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A member asked:
Prednisone and swollen ankles, is this common?
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It depends on dose: Prednisone at moderate to high doses will cause sodium retention and associated fluid retention with ankle swelling as a manifestation. The effect can be seen with low dose Prednisone in patients with other medical problems prone to fluid retention.
Answered 12/2/2020
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Yes: Fluid retention is common, and ankles are dependent! so fluid settles there. Elevate the foot of the bed 2in. , lasy boy type lounge chair, stockings etc to help. Get off the steroid as soon as safe for whatever was the indication to use.
Answered 6/10/2018
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