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Suggest Treatment For Swelling That Looks Like A Flare Of Arthritis While Having Post Polio Syndrome

I think I am having a flare of arthritis. I have post polio syndrome and have had a complete r knee replacement. the replacement has been almost one year. No more pain in the r knee but both legs, a feet are swelling, my toes are developing joint knotts, puffy, red uncomfortable to walk. I am on my legs a lot, very active person. what could I do for the swelling until I see the doctor.
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Hello,

I recommend taking ibuprofen 400mg twice daily, to help reduce inflammation. Furosemide can help reduce the swelling in case of increased fluid retention. Anyway, it is necessary performing some tests including inflammation tests, uric acid plasma levels, FR, kidney and liver function tests, in order to determine the causes underlying this condition.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling That Looks Like A Flare Of Arthritis While Having Post Polio Syndrome

Hello, I recommend taking ibuprofen 400mg twice daily, to help reduce inflammation. Furosemide can help reduce the swelling in case of increased fluid retention. Anyway, it is necessary performing some tests including inflammation tests, uric acid plasma levels, FR, kidney and liver function tests, in order to determine the causes underlying this condition. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist