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Posted 5/31/2017 8:50 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

Currently tapering off Pred, on 10mg just wondering if anyone of you got swollen legs? I was bed bound for a few weeks and only walking a little bit while flaring and since im back on my feet my legs swell a bit them go down when i rest.
Nurse said swollen legs are a normal
Side effect of pred.
Did any of you get these side effects- swelling and any pain anywhere?
Also get a bit of pain too, hair starting to shed a bit and have a bit of a moon face.
Any info and side effect experience would be great thanks.
Posted 5/31/2017 8:56 PM (GMT 0)
all things you listed are most likely from the pred/UC -

if you plan to stay around enjoying our little fun-fest here, put together a signature so we know all about your UC travels -

see mine below listing such things as current meds/treatments/history, etc.

happy to have you with us -
Posted 5/31/2017 9:34 PM (GMT 0)
These are all possible, but severe UC itself can also cause swelling/inflammation outside of colon as well as hair loss.

The more important question are what meds are you on, and where is your UC and how severe is it?
Posted 5/31/2017 9:44 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks, new to this. I added a signature but not sure if its enough info, theyre the only meds im on at the mo. Colitis is in the lower end, supposedly 'mild' but had a bad flare up and was hospitalised for a while.
Posted 5/31/2017 11:12 PM (GMT 0)
the very far end is best treated with rectal mesalamine. if there is left side as well as sigmoid involvement, both oral and rectal can be best.

you can ask doc about water pills if feet swelling persists.

good luck
Posted 5/31/2017 11:42 PM (GMT 0)
I have had swollen legend before but with larger doses. Could still be causing your problems. Are you drinking enough? I find lower salt,
More water and elevated legs when I can get the up at home, after work, helps.
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