Re: [TMIC] Re: Frank/ Prednisone/Swelling.

[BobbyJim]

Me missus was on prednisone after her second 'event' waaaaay back in early '99, and yes, her face puffed up and it stayed that way for quite a while, even after she stopped the drug. Ugh....;>)   Bobberino in sweltering Elvisland   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]       To: tmic-list@eskimo.com         Sent: Monday, June 19, 2006 8:47 AM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Re: Frank/ Prednisone/Swelling. I can't speak as to whether prednisone might cause swelling because I was only on it for 3 days, but I am wondering if something else other than medicine might be causing this? Would medicine cause swelling in one place like that? Have you reported this to your doctor?   Take care--   Barbara H.   In a message dated 6/18/2006 6:42:22 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That's exactly what I'm a little worried about Frank.  Though I've been on big doses of pred for over a year now, I've been lucky to avoid most of the irritating side effects.  I did gain 20 pounds, but promptly stopped putting my fork in my mouth and got it off in no time.   I don't use any added salt with my meals, and am generally very careful.  Three morning's ago, I woke up to discover that my left knee and ankle were over twice their normal size.  The swelling was so tight that it actually made the leg itch.   Which hormone out of the thrree, causes the vasoconstictive effect? Thanks, Grace