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Suggest Treatment For Knee Swelling Post A Knee Replacement Surgery

I have stage 3 CKD. I had a total knee replacement and the swelling and inflammation will not subside. So I cannot take NSAIDS. Can I try Medrol dosepack steroids or do you know of a good way to alleviate the inflammation? Will medrol harm my kidneys ?
Fri, 21 Sep 2018
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Hello,

Medrol is a steroid and should not be taken without proper indication or prescription. You can do a hot compress and apply local analgesic gel for relief.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal,
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Knee Swelling Post A Knee Replacement Surgery

Hello, Medrol is a steroid and should not be taken without proper indication or prescription. You can do a hot compress and apply local analgesic gel for relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon