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How do you alleviate swollen hands, knees and feet possibly due to 5mg prednisone every other day or remicade (infliximab) iv?

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See details: You need to discuss this issue with your doctor. That doctor will know the best way to proceed and will be able to determine the cause of the swelling.

Answered 10/19/2013

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