swelling and bruseing

mike26
mike26 Member Posts: 416
edited 3. Feb 2014, 09:28 in Living with Arthritis archive
hi all
My knees,legs,feet have been swollen up for ages,about a fortnight
ago the swelling in my knees,and legs suddenly went down(about 3 days)
Then i started to get nasty pains in my legs and base of my feet
legs are brused from knee down and very painfull as are base of feet
when standing and walking very painfull.
Now my legs have started to swell back up again,this has just happened the once and wonderd if anyone else had this malarky.
thanks for reading..
:? :? mike26..

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  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hm I can't remember exactly which meds you take, Mike, but I'm pretty sure DMARDS and / or anti-tnfs figure in there somewhere. I think you should ring your rheumatology helpline to be on the safe side.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    This doesn't sound good Mike, so please, as Sticky has advised, ring your rheumatology department tomorrow. It may be meds-related ( I know I should remember what you are taking but I'm afraid I don't. :oops: ) but I don't think this is one for a GP. They know a little about a lot, you may need someone who knows a lot about a little. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Mike like the others have said you get this check out..and let us know how you get on.
    Love
    Barbara
  • mike26
    mike26 Member Posts: 416
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks for all your help,im going to rheumatology
    tomorrow and ill have a talk to them see what they say.
    thanks again for your help.
    mike26..
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good luck with your appointment today, I hope they will be able to tell you what's up. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • mike26
    mike26 Member Posts: 416
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi all
    saw roomy other day but cant quiet put finger on this one,
    but maybe :roll: its due to swelling going down quiet fast, then
    bruseing.( :? )
    will be starting the big guns soon,hopefully blasting arther where the sun dont shine.
    what a malarky.
    mike26 :x
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    mike26 wrote:
    will be starting the big guns soon,hopefully blasting arther where the sun dont shine.

    :shock: Oooh er, Mike :lol:

    Well, I guess it's a bit of a puzzle but you did the right thing and, if your rheumatologist is happy, so am I.

    Let battle commence :D
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • mike26
    mike26 Member Posts: 416
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    yes stickywicket im puzzled to,im not letting this go
    just yet, im booking appointment with diabetis nurse see what
    she thinks .
    mabee doctor as well ..(im puzzled)with this and if i can i will find
    out whats what.. if that makes sence..
    mike26 :? :? thanks for help..
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I hadn't realised you were diabetic, Mike. What a lot you have to put up with! I think you're absolutely right in seeing the diabetes nurse and ensuring you get to the bottom of it. Please keep us informed.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • mike26
    mike26 Member Posts: 416
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi all
    doctor said it maybe Phlebitis (Superficial Venous Thrombophlebitis)
    lasts about 1 to 2 weeks.possible caused buy roughing of linning of veins
    possable medication.
    superficial blood clot, its moved a little farther now up the leg to top
    of thigh. ive got some gel to massage onto it,and will just keep eye
    on it. :?

    OK whats next :cry: me thinks.
    looking out window gess what yepp its rainning..
    but its got to get better surely .
    mike26 :o
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I wondered about phlebitis but didn't want to say owt in case I was wrong. Please keep a very careful eye on this, hopefully the cause has been discovered, I hope the gel helps but if not back to the docs you go, OK? DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    She's right, you know, Mike. My Mum got phlebitis once or twice. Don't take any chances with it. If the gel's not working do go back to the GP.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • mike26
    mike26 Member Posts: 416
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks for that dd and stickywicket
    what happened when your mum got this sticky, did it just pass
    after few weeks. did she have an ultrasound scan.
    thanks again for your help.
    mike26..
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    To be honest, Mike, what I really remember is her being in a lot of pain if she knocked her leg against anything. She had no scans and it did go eventually but not soon enough for her liking :lol:

    I think there are different causes and some types require antibiotics.

    My Mum didn't have diabetes which, I guess, is one potential complication less.

    How are things today for you?
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright

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