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Severe pain and swelling in feet & calf
Hello sir, I am 44 and suffering from hypothyroid,low Hemoglobin level and urticaria(inflammation on palms of hands and arms).I have this condition since july 2016, my TSH level was as high as 150, and now it is regulated near 15 and my Hemoglobin count is 8.8 .I was originally advised thyroxine sodium 100 and then 125, now I am taking 88mcg.I had inflammation on mainly palms and I was advised methylprednisolone (MP 8) and I took the same for many months and my dosage has been reduced to MP 2 or sometimes MP4.
Now since last few months,i have severe pain in my feet and calf and a lot of swelling to the point I can't walk for 15 minutes in one go.Is it due to withdrawal symptoms?My latest report for cortisol level serum TCH electrolytes are normal. Please advice me how to reduce the swelling and pain aa it's unbearable now!
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Dr. Vinay S Bhat
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
Since you have used steroid for very long time and still use often there are certain side effects which you may develop. Swelling in the lower limbs associated with pain can be sign of deep vain thrombosis. You need to get a doppler of the lower limbs to asses if there is any deep vain thrombosis.
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Consult nearby ENT vascular surgeon or General surgeon for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required
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