Prednisone and swelling ankles and feet

I just stared prednisone today and my ankles and feet are really swollen and hurt. On the prescription lable it says to call doctor if this happens. Any one know why? Thnaks:)

Thanks Carla:) I plan to call the doctor tomorrow if the swelling doesn't get better. The ankles and feet keep getting bigger and it is swelling up toward my knees. It is really painful. I really need the prednisone too as I just had a major allergy/asthma attack. I have a really bad headache too.

I really never had any reaction to Prednisone except small weight gain. I usually feel really good and happy on it. Now, after this, I might be a little leery of going on it again but it is sooooo nice to breath so easily. Sometimes the asthma seems to be under control and then POW, here we go again. At least I know what has been causing it lately. We are in an upstairs condo and the people downstairs dryer vents through my dryer and every time they wash all the damp Downey from their dryer was filling up our place. I got the vent to outside checked and they removed a whole huge garbage bag of lint...it totally clogged. Hopefully I won't have so many attacks now. Staying home was killing me. It is nice talking to you Carla:)

Lunarlady, I wouldn't rule it out.  But check with your doctor to be sure.  I have had a lot of facial hair along the sides of my face because of Prednisone.  I am fortunate that my hair is naturally blonde, but I also don't have much left in the way of eyebrows.  Also, since I have had to take so much Prednisone, I don't have to shave under my arms any more.  Unfortunately, the hair does still grow on my legs.  Prednisone can have some weird side effects, but again, I do enjoy breathing.

Prednisone can cause joint inflammation as well as causing your hair to fall out. Odd that u lose hair on the top of your head but hair on the rest of your body becomes darker, thicker and there is an increase in body hair too.

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Sheila,

I have all the classic side effects that you mentioned from Prednisone also.  You probably need to call your doctor about the glucose levels  and the swelling.

I have a very good friend with MG.  When were you diagnosed and how is it affecting you at this time?  She is now going through an infusion type therapy.

Carla

Sheila,

I was diagnosed with severe asthma in 2002.  That's what I take Prednisone for.  Last August I was also diagnosed with epilepsy which I haven't been able to get under control yet.  I'm still working on in.  You have to be 90 days seizure free before you can drive, that's the worst part about it.  I'm glad to hear your MG is not severe.  It sounds like you have enough going on.

Take care!

Carla