Can Pomalyst Cause Swollen Wrists And Joint Pain?

Posted on Mon, 9 Oct 2017

Question: Husbands on polymyst for cancer. Wrist swollen XXXXXXX great pain, fever 99.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Polymyst has one of the side effects of joint pain , provide details please

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear

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I have evaluated your query thoroughly with attached photograph .

* Joint pain is one of the known side effect of Polymyst .

Kindly provide me further details so that I can answer your query completely .

1. Right wrist swelling - duration , progress since appearance .
2. Level of movements with right hand .
3. Since how much time taking Polymyst .
4. Any other joint pain or swelling before , with or after right hand swelling .
5. Any history of trauma or insect bite over right hand .

* Till you give details , primary relief would be there with
Ice application , Tab. tylenol ( 500 ) mg with some snacks or tea .

Awaiting for your response .
Regards dear .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (14 minutes later)

Takes polymist daily. Last night 4pm. Cant move hand without severe pain. 3 days of pain. Since started Polymist on day 2. No other swelling. Happened last month too, but not this severe. He had a broken wrist in his 20's.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Must talk with the treating doctor for taking further Polymist dear .

Detailed Answer:
Welcome
Thanks for the details .

* If my interpretation is okay , there was pain since 3 days , Polymist started before
2 days alright ?

* Guidelines for better recovery

- Must call the doctor on duty for assistance regarding to continue Polymist or not
keeping in concern of right wrist pain , swelling .
- Tab. Tylenol ( 500 ) mg 4 times a day after meals or snacks .
- Alternate application of heating pad and ice pack will give better relief .

- Keep the hand in elevation as arm sling as much as possible .
- Do not lift weight with that limb .
- No smoking or alcohol if consuming .

Wishing you fine recovery .
Regards .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (38 minutes later)

Alright.You dont think it might be a blood clot?

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Cellulitis more possible rather than a blood clot .

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear

* Possibility of cellulitis ( fluid accumulation in subcutaneous space ) is of more
concern for our case , rather than a blood clot .

Hope this makes it clear .
Would like to get follow up of progress .

Regards .

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T