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What Causes Stomach Bloating And Swollen Legs While On Prednisone?

My stomach is like a water melon and my legs look like huge ham hocks......will these horrible things go away after I am finished with my prescription of prednisone. I started with 12 a day then down one each day, only 3 and 2 and 1 left now. Why do they use this powerful drug if it causes so many problems. I am 2 or 3 times worse now then when I first went to the lung doctor.
Fri, 4 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have stomach bloating and swollen legs while on Prednisone . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons , but in your case it seems to me that the symptoms are due to prednisone as its side effects . I would suggest you to consult your doctor for proper examination and rule out other conditions . Doctor may alter the dose or prescribe substitute . For now eat light and non spicy , elevate your legs while sleeping and drink plenty of water .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Stomach Bloating And Swollen Legs While On Prednisone?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have stomach bloating and swollen legs while on Prednisone . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons , but in your case it seems to me that the symptoms are due to prednisone as its side effects . I would suggest you to consult your doctor for proper examination and rule out other conditions . Doctor may alter the dose or prescribe substitute . For now eat light and non spicy , elevate your legs while sleeping and drink plenty of water . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari