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I had a knee replacement a month ago. I still have very swollen leg. Sometimes it seems to be going down, but then I feel it filling up with liquid and the pressure becomes horrible. I take 600 mg of ibuprophen 3 x s a day. Can I take Benedryl for itching feet or will it make leg swell more?
Tue, 9 May 2017
General & Family Physician, Dr. Vasudha's Response
HI, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. Please avoid self medication. .Swelling of foot & leg is common after knee replacement surgery. It mostly resolves after 3 months of surgery. Swelling of foot resolves after walking starts. In case it is accompanied by pain / it does not resolve in given time , you need a full evaluation for the cause.. by consulting operating surgeon.. For itching you can use local steroid ointment ( allergic rash ) / anti fungal skin ointment Fungal infection with typical rash , discoloration & itching. For oral medicines examination of the part by a doctor is essential. Thanks.
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Can Benadryl Be Taken For Itching On The Leg?
HI, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. Please avoid self medication. .Swelling of foot & leg is common after knee replacement surgery. It mostly resolves after 3 months of surgery. Swelling of foot resolves after walking starts. In case it is accompanied by pain / it does not resolve in given time , you need a full evaluation for the cause.. by consulting operating surgeon.. For itching you can use local steroid ointment ( allergic rash ) / anti fungal skin ointment Fungal infection with typical rash , discoloration & itching. For oral medicines examination of the part by a doctor is essential. Thanks.