Open Question: Prednisone and swollen ankles?
She was prescribed the Prednisone for PMR (polymyalgia rheumatica)….
My mom started on 20 mg. of Prednisone in mid-Novermber, and after 3 weeks was reduced to 10 mg. She has a scheduled follow-up appointment mid-January.
I noticed today that her ankles look a bit swollen. Not her feet, just her ankles. I know that this is one of the side effects of the Prednisone, but is it a “serious” side effect? In other words, is this an “emergency” situation?
Her doctor is out of town till the first week of January, so I can’t ask him…..
What do you think???
Has anyone here had swollen ankles on Prednisone?
