then the condition should be investigated.

Pats

[pandr in reply to Hidden]

Hi Pats,

My GP and Rhemy know about the painful legs, the swollen ankles and feet don't really change. the swelling is usually there when I get up, I think the pain has got worse since going down on the steroids, I started on 60mg 10 months ago, and am now on 12.5mg. seeing GP this week after my blood test, and may have to increase again, Unfortunately I have heart problems as well, and very high blood pressure, so perhaps I,m not the best person to help yusuf But it is useful to know someone has a similar problem.

pandr

[grace1]

hi yusuf i have had trouble with my legs for 8mts they were badly swollen with fluid they started to leak fluid alot ihad to get a nurse out every day to dress my legs as i could,nt even walk to the door, i,m now down to 5mlg of presl, legs are getting much better i have only got the nurse coming out once a week to dress my legs as they are nearly healed please watch for small blisters has that is how it starts. grace1.

[Kolla]

Hi there

So have I when the steroids go down so do the legs and the blood.

All the same I am giving a walking joga class a chance to have me take part, starting tomorrow