Recently discharged from the hospital w/COPD emphysema exacerbation and a minor bout with pneumonia.
Discharge meds were cefuroxime(Ceftin)-antibiotic500mg
simvastatin(Zocor)-cholesterol10mg
prednisone(Deltasone)draw down medication over 8days30/20/10/5mg 2days @
clonazapam(Klonopin0.5mganti anxiety/sleep aid/relaxant
Salmeterol Discus(Advair)/Combivent Inhaler(albuterol ipratroprium)
& a multivitamin
Now-still taking the prednisone(5th day)w/3 to go. While in the hospital(10 days "I had no problem with swollen ankles or feet at all".
Now that I am home 7days my feet and ankles are really swollen-not really tender but will retain an impression if I press on them. Also, I have been experiencing burning stabbing pains intermittently in the upper front portion of my right leg from the crotch joint to the knee.Several times these pains were serious enough to be debilitating.
I should mention that if I squeeze my foot or ankles on the right led I can create the burning stabbing painful sensation in my upper leg.
I am also on 2 ltr oxy 24/7 and am relatively sedentary(couch potato) and housebound.
Is it possible that Some of the medications that I am on could be causing the problem?
My appetite is voracious and my attitude is extremely positive except for the fact that I have fat feet! I am very slim-weighed 98lbs when I entered the hospital and gained 11 lbs there and am still picking up weight but I feel now that some of it might be water retention. oh-I should mention that I have no known allergies and am male/64 years old 5’11"
Has anyone had similar experiences as mine? I most likely will be speaking with my PCP soon so please don’t suggest that I call my MD- just wondering if I might be reacting to some of the medications. Thanks for considering replying to my question… Tony Zalvis III (me)
why are my ankles and feet swelling up?
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It is possible that the swelling is related to the prednisone, though this effect is usually only seen after prolonged use (for a COPD exacerbation I’m guessing you haven’t been on it for months; your dose also isn’t that high). Keep monitoring your weights daily, and as you state you are likely speaking with your PCP, just mention the swelling to him or her. Most likely you’ll either be told to wait and see if it subsides or be given a short bout of furosemide (a diuretic / water pill). The sedentary lifestyle also does not help, though I understand your COPD may make physical activity difficult, and there are many other potential causes of the swelling (your physician will help work through these when you see him or her).