On Easter Sunday My left leg missed the step and went down between the step and house . My leg has swelling in it and has been black ,blue , yellow etc.
I am on arthrotec 50 50mg for arthritis in my knees. I also have bursitis in both hips and had gotten cortisone injections in them last week. That doctor gave me a fluid pill Apo-Hydro25mg to take the fluid down .It hasn't made any change in the swelling . I quit the Arthrotec for a few days to see if that would make any difference but it hasn't. What can I do?
Hi,
Generally speaking, swelling in the lower leg associated with trauma will not respond to a water pill.
By your description it sounds like you badly bruised the leg and did not tear the skin. I hope your doctor checked to make sure you did not develop a phlebitis as a result of the trauma.
Assuming he checked and there is no phlebitis you can assume the swelling and discoloration will disappear over time.
To help it along, I would suggest you try a compression dressing like an ace bandage wrapped from the toes to above the swelling. You may also try icing the area on a regular basis. I would continue with the Arthrotec as it will help reduce the inflammation associated with the swelling.
Good luck.
Marc Mitnick DPM
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