Sunday, October 04, 2009 Wendell707 asks

Q: Could my swollen feet be caused by the meds i am takeing?

Hi Everyone, my feet are swollen thhe right more than the left foot and ancle and i just wander if some of the pain meds that i am takeing could cause this?

I'm on alot of pain killers for my cronic back pain so if my feet hurt i cant feal the pain. my Daughter had noticed my ancle was swollen i didnt even know it but i do have a tight burnny fealing in both feet like someone who was in the sun to long . i had this fealing for atleast the last two weeks, right after i seen my pain management Doctor. I take notice he allways checks the feet and ancles for sweeling so i wander if the cause could be a side effect from some of my meds.

This is just anouther fun thing that gets tossed in while one is growing old /

Thanx in advance "I'll be calling my regular Doctor in the morning.

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Answers (4)

Cort, Health Guide

10/ 4/09 9:28pm

Definitely check with your doctor. Pain medications can cause a lot of side effects. Lyrica, for instance, is well known for causing swelling but I'm not sure which pain medications you're on and you're probably not using Lyrica for lower back pain. Swelling can be caused by so many things - it's something your doctor should be aware of. Good luck!

Mellie

10/16/09 2:59pm

I had that when I took gabapentin. Couldn't wear my shoes.

Wendell707

10/16/09 3:16pm

Well Mellie that makes me feal better atleast i can decuss Gabapentin and swelling of the feet with my pain management Doctor, i dont think my family Doctor has enough experience with these drugs to pick up a problem caused by a pain med. The only thing my familey Doctor did was telling me to stop takeing my blood pressure meds and it's been a week now that i have been off the Lotrel bp med.....cant tell much difference yet my Wife said it looks like some of the swelling is gone. My Family Doctor just called me awhile ago and said my blood work is showing to high a blood count and he is haveiing me go for more blood work in a month or so///darn if it is'nt one thing it's 3 or 4 things. Ever take notice one gets one thing wrong and befor we have a chance to get rid of that problem several more things wrong jump's right in //// it was'nt this way when i was younger lol, oh well this will give me something else to research on the internet.

My pain level has been jumping around ever since the rain moved in and thats changeing to snow tonight...i felt pretty good untill the rain came and then my pain scale went up from a 4 to a 7 and it dont want to leave.

Have a nice day

Mellie

10/17/09 11:40am

Glad to have some info for you. Hope the weather is good to you.

Mellie

10/16/09 3:01pm

I had that when I took gabapentin. Couldn't wear my shoes.

Annie

10/16/09 3:30pm

Yes, Neurontin does cause swelling of the feet and ankles, my mother's feet are always swollen because of it. Try to keep your feet elevated most times. That may be helpful. She also suffers from back pain due to multiple surgeries and resulting nerve damage. No doubt you may also be takiing other pain killers like MS Contin, Oxycontin, and many of the others- be wary of those, they cause constipation. Make sure your doctor gives you laxatives of suppositories to fight that.

Wendell707

10/16/09 3:45pm

Hello Annie, i know all about the constapation problems from the pain killers so i usealy take Seneca S stool softners and so far so good. I'll try elevated tonight and the next couple nights and see what happens.

I'll talk to my pain management Doctor about the Gabapentin if the swelling dont go away befor November 2'nd when i see him again.

Thanx for the advice Annie

Wendell707

10/16/09 3:45pm

I'll talk to my pain management Doctor about the Gabapentin if the swelling dont go away befor November 2'nd when i see him again.

Thanx for the advice Annie