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What Causes Painful Swelling Beneath The Legs While Having Systemic Lupus?

Hello: I am experiencing swelling in my legs during the day. Not bad but can tell where my socks are at. With that said I am experiencing pain in the backs of my legs when I sit for a prolong time and when I try to go to bed. I have tried raising my legs up on a pillow with no help. My right hip seems to ache more than the left. I do have systemic lupus and no thyroid - take meds for both. Just not sure what is going on?

Mon, 16 Apr 2018

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Rheumatologist, Dr. Priya Sadanandan's Response

Hello,

Please make sure your primary care physician does an ultrasound to rule out a blood clot. Is it the whole leg or just nodules which are painful under the skin?

If you have tender modules under the skin you may need to go on prednisone. Please check with your primary care physician.

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

Regards,
Dr. Priya Sadanandan

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What Causes Painful Swelling Beneath The Legs While Having Systemic Lupus?

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