Question 1

how do i relieve fluid in my knee?

Accepted Answer

Get it examined: You know to determine the cause of the joint inflammation and then start appropriate treatment. Get it examined.Has the knee been x rayed and have you seen a doctor?

Question 2

is there any other way to relieve fluid in the wrist than to get a cortisone shot?

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Cold compresses: and immobilization temporarily with a removable wrist splint also works.  I assume you have had an x-ray done to eliminate the possibility of fracture.  And I assume the swelling was not spontaneous, but rather preceded by some form of trauma.  The possibilities are different depending upon the etiology and may need to be further evaluated by your PCP

Question 3

small tear in wrist from months ago still hasnt healed, doctor thinks a cortisone shot would help &theres fluid too, any other way to relieve fluid?

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Orthopedist?: I suggest that you consult an orthopedist (preferably one who specialised in the hands) to get checked. A cortisone shot may transiently reduce the inflammation but it is better to find out the cause and then treatment options.

Question 4

how can you relieve fluid retention that is caused by the anti depressant mirtazapine? i'm on a diet but scales not changing due to all the fluid.

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Limit salt: Intake ; follow a prescribed diet. The pill does not take the weight off you, ; keep it off. Dieting with caloric counting does&gt;.

Question 5

my mom was in a car accident about 2 yrs ago.  she had to have a shunt put in her head to relieve fluid. now she has blood clots on brain. prognosis?

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Depends: It very much depends where and for how long the "blood clots" have been present. If they developed as a result of the accident her prognosis is pretty much the same as it was at the time of her injury....if new ..they could affect the outlook.  Have a "long talk" with her caregvers. Tell them about your concerns and have the rest of the family there!

Good Luck in a tough situation
Hope this helps

Question 6

many father has colon cancer spread to the liver and now both legs are swollen with fluid to the hips. how to we relieve this fluid?

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Swelling &amp; cancer: Thigh high compression stockings may be helpful but will not treat the underlying condition.  Diuretic pills could also be used in this situation.

Question 7

how to relieve pressure & fluid in ear? dr recommended saline wash in sinuses after virus. after i rinsed sinuses, i blew my nose & felt fluid go into my ear. ears were fine before this. been 5 days.taking prednisone, mucinex & antibiotics. no relief?

Accepted Answer

: Have someone look in your ears.

Question 8

many years ago i had spinal taps to relieve  high spinal fluid pressure.  my symptoms are back. is there a less painful way to treat this today?

Accepted Answer

Pseudotumor cerebri?: Ask a neurosurgeon. There are procedures such as making tiny windows in the sheath around the optic nerve that may help greatly.

Question 9

how can i relieve pain from synovial fluid?

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Pain medication: Pain from synovial fluid is usually secondary to swelling and inflammation.  I would recommend trying and anti-inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen or Aleve (naproxen).  If those do not help, I recommend you schedule an appointment with your doctor for further evaluation of the pain and for a treatment plan.

Question 10

can you tell me how i can relieve pain from synovial fluid?

Accepted Answer

Seek diagnosis : Synovial fluid in and of itself does not usually cause pain. If your knee is swollen and you have an " excess" of synovial fluid, it is probably from an underlying cause such as a synovitis or a louse body or generalized arthritis.  Once the specific diagnosis is made, then the treatment options can be determined.

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How do i relieve fluid in my knee?

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Is there any other way to relieve fluid in the wrist than to get a cortisone shot?

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Small tear in wrist from months ago still hasnt healed, doctor thinks a cortisone shot would help &theres fluid too, any other way to relieve fluid?

A member asked:

How can you relieve fluid retention that is caused by the anti depressant mirtazapine? i'm on a diet but scales not changing due to all the fluid.

A member asked:

My mom was in a car accident about 2 yrs ago. she had to have a shunt put in her head to relieve fluid. now she has blood clots on brain. prognosis?

A member asked:

Many father has colon cancer spread to the liver and now both legs are swollen with fluid to the hips. how to we relieve this fluid?

A member asked:

How to relieve pressure & fluid in ear? dr recommended saline wash in sinuses after virus. after i rinsed sinuses, i blew my nose & felt fluid go into my ear. ears were fine before this. been 5 days.taking prednisone, mucinex & antibiotics. no relief?

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Many years ago i had spinal taps to relieve high spinal fluid pressure. my symptoms are back. is there a less painful way to treat this today?

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How can i relieve pain from synovial fluid?

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Can you tell me how i can relieve pain from synovial fluid?

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