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What Causes Swelling In Ankles And Joints?

I was diagnosed with systemic lupus at age 60. I m taking methotrexate, plaquenil, prednisone, 60 mg of Morphine & Norco. This combination of meds has allowed me to stay active--lots of quilting with friends and volunteer groups. Life has been good. Unfortunately, in the last few months, I ve had chronic swelling of my ankles, knuckles and other joints. In addition I m experiencing extreme fatigue which is stopping me from my favorite activities. This has lead to depression, of course. Is this a lupus flare ? If so, what can I do to relieve the symptoms? Thank you, Lynda
Fri, 20 Feb 2015
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Chronic use of steroid may be the cause of this symptoms of swelling of legs, other causes of this may be differentiated and this could be renal disease, cardiac disease, low hemoglobin, till then keep the leg in elevated position reduce the salt in diet, better to get done the clinical examination, hope these information helps, take care.
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What Causes Swelling In Ankles And Joints?

HI Well come to HCM Chronic use of steroid may be the cause of this symptoms of swelling of legs, other causes of this may be differentiated and this could be renal disease, cardiac disease, low hemoglobin, till then keep the leg in elevated position reduce the salt in diet, better to get done the clinical examination, hope these information helps, take care.