Swelling Questions

What is the best way to reduce swelling in your face?

I got Monistat 7 for a yeast infection and after 2 days my symptoms are gone except for an itch.

Can I stop using it? The discharge has gone and the swelling and irritation have gone but I am still rather itchy. Should I continue treatment? I am on day 4.

Prednisone - My face and neck are all swollen, will this go away?

I have been on prednisone for two months. My face and neck are all swollen. Will this go away when I eventually get off the prednisone? I feel awful!

Did anyone have weight gain and swelling from prednisone and did it go away?

My doc has switched me from prednisone to budesonide.However I still have swelling in the face and also tremendous weight gain specially in the stomach area.The doc says this will reduce gradually.Can someone confirm this as right now I feel like a pregnant cow!

Has anyone experienced feet and leg swelling after using Neurontin? How long does it last?

My doctor started me on Neurontin for pain that I've had in my back. I was very happy with the outcome. It took the pain away and it is not a narcotic! The downside began after a week or so, I noticed that my feet and legs were very swollen. I read on the package that this is a rare side... read more

Can amlodipine cause swelling in the feet and ankles?

I take amlodipine 10 mg tab camb,1 tablet a day.I have severe swelling in my feet ankles & going up my calves,the dr. said that the amlodipine could be causing this & i should stop taking it & monitor my blood pressure.Does this sound right?

I have a severe tooth ache, my mouth is swollen from infection. My doctor just prescribed cephalexi?

n for the infection 2 days ago, but the pain from the swelling is blinding. I was also taking motrin 600, they no longer seem to be working. I had tramadol, I took that because the doctor said it should relax my muscles, at least enough to open my mouth so this infected tooth can be extracted. Is... read more

Back Pain - Has anyone had one leg swelling related to spinal stenosis and DDD. My toes, foot, ankle

... and calf were almost twice their normal size last night and it was very worrying. I read stenosis can cause this. I tried ice and also even taking a short walk to reduce the swelling. I am on a low salt diet and did not change anything. That same leg today is cramping and starting to swell... read more

Will naproxen work for pain & swelling to face due to tooth ache?

Typically, how long should hand swelling continue after shoulder rotator cuff/impingement surgery?

I had right shoulder surgery (by scope) that included repair of the supraspinatus (95%) and work on the acrimon and clavicle to relieve impingement problems. About two and half weeks later, I woke up one morning to find the back of my right hand highly swollen. The doctor's explanation is that... read more

Bacterial Infection - Can I Use Clindamycin for an Abscessed Tooth?

Bacterial Infection - Can I use Clindamycin for an abscessed tooth? I have swelling and a lot of pain.

Ethylene Glycol Poisoning - What antihistamines do NOT have polyethelene glycol in them?

I am VERY allergic to polyethylene glycol and sodium laurel sulfate. I have had severe breathing problems, and headaches as well as tightness in the chest, swelling of the mouth, throat gums, lips and anaphalaxis. So far I have found that Claritan, Zyrtec, AllerD, Benadryl and Xyzal all have P.E.G.... read more

I am taking amlodipine and my feet ankles and legs keep swelling... can I just stop taking this med?

I have not been on it for very long and also take hydrochlorothiazide and verapamil for high blood pressure as well

What's the best way to reduce swelling in your face?

In other words, how do you make the swelling go down. Looking for tips / suggestions, thanks.

Swelling & stiffness in hand after shoulder surgery?

My question is to others who have had problems with swelling and stiffness in their hand after rotator cuff surgery. I'm 7 weeks post-op from rotator cuff surgery (shoulder "reconstruction" - human graft and 7 large anchor screws - to repair a large hole where the tendon should be)... read more