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Has anyone had inflammation in they feet and legs .? On cellcept but the cellcept makes me generally unwell .
Yes, swelling and inflammation in the feet and legs is something many people with lupus experience. It can be tricky to figure out whether it's the lupus itself or a medication causing it — and sometimes it's both!
Swelling in the feet and legs can be caused by a few different things related to lupus:
- Lupus itself — Show Full Answer
Yes i too get swelling in my legs & feet. , i dont think its related to the cellcept i take. If i dont put my feet up during the day &! They hang down all day there more likely to swell. i even wear diabetic non binding socks they swell over them & always leave quit an imprint
Yes, if I am on my feet too long my legs tighten up and my ankles visibly swell. Elevating them and resting usually relieves the inflammation.
Yes, BG, my feet and ankles get inflamed at times. Rarely, when I was extremely overworked during my training decades ago, my knees also became inflamed.
Have you tried the Cellcept on a full stomach? If it's still not agreeing with you, please talk to your doctor about alternatives. Someone had a good suggestion about taking something for nausea, but it's usually best to avoid treating side effects with yet another med instead of switching meds.
If you haven't had any major organ complications, Benlysta or Saphnelo are alternatives to ask your doctor about that may be more tolerable.
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