Swelling and Redness: Inflammation

Hello everyone,

I know that each of us ladies is unique with symptoms etc etc...

But do any of you experience extreme swelling, lasting sometimes for hours, and even a couple of days ? I experience lots of pain when I get this swelling. My specialist didnt believe me when I told her about this.

Is it inflammation? Something I ate? It really comes out of nowhere...

Today I had to call in sick at work, as I was too swollen to walk!

It also feels like a knife is cutting my upper thighs, at times. Sorry for the graphic comment. I dont know how else to describe it.

Is there any way to reduce or prevent this swelling? I am doing OK at the moment...but have had to be extra gentle on myself today.

Take care and god bless.

I've noticed redness but only a little swelling at times

have you tried ice packs? that just springs to mind cos if our ankle was swollen we would use ice!

It sounds like inflammation. Usually the tissues surrounding a painful or injured area swell up to try and protect and cushion it from further injury

Do you feel hot down there to touch? I have used ice packs a couple of times and find it soothes

Like Sebby I can a small amount of swelling sometimes but always have the redness. I tend to get the swelling when something has mechanically irritated the tissue so if my clothes have rubbed or I had to sit in the car too long etc. If you use ice don't forget to keep it moving around, if you leave it still it can burn!

I take ibuprofen now and then when the swelling is bad. Maybe there is some topical cream you can use too, like sodium cromoglicate 2% ointment.

When this happens to me I use the ice like the other ladies suggested. I also put Bicarbonate of Soda in the bath and try to relax.

Remember to be kind to yourself you will get it back under control its just a blip..... I say this to myself now but when it first use to happen I got really distressed like it would never calm down and go away it will .

You will get it under control put a film on or some music whilst sitting on the ice takes your mind off it........it works for me.

Hope you feel better soonxxxxxxxxx


Ria

Thanks to everyone for their advice!

Ria, yes I find that reminding myself that its just a blip/flare up is what I need in order to calm myself emotionally.

Hugs to you all

Are you feeling better? I hope so love xxxx



Ria

Yes, I am doing better. I guess one day at a time, just be patient with myself.

I get this swelling. My nerves trigger it. To hell with them..now that I am on 50 mg ami/elavil the swelling is well controlled.